Health

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17,000 Minnesotans Drop MNSure Coverage as Costs Rise and Tax Credit Ends

MPR News reports that the loss of a federal tax credit and rising premiums pushed thousands of Minnesotans off their health plans in 2026.

Jul 12, 2026

Nebraska Medicaid Work Requirements Create Confusion Among Enrollees

NBC News reports that new work requirements for Medicaid in Nebraska have left residents and navigators struggling to understand what the rules demand.

Jul 12, 2026

Fireworks Release Particulate Matter and Microplastics, Researcher Argues for Ban

A rapid response published in the British Medical Journal calls on policymakers worldwide to prohibit fireworks displays due to climate, air quality, and public health concerns.

Jul 12, 2026

Team-Based Medical Approach Shows New Results in Obesity Treatment Study

Researchers found that coordinating care across multiple health professionals produced better outcomes for patients managing obesity.

Jul 11, 2026

Online Therapy Reduces Depression and Anxiety in Dementia Caregivers Over Six Months

A study found that caregivers who received internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy showed sustained mental health improvements compared to those who did not.

Jul 11, 2026

West Nile Virus Reaches North Texas with First Human Case of 2026

Denton County health officials confirmed the infection, which marks the first human West Nile case reported in the region this year.

Jul 11, 2026

Wyoming Confirms Third Measles Case in Unvaccinated Adult This Year

The Wyoming Department of Health identified the case, continuing a pattern tied to unvaccinated individuals.

Jul 11, 2026

WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy Draws Sharp Debate in Medical Journals

Researchers are divided over whether the WHO's Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025-2034 sets appropriate standards for safety and evidence.

Jul 11, 2026

Skin Cancer Warning Signs Go Beyond Mole Changes, Doctors Say

Persistent sores, scaly patches, and a tool called the "ugly duckling" sign are among the most commonly missed early indicators of skin cancer.

Jul 11, 2026

Cyclospora Outbreak Spreads but Source Food Remains Unidentified

Health investigators have been unable to pinpoint which food is carrying the parasite that has sickened thousands of people.

Jul 10, 2026

Major Study Finds Top Weight-Loss Drugs Cause High Dropout Rates

A review of nearly 100,000 participants found tirzepatide and cagrilinitide-semaglutide produced the greatest weight loss but also the most side effects.

Jul 10, 2026

Fifteen States Sue Federal Government to Save School Mental Health Grants

States argue the Trump administration illegally cut hundreds of millions in mental health funding that schools depend on.

Jul 10, 2026