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Second US citizen diagnosed with Ebola transferred to Germany for treatment: WHO
July 14, 2026·1 min read

Second US citizen diagnosed with Ebola transferred to Germany for treatment: WHO

Healthcare News – Read More A second U.S. citizen was diagnosed with Ebola on Friday and subsequently transferred to Germany for treatment, according to the World…

2.6 million Americans lost health insurance in 2025 after ACA subsidies expired, leading to real health consequences
July 14, 2026·5 min read

2.6 million Americans lost health insurance in 2025 after ACA subsidies expired, leading to real health consequences

Health – The Conversation – Read More Interruptions in health insurance coverage can interfere with care and leave people with medical bills they can’t pay. Pressmaster/iStock…

Can Ozempic prevent cancer? A doctor explains why the headlines are easy to misread
July 14, 2026·7 min read

Can Ozempic prevent cancer? A doctor explains why the headlines are easy to misread

Health – The Conversation – Read More Initial concerns about the cancer risk of GLP-1 drugs have made an about-face. Roberto Pfeil/Picture Alliance via Getty Images…

‘Jurassic Park’ Star Sam Neill Dies at 78 After Remission from Rare Blood Cancer
July 14, 2026·3 min read

‘Jurassic Park’ Star Sam Neill Dies at 78 After Remission from Rare Blood Cancer

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More SITGES, SPAIN – OCTOBER 11: Actor Sam Neill attends a press conference during day 9 of the 52nd edition…

Almost Half of Dementia Cases Could Be Prevented: 14 Factors That Can Increase Your Risk
July 14, 2026·5 min read

Almost Half of Dementia Cases Could Be Prevented: 14 Factors That Can Increase Your Risk

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More Experts say addressing modifiable risk factors may help lower your risk of dementia. Getty Images Millions of people around…

Lettuce or salad greens may be culprit in Michigan cyclosporiasis outbreak, health officials say
July 14, 2026·1 min read

Lettuce or salad greens may be culprit in Michigan cyclosporiasis outbreak, health officials say

Healthcare News – Read More A statewide outbreak of a parasitic illness that can cause “explosive” diarrhea may be linked to lettuce or salad greens, health…

Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 Following ‘Brief and Sudden Illness’
July 13, 2026·2 min read

Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 Following ‘Brief and Sudden Illness’

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 27: U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol…

Preliminary findings reveal Graham died of “aortic dissection”: Medical examiner
July 13, 2026·1 min read

Preliminary findings reveal Graham died of “aortic dissection”: Medical examiner

Healthcare News – Read More Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) died on Saturday of an aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, the office of the Washington,…

You got the ‘explosive’ diarrhea parasite. Now what?
July 13, 2026·1 min read

You got the ‘explosive’ diarrhea parasite. Now what?

Healthcare News – Read More (NEXSTAR) – Hundreds of people, and likely more, have fallen ill thanks to a parasite in recent weeks. While authorities continue…

RFK Jr.’s focus on preventive health panel provokes new fears
July 12, 2026·1 min read

RFK Jr.’s focus on preventive health panel provokes new fears

Healthcare News – Read More Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has his sights set on remaking another influential health panel, one…