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FDA recall of blood pressure pills due to cancer-causing contaminant may point to higher safety risks in older generic drugs
November 7, 2025·5 min read

FDA recall of blood pressure pills due to cancer-causing contaminant may point to higher safety risks in older generic drugs

Health – The Conversation – Read More Nitrosamines are by-products of many common chemical reactions. FatCamera/iStock via Getty Images Plus A generic blood pressure drug called…

Every state has applied for $50B Trump administration rural health fund
November 6, 2025·3 min read

Every state has applied for $50B Trump administration rural health fund

Health Care News – Read More All 50 states have submitted applications for their share of a $50 billion pot of money to transform rural health,…

Johnson refuses to promise House vote on extending ObamaCare subsidies
November 6, 2025·2 min read

Johnson refuses to promise House vote on extending ObamaCare subsidies

Health Care News – Read More Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Thursday he would not offer Democrats a House vote on extending expiring enhanced Affordable Care…

Trump announces deal with Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk to lower prices on obesity drugs
November 6, 2025·2 min read

Trump announces deal with Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk to lower prices on obesity drugs

Health Care News – Read More The Trump administration announced its newest pharmaceutical agreement under its Most Favored Nation policy Thursday, striking deals with Novo Nordisk and…

How to keep dementia from robbing your loved ones of their sense of personhood – tips for caregivers
November 6, 2025·7 min read

How to keep dementia from robbing your loved ones of their sense of personhood – tips for caregivers

Health – The Conversation – Read More Different communication styles are needed for the progressive phases of dementia. Halfpoint Images/Moment via Getty Images Every three seconds,…

Why does your doctor seem so rushed and dismissive? That bedside manner may be the result of the health care system
November 6, 2025·5 min read

Why does your doctor seem so rushed and dismissive? That bedside manner may be the result of the health care system

Health – The Conversation – Read More It may seem personal, but usually a doctor’s negative attitude isn’t about you. ajr_images/iStock via Getty Images Plus We’ve…

Does Intermittent Fasting Affect Cognitive Function? New Review Weighs Evidence
November 5, 2025·7 min read

Does Intermittent Fasting Affect Cognitive Function? New Review Weighs Evidence

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More Short-term fasting is unlikely to have a significant impact on mental sharpness, according to new research. Johner Images/Getty Images…

HIV knows no borders, and the Trump administration’s new strategy leave Americans vulnerable – an HIV-prevention expert explains
November 5, 2025·8 min read

HIV knows no borders, and the Trump administration’s new strategy leave Americans vulnerable – an HIV-prevention expert explains

Health – The Conversation – Read More Providing supplies of HIV medications does not ensure they will get into the hands of those who need them…

We can fix the goofy way we pay for vision care in the US
November 5, 2025·8 min read

We can fix the goofy way we pay for vision care in the US

Health Care | Vox – Read More The eyes aren’t just a window into the soul — they can also tell doctors a lot about what’s…

Taking Melatonin Could Raise Your Risk of Heart Failure, Study Finds
November 4, 2025·6 min read

Taking Melatonin Could Raise Your Risk of Heart Failure, Study Finds

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More A new study raises concerns over long-term melatonin use and cardiovascular risks. Viktoriya Skorikova/Getty Images Researchers say people with…