In Trump’s America, Vaccination Rates are Declining and Measles Is Spreading
13 Aug
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In Trump’s America, Vaccination Rates are Declining and Measles Is Spreading

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August 13, 2025 Trump and RFK Jr. have made every effort to undermine one of the major civilizing advances of the 20th century—our public health infrastructure US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks behind President Donald Trump during an executive orders signing event in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 5, 2025. (Alex Wroblewski / Getty Images) New data from the CDC suggests a grim back-to-school tradition emerging: In 2024, kindergarten vaccination rates declined for the fifth consecutive year. Meanwhile, vaccine exemptions reached a record high. These statistics became all the more disturbing last fall when, shortly after 286,000 children began their educations without proof of full immunity against measles, a man who has bragged about never getting a flu shot was reelected to the presidency. Since then,...
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Survey: Younger homebuyers banking on future refinancing
12 Aug
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Survey: Younger homebuyers banking on future refinancing

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A majority of younger homebuyers say their financial stability depends on being able to refinance their mortgages, according to a new survey from verification company Truework. The report — based on responses from 1,000 people who purchased homes in the past two years — found that 64% of Gen Z buyers and 65% of millennial buyers said refinancing is important to their financial health. That compares to 32% of recent baby boomer buyers.Across all ages, 56% said refinancing to a lower mortgage rate is important or extremely important to their financial health, while 25% called it “extremely important.” “These findings reveal a generation of homebuyers who are taking significant financial risks in today’s market,” said Ethan Winchell, co-founder and president of Truework. “While homeownership remains a priority, younger buyers are betting their financial future on the hope that...
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Health care system stymies effective migraine treatment
12 Aug
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The healthcare system stymies effective migraine treatment

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The current healthcare system often fails to provide effective treatment for migraine sufferers due to a combination of diagnostic challenges, insurance barriers, and a lack of specialised care. Migraine is a debilitating neurological disease, yet it is frequently misunderstood or trivialised as "just a headache," leading to significant gaps in care. Diagnostic and Clinical Barriers A primary obstacle is the difficulty in obtaining an accurate diagnosis and appropriate care within the healthcare system. Misdiagnosis and Delayed Care: Unlike many other chronic diseases, there is no definitive test for migraine. Diagnosis relies on a patient's self-reported symptoms and medical history. This can be challenging for both patients and doctors, leading to misdiagnosis or delayed care. A study found that over half of migraine sufferers have never even consulted a doctor about their condition. Limited Provider Knowledge: Most migraine patients are...
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Al Roker’s retirement from TODAY in his own words
12 Aug
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Al Roker’s retirement from TODAY in his own words

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Al Roker has been a mainstay of not just the TODAY Show and its various iterations at large, but of NBC and the New York City pop culture scene for decades.The 70-year-old weatherman is a beloved morning news staple, and has been a member of the NBC team since 1978, when he was hired by WKYC in Cleveland. In 1996, he was finally made the regular full-time weatherman on TODAY.However, over the years, in the midst of shake-ups on the show (like Hoda Kotb's departure earlier this year) and health struggles (as discussed with Craig Melvin on July 28's edition of the Third Hour), the question of Al's tenure has come up among fans and in the media.© Getty ImagesAl has been a staple of the TODAY Show since the 1990sHere's what Al has...
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