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Kentucky ER Doctor Dies After Home FallHealth — 2dKentucky emergency physician Dr. James Turpin, 53, died Wednesday from injuries sustained in a fall down his basement stairs after mistakenly opening the basement door during the night. A longtime doctor and EMS medical director, he was remembered for his compassion as hundreds of colleagues, emergency responders, friends and former patients honored him along his final journey home.

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Police Examine Condo Dispute in Deadly Washington Gym Shooting — 2dA doctor identified as the gunman in a deadly shooting at a Washington, D.C., gym reportedly had a lengthy dispute with his apartment building's homeowners' association, including… — by Andrew Powell

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Babies Are Getting Measles In The Womb. That Wasn’t A Problem Before The Vaccine, Pediatricians Say — 3dA blue state recently reported an alarming rise of infants born with measles and pushed vaccination — these cases may be the result of lost natural immunization after the introduction of the MMR vaccine, doctors say.

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Pope Leo Credits Doctors for Cancer Recovery on South America Flight — Nov 6, 2026Pope Leo XIV said he was confident his South American trip would proceed despite recent lung cancer surgery, crediting his doctors and faith for his recovery. He also said he was proud to vote as an American in the U.S. midterms, while declining to comment on the results.

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Tom Gallagher Proud to hear an American Pope still voting in our midterms even while leading the Church abroad.

KATSEYE plans Austin return with Megan under restrictions — 4dKATSEYE’s Megan Skiendiel is returning for the group’s Austin tour stop while recovering from a concussion, performing with reduced choreography and breaks under doctors’ restrictions. Her return follows several postponed concerts, and some fans have urged her to prioritize rest until she has fully recovered.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

ACS Updates Prostate Cancer Screening GuidanceHealth — 5dThe American Cancer Society now recommends PSA screening every two years for men at average risk starting at 50, and annual screening from 45 for Black men and men with a strong family history of prostate cancer. The guidance reflects stronger evidence that screening can reduce deaths, while men 70 and older should make individualized decisions with their doctors because testing can also lead to unnecessary treatment and harm.

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Biden Memoir Recalls Trump Letter, Condemns Jan. 6 — 5dJoe Biden says his prostate cancer treatment has slowed him down, limiting public appearances to promote his presidential memoir, “Promise Me, America,” due out Nov. 17. He said his doctors are encouraged by his response to treatment and hopes the book will speak for itself.

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China Drugmakers Turn to AI Amid Graft CrackdownHealth — 3dChinese drugmakers are exploring AI-powered medical platforms to reach doctors as anti-corruption enforcement makes traditional hospital visits and marketing harder. Some companies are already licensing disease-specific platforms, while proposals such as sponsored research alongside AI answers remain under consideration, raising questions about how digital promotion will be handled compliantly.

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Barbie Releases Doll Honoring First Native American DoctorLifestyle — 5dMattel has honored Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte, the first Native American woman in the United States to earn a medical degree, with a Barbie in its Inspiring Women series. Picotte, an Omaha physician and advocate who cared for her community and founded a hospital in Walthill, is being celebrated as a role model for a new generation, especially Native children.

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Democrats With Medical Backgrounds Win Races After Criticizing RFK Jr. — Nov 4, 2026Doctor Democrats who embrace the medical establishment notched major wins in high-profile races in Ohio, South Carolina and Michigan on Tuesday.

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Sen. Chris Murphy Leaves Hospital, Misses Weeks of Votes — Nov 4, 2026Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy was discharged from the hospital after suffering a small hemorrhagic stroke and will spend several weeks in rehabilitation, missing Senate votes while he recovers. His doctors report significant progress and expect a full recovery.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Kraft Expected to Miss Gronkowski Hall Induction — Nov 5, 2026Patriots owner Robert Kraft is recovering from back surgery and will miss Rob Gronkowski’s Saturday induction into the team’s Hall of Fame after doctors instructed him to stay off his feet. Gronkowski, a key contributor to three of New England’s Super Bowl titles, will also be honored at halftime of Sunday’s game against Green Bay.

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Dana Whitfield Too bad Kraft can't attend but maybe he can watch from home and still feel part of the team's big weekend.

Ohio Doctor, Clinic Associate Plead Guilty in $1.6M Medicaid FraudHealth — Oct 21, 2026A Columbus-area doctor and his clinic’s office manager pleaded guilty to defrauding Ohio Medicaid of about $1.65 million through more than 27,000 claims for telehealth visits that never occurred; the doctor falsified records, and the manager also gave medical advice while unlicensed. The manager received community control, while the doctor agreed to repay the funds ahead of sentencing.

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Pope Needs No Further Treatment For Cancer — Oct 21, 2026Doctors for Pope Leo XIV are saying the pontiff will not need further treatment for lung cancer. Final tests confirmed the disease was localized, his doctors said Wednesday. The… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Microsoft says its AI tool outperforms generalist doctors in complex diagnoses1 source — Oct 23, 2026

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Maya Lindstrom This might finally push general practitioners to specialize more instead of handling everything themselves.

What hobby should you actually pick up?Quizie — QuizNot another 'try journaling.' Twelve questions and the AI prescribes the specific hobby your brain has been asking for.

Microsoft develops AI tool that can diagnose 'sequentially' like a doctor1 source — Oct 23, 2026

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Dana Whitfield Sequential diagnosis is a smart approach but it still needs real doctors to verify the results.

Pope Leo needs no further lung cancer treatment after surgery, doctors say — Oct 21, 2026Pope Leo XIV needs no further treatment after Oct. 13 surgery removed a localized pulmonary adenocarcinoma, doctors said Oct. 21.

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Derek Foss Relieved the cancer was localized and surgery took care of it for Pope Leo.

Downey, Pascal Swap Marvel Roles for Halloween — Nov 1, 2026Robert Downey Jr. and Pedro Pascal went trick-or-treating after a Halloween role swap: Downey as Mister Fantastic, Pascal as Doctor Doom, posted as "Victor. Richard. Costume swap!"

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Marcus Bell Trick or treating as swapped characters was a fun way to spend the evening.

Doctor Youn2 sources — Oct 16, 2026

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Derek Foss Youn's take on diet changes seems practical and worth trying for most families.

Pope Leo XIV Cancels Assisi Trip on Doctors' Advice as He Recovers From Surgery1 source — Oct 23, 2026

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Priya Raman The Pope made the right call listening to his doctors instead of pushing through recovery. Better to miss one trip than risk complications.

Kim Kardashian reveals esophagitis diagnosis and esophageal procedure — Oct 29, 2026"The doctor says my esophagus has these irregularities, and I have to have them cut out. It's the same thing my dad had," Kim Kardashian said ahead of a hospital procedure after an esophagitis diagnosis.

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Tom Gallagher Her family history with esophageal cancer makes this diagnosis extra concerning even if it's not the same.

Doctors Propose Exercise as Mental Health TreatmentHealth — Nov 3, 2026Experts increasingly frame exercise as a targeted health intervention, with specific prescriptions potentially supporting brain health and regular resistance training helping older adults preserve strength. They also stress that training gains depend on recovery—especially adequate sleep, nutrition and other restorative practices.

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Christina Applegate says prior MS diagnosis was mistaken — Oct 20, 2026Christina Applegate said she was told by her doctor that she had been misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis, the condition she had publicly discussed since 2021. She remains severely symptomatic and says doctors are investigating the cause, leaving her uncertain and distressed.

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3.1 Million Medicare Advantage Enrollees to Lose Current Plans in 2027Health — Nov 2, 2026About 3.1 million Medicare Advantage beneficiaries are expected to lose their plans for 2027, making it important to review doctors, prescriptions, costs and replacement coverage before the year-end transition. During open enrollment through Dec. 7, beneficiaries can compare plans on Medicare.gov or get free, personalized help from SHIP counselors.

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