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Trump’s EPA decides climate change doesn’t endanger public health – the evidence says otherwise
February 13, 2026·7 min read

Trump’s EPA decides climate change doesn’t endanger public health – the evidence says otherwise

Health – The Conversation – Read More Rising global temperatures are increasing the risk of heat stroke on hot days, among many other human harms. Ronda…

FDA rejects Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine application – for reasons with no basis in the law
February 13, 2026·6 min read

FDA rejects Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine application – for reasons with no basis in the law

Health – The Conversation – Read More In December 2025, Moderna submitted an application to the FDA to approve the first mRNA-based flu vaccine. Catherine Falls…

Democratic-led states sue Trump administration over health funding cuts
February 13, 2026·1 min read

Democratic-led states sue Trump administration over health funding cuts

Health Care News – Read More Four Democratic-led states that were targeted by more than $600 million in Trump administration funding rescissions are suing to have…

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Death Risk in Cancer Survivors
February 13, 2026·6 min read

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Death Risk in Cancer Survivors

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More New research shows that ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of death following a cancer diagnosis. Image Credit: Comstock/Getty…

Hair Extensions May Contain Harsh Chemicals Linked to Breast, Uterine Cancer
February 12, 2026·9 min read

Hair Extensions May Contain Harsh Chemicals Linked to Breast, Uterine Cancer

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More Recent research has found that many hair extensions may contain chemicals that are linked to cancer. Image Credit: Vera…

Why MAHA wants the US to be more like Denmark
February 12, 2026·1 min read

Why MAHA wants the US to be more like Denmark

Health Care News – Read More In remaking U.S. vaccine policy, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his “Make America Healthy…

US participating in influenza vaccine meeting: WHO
February 12, 2026·1 min read

US participating in influenza vaccine meeting: WHO

Health Care News – Read More The U.S. will participate in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) upcoming meeting on the composition of the influenza vaccine despite…

FDA refusing to review Moderna mRNA flu shot application
February 12, 2026·1 min read

FDA refusing to review Moderna mRNA flu shot application

Health Care News – Read More Correction: This story was updated to clarify a statement given by Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson Andrew Nixon.…

Why is US health care still the most expensive in the world after decades of cost-cutting initiatives?
February 12, 2026·7 min read

Why is US health care still the most expensive in the world after decades of cost-cutting initiatives?

Health – The Conversation – Read More Two-thirds of Americans are very worried about being able to pay for their health care. Morsa Images/DigitalVision via Getty…

Morning Coffee May Help Lower Your Cardiovascular Disease, Dementia Risk
February 12, 2026·5 min read

Morning Coffee May Help Lower Your Cardiovascular Disease, Dementia Risk

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More Research shows that moderate consumption of coffee can reduce the risk of dementia and cardiovascular disease. Image Credit: Suzi…