Trump unveils outline of new health care plan With the end of federal health insurance subsidies, President Donald Trump has floated a new plan aimed at changing how Americans pay for insurance and medical care. Jan 20, 2026 0 11
Native American pregnancy-related deaths: They want a voice to stop the trend Just hours after Rhonda Swaney left a prenatal appointment for her first pregnancy, she felt severe pain in her stomach and started vomiting. Jan 20, 2026 0 11
GOP cuts will cripple Medicaid enrollment, warns CEO of largest public health plan When the head of the nation's largest publicly operated health plan worries about the looming federal cuts to Medicaid, it's not just her job. It's personal. Jan 20, 2026 0 10
Routine eye screening provides a window to heart health in type 2 diabetes Recent findings have shown that routine eye screening could also be used for early detection of underlying heart disease in people with type 2 diabetes. Jan 20, 2026 0 13
Agriculture secretary says healthy meals can cost $3, critics say it's not that simple Can Americans really eat healthy for just $3 a meal? Jan 20, 2026 0 8
Global network of virologists warns of measles resurgence The Global Virus Network (GVN), representing eminent human and animal virologists from more than 90 Centers of Excellence and Affiliates in over 40 countries dedicated to advancing research, collaboration, and pandemic preparedness, ... Jan 20, 2026 0 8
Polymer cables for MRI applications: No place for metal Anyone who has ever had to get a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan knows that magnetic and highly conductive materials are a no-go in the tube-shaped scanners. However, for complex diagnoses and medical research, this ... Jan 20, 2026 0 7
Continuous care from community-based midwives reduces risk of preterm birth by 45%, finds study Women who receive continuous care from community-based midwives have a significantly reduced risk of preterm birth in comparison to those who receive standard care. This care model also significantly reduced risks of preterm ... Jan 20, 2026 0 7
Type 2 diabetes prevention could more than halve carbon footprint linked to disease complications Preventing high blood glucose (pre-diabetes) from turning into type 2 diabetes with lifestyle changes could more than halve the carbon footprint associated with treating the complications of the disease, suggests a modeling ... Jan 20, 2026 0 11
Mix of different types of physical activity may be best for longer life Regularly doing a mix of different types of physical activity may be best for prolonging the lifespan, but the associations aren't linear, pointing to a possible optimal threshold effect, suggests research published in the ... Jan 20, 2026 0 277
