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Celtics' Jayson Tatum may play Friday, 9 months after Achilles surgery

The typical rehabilitation window to return to basketball action following Achilles tendon surgery is nine to 12 months.
Jayson Tatum walks on the basketball court
Jayson Tatum walks on the basketball court
19h ago

Measles Outbreak

Measles Outbreak

New Mexico confirms latest measles case at a local jail

A federal inmate being held in the Doña Ana County Detention Center is the latest person to have tested positive.
A satellite view of the Dana Ana County Detention Center in Las Cruces, N.M.
A satellite view of the Dana Ana County Detention Center in Las Cruces, N.M.
2d ago

'Hope Street' actor Finnian Garbutt in the 'last stages' of life following yearslong cancer battle

He revealed that "scans have shown that the cancer has progressed rapidly in my body and I am now entering the last stages of my life.”
Finnian Garbutt.
Finnian Garbutt.

Preventive health advisory panel meeting postponed for third time

Concern has circulated since last year that RFK Jr. might disband the panel, which makes recommendations for cancer screenings.
Health and Human Services (HHS) Building
Health and Human Services (HHS) Building
2d ago

NBA player misses first game since 2021 after waking up from a nap with an injury

San Antonio forward Harrison Barnes' streak of 364 straight games played ended Tuesday night.
San Antonio Spurs v Atlanta Hawks
San Antonio Spurs v Atlanta Hawks

ChatGPT Health 'under-triaged' half of medical emergencies in a new study

Researchers tested different scenarios and found the chatbot said it was OK to delay care in many cases in which doctors would send patients to the ER.
ChatpGPT logo displayed on a mobile device.
ChatpGPT logo displayed on a mobile device.
4d ago

Milan Cortina 2026

Milan Cortina 2026

Hilary Knight reveals she played in the Olympics with torn knee ligament

Knight, playing at what she said was her final Olympics at 36, tied the final against Canada with just over two minutes left in regulation.
Image: Ice Hockey - Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics: Day 13
Image: Ice Hockey - Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics: Day 13

Rectal cancer rates are rising in U.S., driving an increase in illness in younger adults

Rectal cancers now account for nearly one-third of all colorectal cancer diagnoses.
digital endoscope for colonoscopy
digital endoscope for colonoscopy

GLP-1s may increase risk of osteoporosis and gout, new research finds

A large analysis suggests the popular weight loss drugs may carry an increased risk to bone health.
Bone Densitometry Result
Bone Densitometry Result
6d ago

Kids' Health

Kids' Health

After CDC vaccine changes, states push to keep childhood shots free, accessible

So far, 28 states have broken from new childhood vaccine recommendations, according to a research group.
A doctor applies a patch after vaccination.
A doctor applies a patch after vaccination.

Echoing RFK, Dr. Casey Means softens her social media persona in surgeon general bid

Means once decried birth control and hepatitis B vaccines. She adopted a more measured tone at her Senate hearing.
Image: Surgeon General Nominee Casey Means Testifies During Senate Hearing
Image: Surgeon General Nominee Casey Means Testifies During Senate Hearing

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