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Don’t break Senate confirmations, EU may need Trump’s ‘tough love’ and other commentary
November 19, 2024 | 7:58pmDonald Trump’s “demand that the Senate go into recess to allow his top appointees to take office without a confirmation vote would be a complete abdication of the chamber’s constitutional...
Popular toothpaste made with bacteria-contaminated water: FDA
November 19, 2024 | 3:07pmThe Food and Drug Administration sent a letter to the company on Tuesday accusing it of not doing enough to address the problem.
Trump picks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS head: Letters to the Editor — Nov. 19, 2024
November 18, 2024 | 8:07pmPost readers discuss Donald Trump’s choice of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head Health and Human Services.
RFK Jr. poses with Big Mac and a Coke on Trump Force One — after pledging to make America healthy
November 17, 2024 | 9:05amHe's going to make America healthy again — right after this combo meal.
Human case of bird flu confirmed in Oregon, linked to poultry plant
November 15, 2024 | 4:39pm"There is no evidence of person-to-person transmission and the risk to the public is low," the CDC said.
Trump nominates RFK Jr. to lead HHS, tapping the noted vaccine skeptic to end the 'chronic disease epidemic'
November 14, 2024 | 3:42pmTrump has championed him on his health background and has said he would let him "go wild" should he win the Nov. 5 election.
E. coli cases climb to 104 in McDonald’s outbreak tied to slivered onions
November 14, 2024 | 5:45amCases have been detected in 14 states, according to an update from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Trump can make America healthy again with this 5-point agenda
November 13, 2024 | 5:41pmLife expectancy in the United States has been shrinking for a decade, despite trillions spent covering the uninsured and Donald Trump says we can do better.
RFK Jr. suggests 600 people from the National Institutes of Health will be fired on day one of Trump’s second term
November 11, 2024 | 7:26pm"We need to act fast, and we want to have those people in place on Jan. 20, so that on Jan. 21, 600 people are going to walk into offices...
This is why Americans are turning down their dream job: poll
November 4, 2024 | 2:06pmA new survey has revealed one in three Americans would turn down a dream job if it didn’t offer good health insurance options.
Idaho health department isn’t allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore — experts say it’s a first
November 2, 2024 | 3:59amA regional public health department in Idaho is no longer providing COVID-19 vaccines to residents in six counties after a narrow decision by its board.
IV fluid factory damaged by Hurricane Helene partly recovered as hospital shortages persist
October 31, 2024 | 2:20pmBaxter, which makes around 60% of the IV solutions used in the US daily, announced that it has restarted its highest-throughput manufacturing line.
These are the 10 best ED treatments from hims to Roman
October 25, 2024 | 2:52pmThings are looking up!
Want to extend your healthspan? The Vitamin Shoppe reveals secrets to support longevity
October 23, 2024 | 1:13pmReverse aging used to be for A-listers, but this company wants to make it for everyone.
Family selling dream home to fund life-saving treatment for 5-year-old daughter that will cost staggering amount
October 18, 2024 | 12:33pmA family is faced with selling their dream home to raise funds for their daughter’s life-saving therapy, which will cost a gigantic amount.
NY yoga teacher reveals why her parents hired kidnappers to snatch her from room as a teen
October 18, 2024 | 6:40amThe high school junior screamed for help as was tackled to the ground before being handcuffed and carried downstairs where they were greeted by Pelowski's mother.
Trump questions Harris' health after allergy revelation: 'Dangerous situation'
October 15, 2024 | 3:08pmHarris suffers from allergic rhinitis and allergic conjunctivitis, aka hay fever and itchy, watery eyes.
Children and teenagers who have contracted COVID are more prone to Type 2 diabetes: study
October 14, 2024 | 10:30pmChildren were 50% more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes around six months after contracting the coronavirus infection compared to those impacted by other respiratory illnesses, the study found.
I'm a gastroenterologist — here's why I'll never eat potato salad
October 12, 2024 | 11:40amA medical student stated, "I would never eat potato salad."
Whooping cough infections climb to over 17,600 cases in the US
October 12, 2024 | 11:28amThat’s more than a 340% increase over the 3,962 cases reported last October.