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Salty drinking water could be increasing your blood pressure – people living in coastal areas are most at risk
April 16, 2026·4 min read

Salty drinking water could be increasing your blood pressure – people living in coastal areas are most at risk

Health – The Conversation – Read More When people consider what causes high blood pressure, they often think of lifestyle factors, such as eating salty foods,…

Fluoride in Drinking Water Has No Effect on IQ or Brain Function, Study Finds
April 16, 2026·7 min read

Fluoride in Drinking Water Has No Effect on IQ or Brain Function, Study Finds

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More A new study found no link between fluoride in drinking water and negative impacts on brain health. Aidana K/Stocksy…

Menopause Estrogen Patches Are in Short Supply. What Are the Alternatives?
April 16, 2026·6 min read

Menopause Estrogen Patches Are in Short Supply. What Are the Alternatives?

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More The growing demand for estrogen patches has led to a shortage that could last up to 3 years. Justin…

Kennedy’s new podcast might satisfy MAHA, but it won’t save ‘Republican bacon’
April 16, 2026·1 min read

Kennedy’s new podcast might satisfy MAHA, but it won’t save ‘Republican bacon’

Health Care News – Read More Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new podcast stands to gratify his “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA)…

Oz says Trump defended diet soda habit, joking it ‘kills cancer cells’
April 16, 2026·1 min read

Oz says Trump defended diet soda habit, joking it ‘kills cancer cells’

Health Care News – Read More Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz revealed on Monday that President Trump has an unusual…

Maryland separates from RFK Jr. vaccine guidance
April 16, 2026·1 min read

Maryland separates from RFK Jr. vaccine guidance

Health Care News – Read More Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) signed the Vax Act, which directs the state’s health secretary to issue official recommendations for…

FDA to weigh lifting restrictions on some MAHA-favored peptides
April 16, 2026·1 min read

FDA to weigh lifting restrictions on some MAHA-favored peptides

Health Care News – Read More The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking the first steps toward potentially easing access to certain peptide injections that are currently restricted due…

Protect Our Care publishes scathing report of Kennedy’s tenure ahead of congressional hearing marathon
April 16, 2026·1 min read

Protect Our Care publishes scathing report of Kennedy’s tenure ahead of congressional hearing marathon

Health Care News – Read More The progressive health care advocacy group Protect Our Care is releasing a highly critical review of Health and Human Services…

Effectiveness of GLP-1s Like Ozempic, Wegovy May Depend on Your Genetics
April 15, 2026·5 min read

Effectiveness of GLP-1s Like Ozempic, Wegovy May Depend on Your Genetics

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More Research has found that the effectiveness of GLP-1 drugs may vary based on a person’s genetics. Image Credit: Indranil…

3 Lesser-Known Health Risks of Ultraprocessed Foods to Put on Your Radar
April 15, 2026·7 min read

3 Lesser-Known Health Risks of Ultraprocessed Foods to Put on Your Radar

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More Research shows that eating ultra-processed foods can affect bone and muscle health, as well as fertility. Image credit: Matt…