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The military traded its flu vaccine mandate for ‘medical freedom’ – an outbreak quickly followed
June 25, 2026·5 min read

The military traded its flu vaccine mandate for ‘medical freedom’ – an outbreak quickly followed

Health – The Conversation – Read More A military training base provides a prime environment for the influenza virus to spread. Photographer and Illustrator/iStock via Getty…

A Small Lump in Her Neck Led to 2 Rare Tumors and a 24-Hour Surgery
June 24, 2026·7 min read

A Small Lump in Her Neck Led to 2 Rare Tumors and a 24-Hour Surgery

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More Jayme Cohen Lynde’s rare tumor diagnosis led to a major surgery and a long recovery. Now, she is a…

Abortion rights group launches multi-million dollar midterm campaign
June 24, 2026·1 min read

Abortion rights group launches multi-million dollar midterm campaign

Healthcare News – Read More A major reproductive rights group is launching a multi-million-dollar midterm election campaign to mobilize voters and flip key battleground districts by…

Last American hantavirus cruise ship passenger released from quarantine
June 24, 2026·1 min read

Last American hantavirus cruise ship passenger released from quarantine

Healthcare News – Read More As of Sunday, all U.S. citizens on a cruise ship that was the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak are out…

Why SNAP soda and candy bans are controversial
June 24, 2026·1 min read

Why SNAP soda and candy bans are controversial

Healthcare News – Read More A federal judge on Monday blocked bans, by the Trump administration and several states, on the use of the Supplemental Nutrition…

DOJ unveils charges for $6.5 billion in health fraud schemes
June 24, 2026·1 min read

DOJ unveils charges for $6.5 billion in health fraud schemes

Healthcare News – Read More The Department of Justice (DOJ) unveiled on Tuesday charges against more than 450 defendants for alleged health care fraud totaling over $6.5…

Critics concerned GLP-1 drugs may give athletes a performance edge
June 24, 2026·1 min read

Critics concerned GLP-1 drugs may give athletes a performance edge

Healthcare News – Read More Critics are debating whether GLP-1 drugs should be banned in sports for potentially being performance-enhancing drugs. 

Rand Paul issues subpoena for Anthony Fauci
June 24, 2026·1 min read

Rand Paul issues subpoena for Anthony Fauci

Healthcare News – Read More Dr. Anthony Fauci is facing a subpoena from Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chair Rand Paul (R-Ky.) to appear before…

Melatonin can be a safe and effective sleep aid for all ages – but product inconsistencies and improper dosing lead to real harms
June 24, 2026·7 min read

Melatonin can be a safe and effective sleep aid for all ages – but product inconsistencies and improper dosing lead to real harms

Health – The Conversation – Read More It’s important to discuss overall sleep health with your child’s doctor. Jacob Wackerhausen/iStock via Getty Images Plus Melatonin –…

HHS to Update Testosterone Therapy Labels for Prostate Cancer, Hypogonadism
June 24, 2026·6 min read

HHS to Update Testosterone Therapy Labels for Prostate Cancer, Hypogonadism

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More HHS announced it would request updates to the warning labels for testosterone replacement therapy products. Malorny/Getty Images The Department…