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Microplastics Are Chemically Alive and Probably Up to No Good

New research points to a "possibly overlooked mechanism" for how microplastics can harm people's health. more

Ed Cara (via Gizmodo | Tecg. Science. Culture) | 10/16/26

Know Your Risk: Woman's Hospital doctor shares critical breast cancer warning signs

Woman’s Hospital encourages women to take charge of their breast health through regular screenings, personal risk assessments and early detection. more

Sydney Simone (via BRProud.com) | 10/16/26

Women with autoimmune diseases are more likely to be misdiagnosed with mental health conditions

Women with autoimmune disorders are significantly more likely than men to be misdiagnosed as having a psychiatric or psychosomatic condition, new research shows. more

Courtenay Harris Bond (via PhillyVoice) | 10/16/26

'I took action': Foulkes responds to criticism of her leadership role at CVS after $315M settlement

Democratic nominee for Rhode Island governor Helena Foulkes is speaking publicly for the first time since CVS reached a settlement in a federal lawsuit. more

Jusolyn Flower (via WPRI - Local News) | 10/16/26

What Myrtle Beach Residents Should Know Before Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer

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Marleny Hucks (via MyrtleBeachSC) | 10/16/26

Survivor shares how bystander CPR saved his life

On World Restart a Heart Day, cardiac arrest survivor Johnnie Davis is sharing how his wife's quick action saved his life. more

Taylor Miller (via WCCB Charlotte) | 10/16/26

Eat for Your Poop: A Nutrition Lesson From the Bottom Up

When most of us choose what we want to eat for dinner, we think about how the food will taste and if we want that oral experience. Food connoisseurs, who are also called foodies, dive deep into the … more

Sydney Ross Singer (via Hawaii Reporter) | 10/15/26

Why Women Should Find Out Their Breast Cancer Risk Earlier than You Think

(NewsUSA) - For many people, breast cancer screening becomes a priority around age 40. However, according to recommendations from the American College of Radiology® (ACR®), one of the most … more

NewsUSA | 10/8/26

Ask About Clinical Trials on Day One

(Mitch Jelniker) - For people diagnosed with small cell lung cancer, the clinical trial conversation belongs in the very first appointment.A diagnosis of SCLC can trigger a whirlwind of appointments, … more

Mitch Jelniker | 9/18/26

From Uncertainty to Reassurance: How a Small Heart Monitor and Ablation Procedure Helped One Father Conquer the Unknowns of Atrial Fibrillation

(NewsUSA) - In 2018, then-52-year-old Todd Repass Jr. stood up after a meal and immediately knew something was wrong. It was terrifying. He felt weak, short of breath, and, at times, dizzy. The … more

NewsUSA | 9/16/26

Youth Tobacco Use Is at Historic Lows. Adult Smokers Still Need Better Choices.

(Dr. Matthew Holman) - There is a piece of good public health news that deserves more attention: youth tobacco use in the United States has fallen to historically low levels. That progress did not … more

Dr. Matthew Holman | 9/8/26

America’s New Drug Dealers Have Moved from Street Corners to the Internet – and the FDA is Letting Them

(Peter Pitts, President and Co-founder of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest ) - Consumers purchasing retatrutide online may think they are buying a safe, clinically tested weight-loss … more

Peter Pitts, President and Co-founder of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest | 9/3/26

After a Life-Changing Cancer Diagnosis, One Nurse Is Prioritizing Faith Over Fear

(Gilead and Kite Oncology) - Vanessa had a plan. As a travel nurse from Memphis, Tennessee, she was working across the country, building her career and saving up to buy a home. She had mapped out her … more

Gilead and Kite Oncology | 8/31/26

Hear from a prostate cancer patient about the one test more men should ask for

(Novartis) - Dr. Koo, EVP and CMO at Prostate Cancer Foundation, and Bill, who is living with prostate cancer, answer some frequently asked questions about PSMA testing. Talk to your doctor and visit … more

Novartis | 8/31/26

Landmark Agreement is a Milestone Moment for Youth Mental Health

(NewsUSA) - It's no secret that kids today are struggling with mental health. Heightened academic pressure, the stress of growing up, family dynamics and lack of social connection all play a role, … more

NewsUSA | 8/28/26

What Online Sellers Don’t Want You to Know About Retatrutide

(Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies) - Over the past few months, you may have come across advertisements online or on social media for a new weight loss drug called retatrutide, also commonly … more

Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies | 8/26/26

Why Inclusive Fitness Is About More Than Exercise

(NewsUSA) - For individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, fitness can mean much more than getting stronger or improving endurance. The right approach to movement can help people … more

NewsUSA | 8/24/26

Double the Hope on Lung Cancer Research: $400,000 to Outsmart Lung Cancer

(Erika Braaksma ) - While World Lung Cancer Day was recognized on August 1, the urgent need to raise global awareness for those affected by the disease and to accelerate the search for a cure remains … more

Erika Braaksma | 8/17/26

Health In Hand Launches New Tool to Help Consumers Spot AI-Generated Health Videos

(NewsUSA) - As millions of Americans turn to social media, online videos and AI-driven platforms for health information, the Health In Hand Foundation is launching a new resource to help consumers … more

NewsUSA | 8/12/26

What Women Need to Know About Cardiovascular Disease

(NewsUSA) - Heart disease is often thought of as a condition that affects older adults, but new research from the American Heart Association suggests the future of women's heart health may be far … more

NewsUSA | 7/21/26