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FDA approves new blood test for Alzheimer’s disease
August 25, 2026·1 min read

FDA approves new blood test for Alzheimer’s disease

Healthcare News – Read More The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for a new test for Alzheimer’s disease, marking the fourth time such…

3rd person dies from flesh-eating bacteria in Florida
August 25, 2026·1 min read

3rd person dies from flesh-eating bacteria in Florida

Healthcare News – Read More At least two deaths caused by Vibriosis have been reported each year in Florida since 2017. 

Common Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug May Support Hair Regrowth in Alopecia
August 24, 2026·7 min read

Common Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug May Support Hair Regrowth in Alopecia

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More Results from two clinical trials show that a common rheumatoid arthritis drug, upadacitinib, supported hair regrowth in alopecia. Viktoriya…

Are You In Perimenopause? Signs, Symptoms, and What to Ask Your Doctor
August 24, 2026·8 min read

Are You In Perimenopause? Signs, Symptoms, and What to Ask Your Doctor

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More As confusion and misunderstanding about perimenopause persist, learn how to recognize and manage symptoms of this life transition. Not…

Iowa Senate candidates zero in on cancer crisis as key race tightens
August 24, 2026·1 min read

Iowa Senate candidates zero in on cancer crisis as key race tightens

Healthcare News – Read More Candidates for Iowa’s open Senate seat are zeroing in on the state’s high rate of cancer diagnoses as the race emerges…

Back-to-school season expected to worsen record measles outbreak
August 24, 2026·1 min read

Back-to-school season expected to worsen record measles outbreak

Healthcare News – Read More With kids returning to school amid the worst year of measles in more than 30 years and a record number of…

Oz: MMR vaccine ‘is not a lethal vaccine’
August 24, 2026·1 min read

Oz: MMR vaccine ‘is not a lethal vaccine’

Healthcare News – Read More Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), noted Sunday the measles, mumps and rubella…

‘T-Maxxing’: Why Young Men Are Obsessed With This Muscle Building Hack
August 23, 2026·5 min read

‘T-Maxxing’: Why Young Men Are Obsessed With This Muscle Building Hack

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More Young men are “T-maxxing” their testosterone levels on social media to optimize their bodies and mood. aire images/Moment/Getty Images…

Cases of ‘scromiting’ condition tied to cannabis use spike among teens, young adults: New study
August 23, 2026·1 min read

Cases of ‘scromiting’ condition tied to cannabis use spike among teens, young adults: New study

Healthcare News – Read More The syndrome has long been linked to chronic use of marijuana. 

Across the country, Kennedy touts MAHA, but not vaccines
August 23, 2026·1 min read

Across the country, Kennedy touts MAHA, but not vaccines

Healthcare News – Read More Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stood in the Oval Office last week as President Trump proudly signed…