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Urgent Care Clinics Step In as Abortion Access Shrinks in Rural America

With dozens of abortion clinics closing even in states where the procedure remains legal, small-town urgent care providers are emerging as an unlikely stopgap.

Apr 13, 2026

New Nano-Cage Filter Removes 98% of "Forever Chemicals" From Drinking Water

Australian scientists have developed a molecular trap that captures even the hardest-to-remove PFAS compounds, offering hope for cleaner water supplies worldwide.

Apr 13, 2026

The "Rotten Egg" Gas That Could Help Fight Alzheimer's Disease

Johns Hopkins researchers discover that a protein producing tiny amounts of hydrogen sulfide in the brain may be essential for memory and could open new avenues for treating neurodegenerative disease.

Apr 13, 2026

Doja Cat's Lipedema Disclosure Shines Light on Underdiagnosed Condition Affecting Millions of Women

The Grammy-winning artist shared on TikTok that she believes she has lipedema, a chronic condition causing abnormal fat accumulation that does not respond to diet or exercise.

Apr 12, 2026

CMS Proposes Hospital Payment Updates and Joint Replacement Cost Reductions for Medicare Beneficiaries

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released proposals targeting hospital reimbursement rates and lower costs for hip, knee, and ankle replacement surgeries.

Apr 12, 2026

New Cholesterol Guidelines Urge Earlier Treatment and Lower Lipid Targets for Heart Disease Prevention

Eleven leading medical organizations, including the AHA and ACC, have released updated guidelines that emphasize lifelong cholesterol management and expanded risk assessment tools.

Apr 12, 2026

New Federal Guidance Limits Medicaid and CHIP Funding for Certain Noncitizens

CMS is directing states to prepare for restrictions on federal matching funds for Medicaid and children's health coverage starting October 1, 2026.

Apr 11, 2026

FDA Approves Leucovorin for Rare Brain Disorder but Stops Short of Endorsing It for Autism

The approval marks the first treatment for cerebral folate deficiency, but the drug's potential use for autism remains unresolved despite earlier signals from the Trump administration.

Apr 11, 2026

Psilocybin Shows Striking Promise in Helping Smokers Quit, New Trial Finds

Smokers who received a single supervised dose of psilocybin alongside therapy were six times more likely to quit than those using nicotine patches.

Apr 11, 2026

Wegovy Linked to Higher Risk of Rare 'Eye Stroke' Than Ozempic, Study Finds

Researchers found the higher-dose weight loss formulation of semaglutide showed a stronger association with a vision-threatening condition, especially in men.

Apr 11, 2026

Stressful Relationships and Multivitamins: New Research Explores What Speeds Up — and Slows Down — Biological Aging

Two recent studies examine how social stress and daily supplements may influence how fast our bodies age at the cellular level.

Apr 11, 2026

From ADHD Subtypes to Menopause and Mental Health: This Week's Top Health Discoveries

New research is reshaping how we understand ADHD, obesity-related cancer, GLP-1 medications, and the mental health toll of menopause, while experts raise alarms about a social media trend targeting young men.

Apr 11, 2026