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How to protect yourself from the diarrhea-causing parasite wreaking havoc across the US
July 11, 2026·7 min read

How to protect yourself from the diarrhea-causing parasite wreaking havoc across the US

Health Care | Vox – Read More A parasite called cyclosporiasis, which can cause explosive and watery bowel movements, has infected nearly 2,000 people in the…

These Overlooked Skin Cancer Signs Could Be Easy to Miss
July 11, 2026·5 min read

These Overlooked Skin Cancer Signs Could Be Easy to Miss

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More Many early signs of skin cancer can be easily overlooked. Image Credit: MoMo Productions/Getty Changes in moles aren’t the…

Most Weight-Loss Drugs Do Not Improve Quality of Life or Heart Health
July 11, 2026·5 min read

Most Weight-Loss Drugs Do Not Improve Quality of Life or Heart Health

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More A new study found that while several newer weight loss medications can help with significant weight loss, they do…

RFK Jr. plans COVID-19 vaccine injury list
July 10, 2026·1 min read

RFK Jr. plans COVID-19 vaccine injury list

Healthcare News – Read More Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to make it easier for people to get compensated for injuries…

Planned Parenthood targets vulnerable Republicans with $47 million midterm push
July 10, 2026·1 min read

Planned Parenthood targets vulnerable Republicans with $47 million midterm push

Healthcare News – Read More Planned Parenthood is investing a near-record $47 million into the November midterm elections aiming to unseat the Republicans who voted to…

Earthquakes in Venezuela expose a severely under-resourced and unprepared healthcare system
July 10, 2026·6 min read

Earthquakes in Venezuela expose a severely under-resourced and unprepared healthcare system

Health – The Conversation – Read More In the days immediately following the earthquakes, neighbors came together to search for survivors. picture alliance/picture alliance via Getty…

Massie: Might as well call ObamaCare ‘Trumpcare’
July 10, 2026·1 min read

Massie: Might as well call ObamaCare ‘Trumpcare’

Healthcare News – Read More Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie (R) on Wednesday said ObamaCare might as well be renamed “Trumpcare” as premiums increase and Republicans haven’t…

Lawmakers tell HHS to crack down on discrimination in medically assisted suicide 
July 10, 2026·1 min read

Lawmakers tell HHS to crack down on discrimination in medically assisted suicide 

Healthcare News – Read More A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to set up new…

Sniffing Chocolate Could Boost Your Leg Day Workouts and Curb Hunger
July 10, 2026·6 min read

Sniffing Chocolate Could Boost Your Leg Day Workouts and Curb Hunger

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More Smelling dark chocolate before and during workouts may help you perform more repetitions and reduce hunger after exercise, new…

ObamaCare premiums poised for another big hike
July 9, 2026·1 min read

ObamaCare premiums poised for another big hike

Healthcare News – Read More The cost of ObamaCare coverage could shoot up even higher next year as insurers are proposing a median increase of 14…