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Transgender youth and their families struggle to find gender-affirming care – even in states where it’s still legal
May 21, 2026·7 min read

Transgender youth and their families struggle to find gender-affirming care – even in states where it’s still legal

Health – The Conversation – Read More In the face of a confusing and hostile political climate, trans youth and their families are often left to…

Wegovy: Semaglutide Reduces Migraine Severity, Especially in Women
May 20, 2026·6 min read

Wegovy: Semaglutide Reduces Migraine Severity, Especially in Women

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More A new study found that women using semaglutide had a reduction in their use of triptans, a drug commonly…

Special courts helps veterans stay out of jail – but funding cuts to VA and government programs are threatening their work
May 20, 2026·5 min read

Special courts helps veterans stay out of jail – but funding cuts to VA and government programs are threatening their work

Health – The Conversation – Read More Veterans from past wars and those returning from ongoing wars will need the country’s continued support. SDI Productions/E+ via…

5M people may drop coverage from ACA marketplaces: Analysis
May 20, 2026·1 min read

5M people may drop coverage from ACA marketplaces: Analysis

Health Care News – Read More Roughly 5 million people could lose coverage from the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace this year after the enhanced premium…

CDC requiring some former cruise passengers to stay in hantavirus quarantine
May 20, 2026·1 min read

CDC requiring some former cruise passengers to stay in hantavirus quarantine

Health Care News – Read More The Trump administration is forcing two American passengers who were exposed to the hantavirus to stay in a special quarantine…

Bergman: ‘The time is now’ to push for breakthroughs in psychedelic treatments
May 20, 2026·1 min read

Bergman: ‘The time is now’ to push for breakthroughs in psychedelic treatments

Health Care News – Read More Rep. Jack Bergman (R-Mich.) said on Tuesday that “the time is now” to push for breakthroughs in psychedelic treatments given…

‘The Pitt’ star Noah Wyle to lead healthcare rally on Capitol Hill
May 20, 2026·1 min read

‘The Pitt’ star Noah Wyle to lead healthcare rally on Capitol Hill

Health Care News – Read More Noah Wyle is taking on the real-life role of advocate — “The Pitt” star is making a return trip to…

FDA’s top drug regulator ousted amid agency upheaval
May 19, 2026·1 min read

FDA’s top drug regulator ousted amid agency upheaval

Health Care News – Read More Upheaval among the top ranks of the Food and Drug Administration continued late Friday when Tracy Beth Høeg, the agency’s top drug…

Watch live: Trump hosts healthcare affordability event
May 19, 2026·1 min read

Watch live: Trump hosts healthcare affordability event

Health Care News – Read More President Trump is scheduled to host a healthcare affordability event on Monday afternoon at the White House. Trump in January…

Flavored vapes led to a major shake-up at the FDA – 3 health policy analysts explain the science behind the controversial products
May 19, 2026·6 min read

Flavored vapes led to a major shake-up at the FDA – 3 health policy analysts explain the science behind the controversial products

Health – The Conversation – Read More There are currently 45 approved vaping products in the U.S. Most are tobacco- or menthol-flavored; only two are fruit-flavored.…