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Trump’s new ‘Coalie’ mascot and myth of ‘clean, beautiful coal’ have a long history in advertising
May 8, 2026·7 min read

Trump’s new ‘Coalie’ mascot and myth of ‘clean, beautiful coal’ have a long history in advertising

Health – The Conversation – Read More Interior Secretary Doug Burgum posted this cartoon of himself with ‘Coalie,’ a lump of coal. Interior Secretary Doug Burgam/X…

You know exercise is good for you – so why is it so hard to put it into practice?
May 8, 2026·7 min read

You know exercise is good for you – so why is it so hard to put it into practice?

Health – The Conversation – Read More Research shows that doing exercise around other people improves your chances of sticking with it. Jordi Salas/Moment via Getty…

Can peptide injections help people recover from injuries? Here’s what you need to know
May 8, 2026·7 min read

Can peptide injections help people recover from injuries? Here’s what you need to know

Health – The Conversation – Read More Two widely hyped peptides for fitness are sometimes marketed together and nicknamed the ‘Wolverine stack.’ Tom Werner/DigitalVision via Getty…

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Heart Disease, but Healthy Swaps May Lower Risk
May 8, 2026·7 min read

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Heart Disease, but Healthy Swaps May Lower Risk

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More European scientists are advocating for more education on the health harms of ultra-processed foods. Trinette Reed/Stocksy European scientists say…

Health authorities work to contain cruise ship hantavirus outbreak
May 8, 2026·5 min read

Health authorities work to contain cruise ship hantavirus outbreak

Health – The Conversation – Read More The cruise ship MV Hondius sits anchored off Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, on May 5, 2026, before…

5 things to know about hantavirus after cruise ship outbreak
May 8, 2026·1 min read

5 things to know about hantavirus after cruise ship outbreak

Health Care News – Read More An outbreak of hantavirus aboard a Dutch cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean is raising concerns about the virus among…

Hantavirus ‘not COVID’: WHO official
May 8, 2026·1 min read

Hantavirus ‘not COVID’: WHO official

Health Care News – Read More A World Health Organization (WHO) official on Thursday said the threat level imposed by hantavirus, which has killed three people…

Fewer than half of US states adequately prepared for health emergency ahead of World Cup: Report
May 8, 2026·1 min read

Fewer than half of US states adequately prepared for health emergency ahead of World Cup: Report

Health Care News – Read More Fewer than half of U.S. states are sufficiently prepared for a health emergency, according to research released Thursday. Only 20…

Dolly Parton Shares Good and ‘a Little Bad News’ About Her Health
May 7, 2026·4 min read

Dolly Parton Shares Good and ‘a Little Bad News’ About Her Health

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JUNE 06: Dolly Parton speaks onstage during Kicking Off CMA Fest: A Special Conversation With Dolly…

Can ‘Office Air’ Really Affect How Your Skin and Hair Looks?
May 7, 2026·4 min read

Can ‘Office Air’ Really Affect How Your Skin and Hair Looks?

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More A new viral theory circulating on social media platforms claims ‘office air’ can negatively affect the health and appearance…