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Syphilis cases in expectant mothers have dramatically risen since the pandemic – here’s what’s driving the trend
May 2, 2026·7 min read

Syphilis cases in expectant mothers have dramatically risen since the pandemic – here’s what’s driving the trend

Health – The Conversation – Read More A pregnant mother with untreated syphilis can pass it to the unborn fetus. Halfpoint Images/Moment via Getty Images Syphilis…

A major new study found AI outperformed doctors in ER diagnosis — but there’s a catch
May 2, 2026·8 min read

A major new study found AI outperformed doctors in ER diagnosis — but there’s a catch

Health Care | Vox – Read More When I think of heroic doctors, I think of the physician in the hospital who’s presented with a patient…

Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome Tied to Major Risk for Cancer
May 2, 2026·8 min read

Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome Tied to Major Risk for Cancer

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More New research indicates that cancer prevention should be part of the treatment protocol for people with CKM syndrome. Sean…

Nebraska faces challenges as first state to impose Medicaid work requirements under GOP bill
May 1, 2026·1 min read

Nebraska faces challenges as first state to impose Medicaid work requirements under GOP bill

Health Care News – Read More Nebraska on Friday is set to become the first state to impose Medicaid work requirements under the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill…

Who is Nicole Saphier, new Trump surgeon general nominee? 
May 1, 2026·1 min read

Who is Nicole Saphier, new Trump surgeon general nominee? 

Health Care News – Read More President Trump tapped Dr. Nicole Saphier on Thursday to be the next U.S. surgeon general. The president called Saphier a…

Trump accuses Cassidy of ‘political games’ after surgeon general nominee switch
May 1, 2026·1 min read

Trump accuses Cassidy of ‘political games’ after surgeon general nominee switch

Health Care News – Read More President Trump on Thursday accused Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) of playing “political games” that ended his second surgeon general nominee’s…

Trump pulls Casey Means nomination for surgeon general for Fox News’s Nicole Saphier
May 1, 2026·1 min read

Trump pulls Casey Means nomination for surgeon general for Fox News’s Nicole Saphier

Health Care News – Read More President Trump on Thursday pulled the controversial nomination of Casey Means for surgeon general, announcing on Truth Social that her…

Supreme Court bolsters donors’ free speech rights in unanimous crisis pregnancy center ruling
May 1, 2026·7 min read

Supreme Court bolsters donors’ free speech rights in unanimous crisis pregnancy center ruling

Health – The Conversation – Read More State governments have had trouble regulating what crisis pregnancy centers should tell their clients and donors. AP Photo/Mark Zaleski…

Warmer temps bring soaring tick populations – here’s how to stay safe from Lyme disease
May 1, 2026·6 min read

Warmer temps bring soaring tick populations – here’s how to stay safe from Lyme disease

Health – The Conversation – Read More Exposure to ticks can be a downside to spending time in the woods. skaman306/Moment via Getty Images Spring’s warmer…

Nicole Kidman Says She’s Training to Become a Death Doula After Mom’s Passing
May 1, 2026·5 min read

Nicole Kidman Says She’s Training to Become a Death Doula After Mom’s Passing

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More Nicole Kidman’s recent announcement that she’s training to become a death doula is increasing visibility for the profession and…