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1 week ago | cnet.com | Hedy Phillips |Omar Al-Heeti

While the big measles news in 2025 has focused on the major outbreak in West Texas and New Mexico, the deadly virus has spread much farther than the US Southwest. Illinois, Missouri and North Dakota have all confirmed measles cases in recent days. The outbreak of measles has spread to countries that border the US as well -- Ontario, Canada, has reported a whopping 1,383 cases since its outbreak began, and Chihuahua, Mexico, has reported 713 cases too.

1 week ago | cnet.com | Amanda Capritto |Omar Al-Heeti |Nasha Addarich Martínez

Why You Can Trust CNET Our wellness advice is expert-vetted. Our top picks are based on our editors’ independent research, analysis, and hands-on testing. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement Wellness Medical We asked an expert how much water we really should be drinking. Here's what they said.

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Amanda Capritto |Omar Al-Heeti |Nasha Addarich Martínez

Why You Can Trust CNET Our wellness advice is expert-vetted. Our top picks are based on our editors’ independent research, analysis, and hands-on testing. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement Wellness Medical We asked a dietitian how to know if you're hydrated, and the answer is literally in your pee.

3 weeks ago | cnet.com | Hedy Phillips |Omar Al-Heeti

Wellness Medical As measles cases continue to increase in the United States, this is what you should know about symptoms and your MMR vaccine status. Hedy Phillips CNET Contributor Hedy Phillips is a freelance lifestyle writer based in New York. While she's not writing on topics like living on a budget and tips for city dwelling, she can usually be found at a concert or sightseeing in a new city.

1 month ago | cnet.com | Michelle Honeyager |Omar Al-Heeti

Why You Can Trust CNET Our wellness advice is expert-vetted. Our top picks are based on our editors’ independent research, analysis, and hands-on testing. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement Wellness Medical Doctors explain everything you need to know about Lyme disease and what to do if you find a tick attached to your skin. Michelle Honeyager Contributor Michelle is a contributor for CNET.