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Fatal Colorado hantavirus case not linked to cruise ship, officials say
May 19, 2026·1 min read

Fatal Colorado hantavirus case not linked to cruise ship, officials say

Health Care News – Read More An adult in Colorado who died from a hantavirus case was not linked to an outbreak on a cruise ship,…

Trump proposes partial rollback of ‘forever chemical’ drinking water protections
May 19, 2026·1 min read

Trump proposes partial rollback of ‘forever chemical’ drinking water protections

Health Care News – Read More The Trump administration on Monday moved to partially roll back drinking water protections from toxic “forever chemicals.” The Environmental Protection…

US bans foreign travelers from Ebola-impacted nations
May 19, 2026·1 min read

US bans foreign travelers from Ebola-impacted nations

Health Care News – Read More In response to a growing Ebola outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday said it is imposing a ban on…

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.…

GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic, Wegovy May Help Lower Blood Pressure
May 19, 2026·4 min read

GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic, Wegovy May Help Lower Blood Pressure

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More Research shows that GLP-1s may help lower blood pressure levels. Image Credit: Tatiana Maksimova/Getty Images A recent study found…

First human GLP-1 gene therapy trial gets green light
May 18, 2026·1 min read

First human GLP-1 gene therapy trial gets green light

Health Care News – Read More “GLP-1 medicines have changed what is possible in obesity and Type 2 diabetes,” Dr. Harith Rajagopalan said. 

Salmonella fears prompt recall of seasoning sold at Walmart stores nationwide
May 18, 2026·1 min read

Salmonella fears prompt recall of seasoning sold at Walmart stores nationwide

Health Care News – Read More Federal health officials report that a company is recalling a seasoning product sold nationwide at Walmart stores as it may…

Real Housewives Star Says Breast Cancer Gave Her a ‘Different Type of Strength’
May 18, 2026·5 min read

Real Housewives Star Says Breast Cancer Gave Her a ‘Different Type of Strength’

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More Real Housewives of Miami star Guerdy Abraira says her breast cancer journey has given her a “different type of…