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Oura Ring 5 Launches With Smaller Design and GLP-1 Medication Tracking

The new smart ring, released June 4, is 40% smaller than previous versions and starts at $399.

Jun 5, 2026

World Cup Health Officials Prepare for Heat Illness and Disease Risks

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs across 16 cities in three countries starting June 11, raising public health concerns about respiratory illness, heat, and vaccine-preventable diseases.

Jun 5, 2026

A Mom Nearly Died After Mistaking Sepsis Symptoms for the Flu

Her case is part of a broader effort to raise awareness about sepsis, which kills more than 350,000 adults in the United States each year.

Jun 5, 2026

Pregnant Patients May Pay More Under Proposed OB-GYN Billing Change

A shift to time-based billing for obstetric care, backed by the American College of OB-GYNs, could increase out-of-pocket costs for some patients.

Jun 5, 2026

Women Face Significantly Higher Rates of Anxiety and Depression Than Men

Experts are calling for a full overhaul of mental health care systems to better address conditions that disproportionately affect women.

Jun 5, 2026

Black Men Use Barbershops as Safe Spaces for Mental Health Conversations

Community-based programs are bringing licensed therapists and peer support into barbershops across the country to reach Black men who avoid traditional mental health services.

Jun 5, 2026

Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Rising as More Children Go Unvaccinated

By late May, the CDC had tracked a surge in measles cases, with South Carolina reporting 669 cases alone.

Jun 4, 2026

Study Links Any Amount of Alcohol to Risk of 20 Health Conditions

Pharyngeal cancer showed the strongest connection, with a 105% increased risk at any level of drinking.

Jun 4, 2026

Genesis Ranch Buys 86 Acres in Arkansas to Build Teen Girls Mental Health Campus

The Prairie Grove facility will be designed specifically to treat adolescent girls, as mental health providers across the country report rising demand.

Jun 4, 2026

Home-Delivered Medical Meals Cut Emergency Room Visits and Costs

A new study found that patients who received medically tailored meals delivered to their homes used emergency services significantly less often.

Jun 4, 2026

Miami-Dade Health Officials Confirm Case of Flesh-Eating Bacteria

The rare bacterial infection, known for rapidly destroying soft tissue, was confirmed in Miami-Dade County by local health officials.

Jun 4, 2026

Scientists Find New Location Where HIV Hides in the Body

The discovery adds to existing knowledge about viral reservoirs that make HIV impossible to fully eliminate with current treatments.

Jun 4, 2026