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Heath Update July 9, 2026·3 min read

The State of the 2026 Consumer – A Focus on Health, Experience, and DIY-Agency, McKinsey Observes

HealthPopuli.com – Read More Cost pressures and technology acceleration (read: AI) are reshaping and reinforcing post-COVID consumer behaviors, we learn from McKinsey’s State of the Consumer 2026.…

Heath Update July 9, 2026·2 min read

Short-Term Opioid Prescribing Should Be Tailored to Patient Needs

Latest Stories – Pain News Network – Read More By Crystal Lindell A new study has found something that every pain patient already knows: Opioid prescriptions…

Heath Update July 8, 2026·7 min read

A ridiculously stupid letter from a health insurer

The Health Care Blog – Read More By MATTHEW HOLT It’s hard to imagine but I may now be in possession of the stupidest letter I’ve…

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Med News July 8, 2026·7 min read

Nearly 20% of new moms have anxiety or depression, but a promising psychedelic treatment is on the horizon

Health – The Conversation – Read More Women with postpartum depression and anxiety have a higher risk of birth complications and death by suicide. Justin Paget/DigitalVision…

Med News July 8, 2026·1 min read

‘Explosive’ diarrhea parasite cases surge as health officials seek source

Healthcare News – Read More Outbreaks of cyclosporiasis are typically traced back to prepackaged food and fresh produce.

Med News July 8, 2026·1 min read

Number of Americans taking GLP-1s for weight loss hits record high: Survey

Healthcare News – Read More A record number of Americans are taking GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, according to a new Gallup survey released Tuesday —…

Med News July 8, 2026·1 min read

Researchers easily obtain GLP-1 prescriptions online, clinician interaction lower than expected

Healthcare News – Read More Yale University researchers were able to easily obtain GLP-1 prescriptions online using fake patient profiles, in some instances receiving prescriptions in…

Med News July 8, 2026·1 min read

Collins calls on OMB to rescind parts of controversial proposed grant rule

Healthcare News – Read More Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) called on the Trump administration to withdraw some proposed changes to the federal grantmaking process, joining a growing…

Med News July 8, 2026·4 min read

5 Cups of Coffee Daily May Lower Your Liver Disease, Cancer Risk By 47%

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More Recent research has found that drinking coffee may help reduce your risk of liver disease and cancer. Image Credit:…

Med News July 8, 2026·5 min read

Heart Attack Risk 31% Lower for People with Strong Chest, Back Muscles

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More Research shows that stronger, better quality back and chest muscles may reduce the risk of a heart attack. Image…

Med News July 8, 2026·7 min read

Losing Just 78 Minutes of Sleep a Night Over 6 Weeks May Lead to Weight Gain

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More A new study found that adults who slept about 78 fewer minutes each night for six weeks gained nearly…

ObamaCare premiums poised for another big hike

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Health Updates

The State of the 2026 Consumer – A Focus on Health, Experience, and DIY-Agency, McKinsey Observes

Short-Term Opioid Prescribing Should Be Tailored to Patient Needs

A ridiculously stupid letter from a health insurer

More News

Nearly 20% of new moms have anxiety or depression, but a promising psychedelic treatment is on the horizon

‘Explosive’ diarrhea parasite cases surge as health officials seek source

Number of Americans taking GLP-1s for weight loss hits record high: Survey

Researchers easily obtain GLP-1 prescriptions online, clinician interaction lower than expected

Collins calls on OMB to rescind parts of controversial proposed grant rule

5 Cups of Coffee Daily May Lower Your Liver Disease, Cancer Risk By 47%

Heart Attack Risk 31% Lower for People with Strong Chest, Back Muscles

Losing Just 78 Minutes of Sleep a Night Over 6 Weeks May Lead to Weight Gain