Former Senator Ben Sasse Credits Clinical Trial for Extended Survival After…
Ben Sasse says a clinical trial drug, along with faith, has significantly extended his life beyond initial prognosis after being diagnosed with stage 4…
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Medigap Premiums Rise Sharply, Leaving Few Affordable Alternatives for Medicare…
Medigap insurance premiums have increased significantly nationwide, challenging many Medicare beneficiaries who rely on supplemental coverage to manage out-of-pocket healthcare costs
Nearly Half of U.S. Children Breathe Unhealthy Air, American Lung Association Reports
The latest American Lung Association report finds 44% of Americans, including 33 million children, live in areas with harmful air pollution levels, highlighting ongoing…
Wisconsin retiree rediscovers purpose through picking up trash on nature walks
After retirement, Berny Clarke found renewed meaning by collecting litter during walks that her doctor recommended for her health
Democrats urge Trump administration to stop federal workers’ health data collection
Democratic lawmakers have called on the Office of Personnel Management to halt plans to collect detailed medical claims data from millions of federal employees…
Sen. Mark Warner’s Daughter Madison Dies at 36 After Long Diabetes Battle
Senator Mark Warner announced the death of his daughter Madison, who suffered from juvenile diabetes and other health issues
Trump Signs Executive Order to Advance Psychedelic Research for Mental Health Treatment
President Trump directs federal investment and regulatory changes to accelerate research into psychedelics like ibogaine for mental health conditions, including PTSD
Trump nominates Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director
President Trump announced Dr. Erica Schwartz as his nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, highlighting her prior public health and…
RFK Jr. Defends 12% Health Budget Cut and Measles Response in House Hearing
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended proposed health funding cuts and addressed vaccine messaging amid measles outbreaks during a tense House Ways and…
FDA to Review Easing Restrictions on Popular Peptides Amid Support from Health…
The FDA plans a summer meeting to consider loosening limits on unapproved peptide therapies that have gained popularity despite safety concerns and limited research