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Whooping cough cases rise sharply across the United States
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a vaccination-preventable illness that has been on the rise in the United States. Following a several-year lull during the pandemic, cases of whooping cough rose sixfold in 2024 and…
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Experimental drug targets early toxic amyloid to slow Alzheimer’s disease
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: An experimental drug developed at Northwestern University has demonstrated further promise as an early intervention for Alzheimer’s disease. In a new study, Northwestern scientists identified a previously unknown highly toxic sub-species of amyloid beta oligomers –…
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How ProPublica Created Its Generic Prescription Drug Lookup Tool — ProPublica
To understand how risky drugs could end up in your medicine cabinet, ProPublica spent more than a year and a half investigating the Food and Drug Administration’s oversight of the foreign factories that make generic medications and have been cited for violating critical quality standards. It quickly became clear through our reporting that patients and doctors don’t reliably have the…
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Medical conferences: A guide for reporters
Every month, the Expeditionary Medical Facility on Camp Lemonnier hosts medical practitioners from the U.S., France, Japan, Italy and Spain to present and exchange information, aiming to increase interoperability for future operations and procedures. Taken on May 29, 2025. Public domain photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jerome Fjeld If you’ve never been to a medical conference before,…
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Worried about health insurance costs? There may be cheaper options — but with trade-offs
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: For the millions of Americans who buy Affordable Care Act insurance, there’s still time left to enroll for 2026. But premium increases and the expiration of enhanced tax subsidies have led to larger-than-expected costs. Concerned shoppers,…
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Trump’s new website TrumpRx explained: Drug prices could drop by 600%, other lesser-known deals that could bypass insurance
TrumpRx Is Coming: Could This New Website Slash Your Prescription Bill Overnight? In late 2025, President Donald Trump unveiled a high-profile initiative aimed at tackling one of the most persistent and politically charged issues in American healthcare: sky-high prescription drug costs. Dubbed “TrumpRx”, the program TrumpRx.gov is anchored by a forthcoming government website and promises to deliver steep discounts on…
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Worried About Health Insurance Costs? There May Be Cheaper Options — But With Trade-Offs
For the millions of Americans who buy Affordable Care Act insurance, there’s still time left to enroll for 2026. But premium increases and the expiration of enhanced tax subsidies have led to larger-than-expected costs. Concerned shoppers, wondering if there’s anything they can do, are consulting insurance brokers or talking to representatives at ACA marketplace call centers. “We’re hearing from people…
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VA to launch largest reorganization of health care system in 30 years
The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning a massive reorganization of its health care management system, reducing the number of networks that support VA medical centers and realigning policy offices to promote consistency. In the largest planned overhaul of the Veterans Health Administration framework since 1995, the department will slash the number of Veterans Integrated Service Networks, or VISNs, from…
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The weight-loss strategy that is five times more effective than drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy
While tens of millions of Americans have tried to lose weight with the help of blockbuster medications, scientists say an alternative method is not only more effective, but also more sustainable long-term. Researchers from New York University directly compared the effectiveness of semaglutide and tirzepatide, the active ingredients in weight-loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound, with the more invasive yet permanent…
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Intermittent fasting edges daily calorie cuts for blood pressure and long-term cardiovascular risk estimates
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Real-world registry data suggest that a 5:2 fasting approach can modestly outperform daily calorie restriction for key blood pressure measures and estimated cardiovascular risk, highlighting its potential as a practical option for adults with overweight or…
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