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The Treatment for Poly-treatment You go to the doctor for a complaint, and you get some medications. It may be more meds than you expected, since they will try to sell you “preventative” … more

Sydney Ross Singer (via Hawaii Reporter) | 10/27/26

Texas Children’s Hospital opens detransition clinic after $10 million Paxton settlement

Texas Children’s Hospital’s new detransition clinic follows a Paxton settlement over allegations of improper Medicaid billing. more

Via KHOU 11 - Local News | 10/27/26

Enfield sees spike in overdoses as police investigate connections

Enfield police warned residents of a significant increase in overdose calls following three recent incidents, including one deadly. more

Ashley Shook (via WWLP22 News - US News) | 10/27/26

The Brain-Eating Amoeba Kills 97% of Its Victims. Scientists May Have Found a Way to Stop It in Hours

UC San Diego researchers seem to have discovered a faster-acting, less toxic compound that can neutralize Naegleria fowleri. more

Ed Cara (via Gizmodo | Tecg. Science. Culture) | 10/27/26

Check your mail: Nearly 70,000 Mass. residents are getting their medical debt erased

Two nonprofits are forgiving $38 million in medical debt, with letters arriving this week. The post Check your mail: Nearly 70,000 Mass. residents are getting their medical debt erased appeared … more

Beth Treffeisen (via Boston.com - Local News) | 10/27/26

Abortion is on the ballot in Missouri again. Here's what to know about Amendment 3

Just two years after Missouri voters approved an amendment enshrining the right to abortion care in the state constitution, abortion is on the ballot again. more

Via ABC News USA | 10/27/26

Breast Cancer Surgery, Arm Lymphedema, and Tight Bra Straps

There is a lymphatic pathway that was discovered in the 18th and 19th centuries, which is now being re-discovered by anatomists, called the Mascagni-Sappey pathway, named after the scientists who … more

Sydney Ross Singer (via Hawaii Reporter) | 10/22/26

Why Women Should Find Out Their Breast Cancer Risk Earlier than You Think

(NewsUSA) - For many people, breast cancer screening becomes a priority around age 40. However, according to recommendations from the American College of Radiology® (ACR®), one of the most … more

NewsUSA | 10/8/26

Ask About Clinical Trials on Day One

(Mitch Jelniker) - For people diagnosed with small cell lung cancer, the clinical trial conversation belongs in the very first appointment.A diagnosis of SCLC can trigger a whirlwind of appointments, … more

Mitch Jelniker | 9/18/26

From Uncertainty to Reassurance: How a Small Heart Monitor and Ablation Procedure Helped One Father Conquer the Unknowns of Atrial Fibrillation

(NewsUSA) - In 2018, then-52-year-old Todd Repass Jr. stood up after a meal and immediately knew something was wrong. It was terrifying. He felt weak, short of breath, and, at times, dizzy. The … more

NewsUSA | 9/16/26

Youth Tobacco Use Is at Historic Lows. Adult Smokers Still Need Better Choices.

(Dr. Matthew Holman) - There is a piece of good public health news that deserves more attention: youth tobacco use in the United States has fallen to historically low levels. That progress did not … more

Dr. Matthew Holman | 9/8/26

America’s New Drug Dealers Have Moved from Street Corners to the Internet – and the FDA is Letting Them

(Peter Pitts, President and Co-founder of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest ) - Consumers purchasing retatrutide online may think they are buying a safe, clinically tested weight-loss … more

Peter Pitts, President and Co-founder of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest | 9/3/26

After a Life-Changing Cancer Diagnosis, One Nurse Is Prioritizing Faith Over Fear

(Gilead and Kite Oncology) - Vanessa had a plan. As a travel nurse from Memphis, Tennessee, she was working across the country, building her career and saving up to buy a home. She had mapped out her … more

Gilead and Kite Oncology | 8/31/26

Hear from a prostate cancer patient about the one test more men should ask for

(Novartis) - Dr. Koo, EVP and CMO at Prostate Cancer Foundation, and Bill, who is living with prostate cancer, answer some frequently asked questions about PSMA testing. Talk to your doctor and visit … more

Novartis | 8/31/26

Landmark Agreement is a Milestone Moment for Youth Mental Health

(NewsUSA) - It's no secret that kids today are struggling with mental health. Heightened academic pressure, the stress of growing up, family dynamics and lack of social connection all play a role, … more

NewsUSA | 8/28/26

What Online Sellers Don’t Want You to Know About Retatrutide

(Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies) - Over the past few months, you may have come across advertisements online or on social media for a new weight loss drug called retatrutide, also commonly … more

Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies | 8/26/26

Why Inclusive Fitness Is About More Than Exercise

(NewsUSA) - For individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, fitness can mean much more than getting stronger or improving endurance. The right approach to movement can help people … more

NewsUSA | 8/24/26

Double the Hope on Lung Cancer Research: $400,000 to Outsmart Lung Cancer

(Erika Braaksma ) - While World Lung Cancer Day was recognized on August 1, the urgent need to raise global awareness for those affected by the disease and to accelerate the search for a cure remains … more

Erika Braaksma | 8/17/26

Health In Hand Launches New Tool to Help Consumers Spot AI-Generated Health Videos

(NewsUSA) - As millions of Americans turn to social media, online videos and AI-driven platforms for health information, the Health In Hand Foundation is launching a new resource to help consumers … more

NewsUSA | 8/12/26

What Women Need to Know About Cardiovascular Disease

(NewsUSA) - Heart disease is often thought of as a condition that affects older adults, but new research from the American Heart Association suggests the future of women's heart health may be far … more

NewsUSA | 7/21/26