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The world risks forgetting one of humanity’s greatest triumphs as polio nears global eradication − 70 years after Jonas Salk developed the vaccine in a Pittsburgh lab
December 20, 2025·6 min read

The world risks forgetting one of humanity’s greatest triumphs as polio nears global eradication − 70 years after Jonas Salk developed the vaccine in a Pittsburgh lab

Health – The Conversation – Read More Dr. Jonas Salk displays his polio vaccine, which he developed in a University of Pittsburgh laboratory. Bettmann/Bettmann Collection via…

How C-reactive protein outpaced ‘bad’ cholesterol as leading heart disease risk marker
December 20, 2025·5 min read

How C-reactive protein outpaced ‘bad’ cholesterol as leading heart disease risk marker

Health – The Conversation – Read More Blood vessel damage from fatty and high-sugar diets leads to inflammation, which can be detected by measuring C-reactive protein.…

As millions of Americans face a steep rise in health insurance costs, lawmakers continue a century-long battle over who should pay for health care
December 20, 2025·7 min read

As millions of Americans face a steep rise in health insurance costs, lawmakers continue a century-long battle over who should pay for health care

Health – The Conversation – Read More Dec. 15, 2025 – the deadline for enrolling in a marketplace plan through the Affordable Care Act for 2026…

7 Ways to Improve Heart Health for Longevity After Cancer Diagnosis
December 20, 2025·7 min read

7 Ways to Improve Heart Health for Longevity After Cancer Diagnosis

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More A heart-healthy lifestyle can help promote longevity following cancer treatment. Tatiana Maksimova/Getty Images Researchers say that people who have…

Doctors warn of ‘super flu’ variant circulating in hot spots across the country 
December 20, 2025·1 min read

Doctors warn of ‘super flu’ variant circulating in hot spots across the country 

Health Care News – Read More Ahead of the holiday tourist rush, city health officials in New York City reported nearly 14,000 flu cases in the…

Trump to summon insurance execs to demand premium cuts
December 20, 2025·1 min read

Trump to summon insurance execs to demand premium cuts

Health Care News – Read More President Trump said Friday he plans to hold a meeting with major insurance companies in the coming days in a bid…

More Americans list health care as top priority for government in 2026: Poll
December 20, 2025·1 min read

More Americans list health care as top priority for government in 2026: Poll

Health Care News – Read More More Americans are listing health care as a top priority with Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire by the…

9 more drugmakers agree to Trump’s policy to lower some prices
December 20, 2025·1 min read

9 more drugmakers agree to Trump’s policy to lower some prices

Health Care News – Read More The White House announced Friday that nine additional pharmaceutical companies have agreed to follow President Trump’s “most favored nation” (MFN)…

Watch live: Trump to deliver announcement on drug pricing
December 20, 2025·1 min read

Watch live: Trump to deliver announcement on drug pricing

Health Care News – Read More President Trump will make an announcement Friday afternoon related to lowering drug prices — an effort he has leaned into…

HHS to announce overhaul to child vaccine schedule, aligning with Denmark
December 20, 2025·1 min read

HHS to announce overhaul to child vaccine schedule, aligning with Denmark

Health Care News – Read More The Trump administration is planning to announce an overhaul to the childhood immunization schedule early next year, recommending fewer shots…