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Trump signals willingness to work with Democrats on health care
December 13, 2025·1 min read

Trump signals willingness to work with Democrats on health care

Health Care News – Read More President Trump suggested Thursday that he would be willing to work with Democrats on the issue of health care, as…

‘Beer Belly’ Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Damage, Especially in Men
December 13, 2025·5 min read

‘Beer Belly’ Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Damage, Especially in Men

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More A new study found that a “beer belly” may be linked to harmful changes in the heart structure, especially…

US set to lose measles elimination status: The ‘house is on fire’
December 13, 2025·1 min read

US set to lose measles elimination status: The ‘house is on fire’

Health Care News – Read More Measles outbreaks are spreading across the U.S., and the nation is likely to lose its status as a country where…

Anti-abortion group warns GOP on push to force ObamaCare subsidies vote
December 12, 2025·1 min read

Anti-abortion group warns GOP on push to force ObamaCare subsidies vote

Health Care News – Read More The anti-abortion group Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America warned House lawmakers Wednesday it would negatively score those who sign a…

Hundreds quarantined in South Carolina measles outbreak
December 12, 2025·1 min read

Hundreds quarantined in South Carolina measles outbreak

Health Care News – Read More At least 254 people are in quarantine in South Carolina after the state confirmed more than two dozen new cases…

AI’s errors may be impossible to eliminate – what that means for its use in health care
December 12, 2025·6 min read

AI’s errors may be impossible to eliminate – what that means for its use in health care

Health – The Conversation – Read More Federal legislation introduced in early 2025 proposed allowing AI to prescribe medication. Wladimir Bulgar/Science Photo Library via Getty Images…

How one Florida program reduced preterm births – and how it could serve as a model for other communities
December 12, 2025·6 min read

How one Florida program reduced preterm births – and how it could serve as a model for other communities

Health – The Conversation – Read More Preterm birth is the second-leading cause of infant deaths. Pressmaster/iStock via Getty Images Plus One in 10 babies in…

‘Are you married?’ Why doctors ask invasive questions during treatment
December 12, 2025·6 min read

‘Are you married?’ Why doctors ask invasive questions during treatment

Health – The Conversation – Read More The demographic data collected at doctor’s visits is useful to medical researchers. MoMo Productions/DigitalVision via Getty Images It’s a…

Trump lets RFK Jr. ‘go wild’ on childhood vaccine policy
December 12, 2025·1 min read

Trump lets RFK Jr. ‘go wild’ on childhood vaccine policy

Health Care News – Read More On the campaign trail last October, President Trump promised to let his Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary, Robert F.…

Republicans block bill to extend expiring health insurance subsidies  
December 12, 2025·1 min read

Republicans block bill to extend expiring health insurance subsidies  

Health Care News – Read More Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked a motion to advance a Democrat-drafted bill to extend enhanced health insurance premium subsidies that…