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Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies at 84 After Parkinson’s Misdiagnosis Changed to PSP
February 18, 2026·5 min read

Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies at 84 After Parkinson’s Misdiagnosis Changed to PSP

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More Rev. Jesse Jackson has died at 84 after living with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare neurological disorder often…

Insulin Resistance May Be Driving 12 Types of Cancer, Researchers Say
February 18, 2026·7 min read

Insulin Resistance May Be Driving 12 Types of Cancer, Researchers Say

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More A new study found a strong association between insulin sensitivity and cancer risk. VICTOR TORRES/Stocksy Researchers linked insulin resistance…

Wearable Trackers May Help Detect Depression Relapse Before It Occurs
February 17, 2026·6 min read

Wearable Trackers May Help Detect Depression Relapse Before It Occurs

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More Wearable trackers may help detect depression relapse before it occurs by tracking sleep, a study shows. Image Credit: Oliver…

Despite Side Effects, People Continue Taking Ozempic for Weight Loss
February 17, 2026·4 min read

Despite Side Effects, People Continue Taking Ozempic for Weight Loss

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More People who lose weight with GLP-1 drugs are likely to continue using the medication despite the side effects. Image…

RFK Jr. regulators to weigh processed ingredients’ safety
February 17, 2026·1 min read

RFK Jr. regulators to weigh processed ingredients’ safety

Health Care News – Read More Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in an interview aired Sunday that he will be looking…

Possible measles exposure reported at Philadelphia International Airport
February 17, 2026·1 min read

Possible measles exposure reported at Philadelphia International Airport

Health Care News – Read More The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is warning of a potential measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport. 

Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss: Does the Evidence Live Up to the Hype?
February 16, 2026·8 min read

Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss: Does the Evidence Live Up to the Hype?

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More A new review of evidence found that intermittent fasting is no better than other dietary patterns for weight loss.…

What These 5 Women Want You to Know About Living With Heart Disease
February 15, 2026·12 min read

What These 5 Women Want You to Know About Living With Heart Disease

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More Five women share their stories and what they want others to know about cardiovascular disease. Design by Healthline; Photography…

UW-Madison requiring students to disclose measles vaccination status
February 14, 2026·1 min read

UW-Madison requiring students to disclose measles vaccination status

Health Care News – Read More The University of Wisconsin-Madison announced Thursday it is requiring its students to disclose their vaccination status for certain diseases after…

The intensity and perfectionism that drive Olympic athletes also put them at high risk for eating disorders
February 14, 2026·7 min read

The intensity and perfectionism that drive Olympic athletes also put them at high risk for eating disorders

Health – The Conversation – Read More Several Olympic figure skaters have spoken publicly of their eating disorders in recent years. aire images/Moment via Getty Images…