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Heath Update October 7, 2026·8 min read

U.S. Military Imposes Curfew in Okinawa After Marine Arrested for Murder

TIME – Read More A woman attends a protest over a murder in Okinawa allegedly committed by a U.S. marine, in front of the Prime Minister’s…

Heath Update October 7, 2026·7 min read

‘We Have to Punch Back’: Top Nevada Official Prepares For Possible Election Havoc From Trump

TIME – Read More Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar is driven through rural Nevada to visit rural county clerks weeks on Oct. 11, 2024, ahead…

Heath Update October 7, 2026·5 min read

Five Ideas That Help Make Sense of AI in Medicine

The Medical Futurist – Read More Everyone talks about artificial intelligence in medicine. Every week brings another model, another benchmark, another demonstration of something AI can…

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Med News October 7, 2026·1 min read

Plague in Russia sparks concern, COVID-19 pandemic memories: 5 things to know

Healthcare News – Read More The death of Russian lab technician researching the plague has set off alarms abroad and at home as observers note resemblances…

Med News October 7, 2026·1 min read

As concerns over health costs mount, Trump tries cash

Healthcare News – Read More With the midterm elections a month away and Republicans struggling to respond to voter frustration over healthcare costs, President Trump is…

Med News October 7, 2026·6 min read

Letter From the Editor-in-Chief: Is Worrying About Sleep Keeping Us Awake?

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More A recent study found that a lack of REM and deep sleep is linked to higher risks of dozens…

Med News October 7, 2026·5 min read

FDA Issues Class II Blood Pressure Medication Recall, Over 13,000 Bottles Affected

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More The FDA initiated a second recall of its 25 mg chlorthalidone tablets this year, bringing the total to more…

Med News October 7, 2026·5 min read

Cutting Back on Ultra-Processed Foods May Help Ease Depression Symptoms

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More Recent research has found that reducing UPF intake may help improve symptoms of depression. cafotodigital · E+/Getty A small…

Med News October 7, 2026·6 min read

Oral GLP-1 Orforglipron (Foundayo) Achieves Weight Loss for Women of All Ages

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More A new analysis found that the diabetes medication orforglipron (Foundayo), an oral GLP-1, helped women lose weight regardless of…

Med News October 7, 2026·4 min read

Switching from GLP-1 Injections to Wegovy Pill Shows Additional Weight Loss of 4.1%

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More Recent research shows people who switch to the Wegovy pill from a GLP-1 injection can lose additional weight. PixelsEffect…

Heath Update October 7, 2026·3 min read

Ketamine Infusions Effective in Reducing Fibromyalgia Pain

Latest Stories – Pain News Network – Read More By Pat Anson Ketamine infusions provided “substantial and sustained” relief for women suffering from severe symptoms of…

Does your sleep tracker get it right? A Pittsburgh neuroscientist weighs in

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