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We’re not as helpless against dementia as we think
June 17, 2026·10 min read

We’re not as helpless against dementia as we think

Health Care | Vox – Read More A scan of a brain with Alzheimer’s. | BSIP/UIG via Getty Images I turned 48 this week, which meant…

Democrats unveil drug pricing policy road map ahead of midterms
June 17, 2026·1 min read

Democrats unveil drug pricing policy road map ahead of midterms

Health Care News – Read More Senate Democrats on Tuesday released a blueprint of proposals to lower prescription drug costs, as Democrats focus on affordability to provide a counter…

COVID-19 vaccine linked with lower risk of heart attack, stroke: Study
June 17, 2026·1 min read

COVID-19 vaccine linked with lower risk of heart attack, stroke: Study

Health Care News – Read More The COVID-19 vaccine lowered the risk of cardiovascular issues associated with the virus by around 40 percent, according to new…

Bay Area resident confirmed to have measles: public health
June 17, 2026·1 min read

Bay Area resident confirmed to have measles: public health

Health Care News – Read More (KRON) — The County of Santa Clara Public Health Department is warning of a public measles exposure in San Francisco…

FDA Clears First Over-the-Counter Continuous Glucose Monitor for Kids
June 17, 2026·6 min read

FDA Clears First Over-the-Counter Continuous Glucose Monitor for Kids

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More The FDA approved the first nonprescription sale of Dexcom’s continuous glucose monitor for children ages 2 to 18 with…

Taking a GLP-1 Like Ozempic? These Health Risks Are Higher in the Heat
June 17, 2026·4 min read

Taking a GLP-1 Like Ozempic? These Health Risks Are Higher in the Heat

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More Using GLP-1s may increase your risk of heat-related illnesses. Image Credit: Nora Carol Photography/Getty Images GLP-1 medications may increase…

FDA approves third over-the-counter opioid overdose nasal spray
June 17, 2026·1 min read

FDA approves third over-the-counter opioid overdose nasal spray

Health Care News – Read More The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a third over-the-counter version of naloxone nasal spray Tuesday, in a move the…

RFK Jr. orders continued hantavirus quarantine of American woman despite CDC advice
June 17, 2026·1 min read

RFK Jr. orders continued hantavirus quarantine of American woman despite CDC advice

Health Care News – Read More An American passenger exposed to the hantavirus on a cruise ship was ordered to remain in quarantine in Nebraska against…

NIH launches new office to reduce animal research testing
June 17, 2026·1 min read

NIH launches new office to reduce animal research testing

Health Care News – Read More The National Institutes of Health (NIH) on Monday announced the launch of a new office aimed at reducing the use…

UK bans social media for children under 16
June 16, 2026·1 min read

UK bans social media for children under 16

Health Care News – Read More The British government is banning access to social media for children under 16, joining just a few countries across the…