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‘Rogue employee’ at HHS changed voicemail to Domino’s pizza recording
March 20, 2026·1 min read

‘Rogue employee’ at HHS changed voicemail to Domino’s pizza recording

Health Care News – Read More Callers hoping to voice complaints about federal animal testing with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) earlier this…

How to talk to your doctor about money
March 20, 2026·8 min read

How to talk to your doctor about money

Health Care | Vox – Read More Talking to your doctor about medical bills might feel awkward — but it doesn’t have to be. | Getty…

Most ACA enrollees cutting back on food, household needs to pay for health care: Poll
March 20, 2026·1 min read

Most ACA enrollees cutting back on food, household needs to pay for health care: Poll

Health Care News – Read More A little more than half of Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace enrollees reported cutting back on spending for food, clothing…

Early COVID-19 pandemic death toll much higher than official count: Study
March 20, 2026·1 min read

Early COVID-19 pandemic death toll much higher than official count: Study

Health Care News – Read More A study published Wednesday shows that the early U.S. death toll during the COVID-19 pandemic was higher than previously recorded.…

FDA approves higher dose of Wegovy
March 20, 2026·1 min read

FDA approves higher dose of Wegovy

Health Care News – Read More The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday approved a higher dose of the Wegovy weight loss drug. The manufacturer,…

Health insurance jargon can be frustrating and confusing – here’s how to navigate it
March 20, 2026·6 min read

Health insurance jargon can be frustrating and confusing – here’s how to navigate it

Health – The Conversation – Read More Sorting through the nuances of copays, deductibles, premiums and other jargon can be frustrating. Tfilm/Moment via Getty Images Since…

New Resistance Training Guidelines Say Consistency Is Key for Stronger Results
March 20, 2026·5 min read

New Resistance Training Guidelines Say Consistency Is Key for Stronger Results

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More New resistance training recommendations emphasize consistency over complexity. Image Credit: Westend61/Getty Images You don’t need a perfect workout plan…

This Hospital Worker Had 3 Attacks in 4 Days. ‘Listening’ to His Body May Have Saved His Life
March 19, 2026·5 min read

This Hospital Worker Had 3 Attacks in 4 Days. ‘Listening’ to His Body May Have Saved His Life

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More Patient transporter Tommy Bell (pictured above) survived 3 heart attacks over 4 days, thanks to quick thinking — and…

Type 2 Diabetes Risk Varies Widely in Young Adults. How GLP-1s Can Help
March 19, 2026·6 min read

Type 2 Diabetes Risk Varies Widely in Young Adults. How GLP-1s Can Help

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More New research highlights a need for earlier, more tailored interventions to prevent type 2 diabetes in young adults with…

Kennedy’s vaccine agenda takes a major blow 
March 19, 2026·1 min read

Kennedy’s vaccine agenda takes a major blow 

Health Care News – Read More A court ruling on Monday dealt a heavy blow to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s…