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Trump says he does not think suspected Russian plague cases are a bioweapon
October 8, 2026·1 min read

Trump says he does not think suspected Russian plague cases are a bioweapon

Healthcare News – Read More President Trump said Wednesday he does not think the suspected Russian plague cases are a bioweapon. “We don’t think so,” the…

What is kratom, herb drawing scrutiny from lawmakers?
October 8, 2026·1 min read

What is kratom, herb drawing scrutiny from lawmakers?

Healthcare News – Read More Kratom, a plant with opioid-like properties sold over the counter, has drawn growing scrutiny from lawmakers on Capitol Hill as some…

US formally requests more information on death at Russia plague lab
October 8, 2026·1 min read

US formally requests more information on death at Russia plague lab

Healthcare News – Read More The U.S. has sent a formal diplomatic complaint to the Russian government demanding more information regarding the death of a woman…

Rand Paul concerned Russian plague could be ‘weaponized’
October 8, 2026·1 min read

Rand Paul concerned Russian plague could be ‘weaponized’

Healthcare News – Read More Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) raised concerns that Russia could be conducting biological weapons research involving the plague as global health officials…

WHO questions Russia on reported second plague lab death
October 8, 2026·1 min read

WHO questions Russia on reported second plague lab death

Healthcare News – Read More The World Health Organization (WHO) is pressing Russia for more information about the unexplained death of a worker at a Siberian…

Why your boss matters more than remote or hybrid work when it comes to burnout and job satisfaction
October 8, 2026·6 min read

Why your boss matters more than remote or hybrid work when it comes to burnout and job satisfaction

Health – The Conversation – Read More Long-standing factors contributing to job satisfaction, such as feeling appreciated, still matter more than the type of workplace format.…

Watchdog: Trump administration illegally withheld federal research funds
October 8, 2026·1 min read

Watchdog: Trump administration illegally withheld federal research funds

Healthcare News – Read More The Trump administration violated federal law by withholding tens of millions of dollars in research grant funding Congress had appropriated for…

Trump brushes off question about handing out cash before election
October 8, 2026·1 min read

Trump brushes off question about handing out cash before election

Healthcare News – Read More President Trump dismissed a question Wednesday about his administration sending money to Americans ahead of the midterms, choosing instead to tout…

Pain Prevalence Higher in Women, Increases Most Rapidly Before 55
October 8, 2026·5 min read

Pain Prevalence Higher in Women, Increases Most Rapidly Before 55

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More Recent research has found that women experience pain more often than men and that pain prevalence increases more rapidly…

Detached Nails More Than 4 Times Higher Among GLP-1 Users, Study Finds
October 8, 2026·7 min read

Detached Nails More Than 4 Times Higher Among GLP-1 Users, Study Finds

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More In a new study, GLP-1 users reported nail detachment more than four times as often as nonusers. Waishaw/Getty Images…