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U.S. Drops Virus-Hunting Program; Spicy Chip and Fatality; Lost Bladder Tumor

— Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ľֱ staff

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The United States Agency for International Development quietly among wildlife in Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America to prevent human outbreaks, The BMJ reported.

The FDA could as early as Friday of this week. (NBC News)

Meanwhile COVID-related hospitalizations have increased for the. (U.S. News & World Report)

With the increase in hospitalizations, the big question is whether -- and when -- hospitals will . (The Atlantic)

The death of a 14-year-old boy who ate a Paqui brand tortilla chip dusted with raised questions about the snack's "one chip challenge." (New York Times)

Health insurance costs are to . (Wall Street Journal)

The Mexican Supreme Court on abortion. (AP)

With abortion laws , maternity care is suffering. (New York Times)

This summer was . (AP)

The heat may increase the risk of death among persons with . (Washington Post)

The CDC hopes its new will help alleviate skepticism about flu vaccines. (CNN)

President Biden for COVID in advance of a scheduled trip to India. (The Hill)

A Seattle man is suing UW Medicine after a . (Seattle Times)

is a major problem in Florida. (Tampa Bay Times)

A California judge halted a school district policy if their children change their pronouns or gender identification at school. (ABC News)

Kourtney Kardashian successfully underwent "." (People)

A defended abortion access in Appalachia. (STAT)

A nurse accused of agreed to a plea deal. (KIRO 7)

Bruce Springsteen to be treated for peptic ulcer disease. (NBC News)

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    Mike Bassett is a staff writer focusing on oncology and hematology. He is based in Massachusetts.