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Alcohol is one of the most dangerous drugs, yet its presence is ubiquitous in social settings and celebrations
July 3, 2026·5 min read

Alcohol is one of the most dangerous drugs, yet its presence is ubiquitous in social settings and celebrations

Health – The Conversation – Read More Alcohol is woven into the thread of American life, from work events to major holidays and everything in between.…

How did it feel to be an American colonist in 1776? Probably itchy, achy and slightly nauseated
July 3, 2026·7 min read

How did it feel to be an American colonist in 1776? Probably itchy, achy and slightly nauseated

Health – The Conversation – Read More Life went on in the late 18th century, regardless of your everyday ailments. Archive Photos/Getty Images Trade the tricorn…

How health insurers get a free pass to deny coverage from a 52-year-old law meant to protect worker pensions
July 3, 2026·7 min read

How health insurers get a free pass to deny coverage from a 52-year-old law meant to protect worker pensions

Health – The Conversation – Read More Hurdles in accessing health insurance are major drivers of health and economic inequities. veeranggull orachon/iStock via Getty Images Plus…

Young Adults Are Aging Faster, Which May Be Driving Higher Cancer Rates
July 3, 2026·5 min read

Young Adults Are Aging Faster, Which May Be Driving Higher Cancer Rates

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More Young adults appear to be aging faster than the previous generation, which could explain the rising early onset cancer…

Sitting Too Much Raises Cancer Risk, But Short Bursts of Light Activity May Help
July 3, 2026·3 min read

Sitting Too Much Raises Cancer Risk, But Short Bursts of Light Activity May Help

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More New research shows that prolonged periods of sitting or lying down could increase the risk of certain cancers. Image…

Cruise ship docked in San Francisco hit by norovirus outbreak
July 3, 2026·1 min read

Cruise ship docked in San Francisco hit by norovirus outbreak

Healthcare News – Read More A Princess Cruises cruise ship docked in San Francisco has seen an outbreak of norovirus, according to the U.S. Centers for…

Planned Parenthood set to regain federal funding as GOP ban expires
July 3, 2026·1 min read

Planned Parenthood set to regain federal funding as GOP ban expires

Healthcare News – Read More Planned Parenthood will regain access to federal funding on Saturday, one year after Republicans were able to cut its clinics off…

US death rate at record low: CDC data
July 3, 2026·1 min read

US death rate at record low: CDC data

Healthcare News – Read More The U.S. death rate fell to a record low in 2025, according to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control…

Democrats demand HHS reinstate canceled teen pregnancy prevention grants
July 3, 2026·1 min read

Democrats demand HHS reinstate canceled teen pregnancy prevention grants

Healthcare News – Read More Democrats across both chambers of Congress are demanding the Trump administration reinstate tens of millions of dollars in teen pregnancy prevention (TPP)…

DEA moves to ban opioid-like kratom compound 7-OH
July 3, 2026·1 min read

DEA moves to ban opioid-like kratom compound 7-OH

Healthcare News – Read More The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is planning to temporarily ban products containing certain synthetic versions of kratom, placing them in the…