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The '1776 Diet': What Americans really ate during the nation's founding

Colonial Americans ate whole foods, organ meats and johnnycakes out of necessity. A registered dietician weighs in on what's worth emulating.

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July 4 heat delays America 250 celebration as State Fair guests share love of USA

Attendees shared their frustration and resilience after extreme heat forced the Great American State Fair to close early during America's 250th anniversary on Friday and to be postponed on Saturday.

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Why scratching a mosquito bite makes it so much worse, according to science

Scratching activates mast cells that release histamine and substance P, creating a prolonged itch-scratch cycle that worsens skin inflammation.

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Fourth of July fireworks pose hidden health risk for certain Americans, experts warn

Americans release 300 million pounds of fireworks annually, creating smoke that worsens asthma and COPD, experts warn.

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What killed Americans in 1776? The answer is dramatically different from today

Life expectancy rose from the age of 30 to nearly 80 years. Today, infectious diseases have given way to chronic conditions like heart disease, cancer and diabetes.

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Mystery parasite leaves Americans battling ‘explosive' illness as CDC investigates

The CDC reports 145 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases across 17 states as the parasitic outbreak season climbs, with 20 patients hospitalized so far.

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5 of America's greatest medical breakthroughs revealed as the nation marks 250 years

From joint replacement and Deep TMS for depression to targeted therapy for cancer, experts highlight top U.S. medical breakthroughs over 250 years.

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West Nile virus detected in southern state as health officials warn residents about mosquitoes

Nashville detects West Nile virus in mosquitoes for the first time in 2026, prompting officials to urge residents to eliminate standing water and use DEET.

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