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Toxic dust from California’s shrinking Salton Sea is harming children’s lung growth – our study tracked the impact in 700 kids
April 4, 2026·5 min read

Toxic dust from California’s shrinking Salton Sea is harming children’s lung growth – our study tracked the impact in 700 kids

Health – The Conversation – Read More The Salton Sea is shrinking and releasing toxic dust from its lake bed. Jennifer Davis/iStock/Getty Images Plus Southern California’s…

Recall impacts over 3.1 million eye drop products distributed nationwide: FDA
April 4, 2026·1 min read

Recall impacts over 3.1 million eye drop products distributed nationwide: FDA

Health Care News – Read More The FDA said the eye drops were distributed by companies such as Kroger, Walgreens, H-E-B, Military Exchanges, and others. 

CDC pauses diagnostic testing for rabies, other infectious diseases
April 3, 2026·1 min read

CDC pauses diagnostic testing for rabies, other infectious diseases

Health Care News – Read More The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has paused its diagnostic testing for a host of infectious diseases, including…

EPA proposes studying microplastics for potential drinking water limits
April 3, 2026·1 min read

EPA proposes studying microplastics for potential drinking water limits

Health Care News – Read More The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to propose to study microplastics and pharmaceuticals in what could be the first step…

Sanders, Wyden demand hearings with health insurance CEOs
April 3, 2026·1 min read

Sanders, Wyden demand hearings with health insurance CEOs

Health Care News – Read More Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) are calling on Republican committee leaders to hold hearings with the chief…

For adults with ADHD – or even those with just some symptoms – using smart strategies to start and complete tasks can make all the difference
April 3, 2026·7 min read

For adults with ADHD – or even those with just some symptoms – using smart strategies to start and complete tasks can make all the difference

Health – The Conversation – Read More Take time to identify the goals that are most important to you. Luis Alvarez/DigitalVision via Getty Do you ever…

Trump signs order imposing 100 percent tariff on brand name drugs
April 3, 2026·1 min read

Trump signs order imposing 100 percent tariff on brand name drugs

Health Care News – Read More President Trump signed an executive order Thursday targeting imported brand name drugs with a 100 percent tariff, citing the U.S.’s…

Kratom poisonings surged 1,200% over the past decade, and regulators are struggling to keep up with the dangers
April 3, 2026·5 min read

Kratom poisonings surged 1,200% over the past decade, and regulators are struggling to keep up with the dangers

Health – The Conversation – Read More Kratom powder is produced by the plant Mitragyna speciosa. iStock via Getty Images Plus Proposals to ban or regulate…

Chicago authorities warn of possible measles exposure at O’Hare
April 3, 2026·1 min read

Chicago authorities warn of possible measles exposure at O’Hare

Health Care News – Read More Officials from the Cook County Department of Public Health in Illinois warned Tuesday of possible exposure to measles from a…

New Dietary Guidelines Highlight 9 Simple Ways to Lower Heart Disease Risk
April 3, 2026·5 min read

New Dietary Guidelines Highlight 9 Simple Ways to Lower Heart Disease Risk

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More The American Heart Association released updated dietary guidance suggesting that following 9 key steps may significantly improve cardiovascular health…