Cancer surgery delays rise sharply, increasing death risk
#CancerCare #HealthNewsUS cancer patients face longer surgery waits, increasing death risks. A study of 2.7 million found delays for six common cancers, worsened by staffing and post-COVID backlogs, disproportionately affecting Black and uninsured patients. read more
El-Sayed Wins Michigan Primary, Sets Key Senate Battle
#Election2026 #HealthNewsEl-Sayed wins Michigan's primary, facing Rogers for Senate. Fauci faces contempt vote. Trump pitches economy in Vegas amid poll shift. Oath Keepers case dismissed. Ultra-processed snacks harm kids. Deadheads celebrate. read more
Senator Lindsey Graham dies from aortic tear
#AorticDissection #HealthNewsAn aortic tear, or aortic dissection, involves a rip in the artery's inner wall, causing severe pain like a "knife to the heart." It's often fatal, linked to artery hardening, and requires rapid diagnosis for emergency surgery. read more
New Cicada COVID Variant Evades Vaccines
#COVID19 #HealthNewsA new COVID-19 variant, BA.3.2 "Cicada," is spreading in the US. Descended from Omicron, it may evade current vaccines but isn't more severe. Experts advise continued precautions like handwashing and staying home when sick. read more
GLP-1 Drugs May Curb Addiction, Study Reveals
#HealthNews #AddictionResearchA new study finds GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may help prevent and treat multiple substance addictions, including alcohol and opioids, by targeting brain reward pathways. The research shows lower risks of addiction development and related harms. read more
RFK Jr.s Bizarre Workout Video With Kid Rock Stuns
#USPolitics #HealthNewsHealth Secretary RFK Jr. posted a workout video with musician Kid Rock, urging Americans to get active and eat real food. The 90-second montage, set to Kid Rock's music, prompted mixed and humorous reactions on social media. read more