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Abortion Pill Mifepristone Still Available By Mail (For Now), Federal Judge Says
April 10, 2026·4 min read

Abortion Pill Mifepristone Still Available By Mail (For Now), Federal Judge Says

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More A Louisiana judge refused to block access to the abortion pill Mifepristone by mail. lawsuit Joe Raedle/Getty Images A…

Casey Means’s brother says ‘conversations happening’ in surgeon general confirmation process
April 10, 2026·1 min read

Casey Means’s brother says ‘conversations happening’ in surgeon general confirmation process

Health Care News – Read More Senior White House adviser Calley Means said on Thursday that “conversations are ongoing” amid doubts over whether his sister, surgeon…

CDC delays COVID vaccine benefits report
April 10, 2026·1 min read

CDC delays COVID vaccine benefits report

Health Care News – Read More The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reportedly delayed the publication of its report detailing the benefits of the…

Fertility rate drops to new record low: CDC
April 10, 2026·1 min read

Fertility rate drops to new record low: CDC

Health Care News – Read More The U.S. general fertility rate fell by 1 percent in 2025, reaching a new record low for another consecutive year…

These Are the Worst U.S Cities for Spring Allergies in 2026, Ranked
April 9, 2026·4 min read

These Are the Worst U.S Cities for Spring Allergies in 2026, Ranked

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More If you live in one of the top 20 U.S. cities for spring allergies, here’s what you can do…

Artificially-Sweetened Drinks Help Promote Weight Loss, but Water Is Best
April 9, 2026·7 min read

Artificially-Sweetened Drinks Help Promote Weight Loss, but Water Is Best

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More Artificial sweeteners may help you lose weight, but water remains the best choice for overall health. Stefania Pelfini la…

Respiratory viruses lingering longer than usual this year
April 9, 2026·1 min read

Respiratory viruses lingering longer than usual this year

Health Care News – Read More While spring has officially begun, concerns about respiratory viruses are lingering longer than usual, with cases of respiratory syncytial virus…

RFK Jr. launching podcast in ‘transparency’ push
April 9, 2026·1 min read

RFK Jr. launching podcast in ‘transparency’ push

Health Care News – Read More Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is launching a podcast that, in his words, will focus on…

Hair growth products sold on Amazon are recalled over poisoning risk
April 9, 2026·1 min read

Hair growth products sold on Amazon are recalled over poisoning risk

Health Care News – Read More Two hair growth serum products were recalled last week after their packaging was found to pose a poisoning risk. 

From a vaccine mascot to business leadership, lessons for the US from Brazil’s public health system in building public trust and keeping it
April 9, 2026·7 min read

From a vaccine mascot to business leadership, lessons for the US from Brazil’s public health system in building public trust and keeping it

Health – The Conversation – Read More Business leaders and community groups across Brazil stepped in to counter the government’s anti-vaccine messaging and to help develop…