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Military Testosterone Policy Raises Questions About Its Links to Aggression
Source — Jul 30, 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s call for a “High-T military” raises questions about testosterone’s effect on aggression in some men.
Former Officials Protest U.S. Plan to Defund Pan American Health Organization
Source — Jul 30, 2026
The group of former health and national security officials warned that Americans will be more vulnerable to infectious disease threats.
Erica Schwartz, Trump’s Nominee for C.D.C. Director, Advances to Full Senate Vote
Source — Jul 30, 2026
A vote to confirm Dr. Erica Schwartz, who has publicly supported childhood vaccines, will take place in the full Senate.
After Obamacare Cuts, Hospitals Are Treating More Uninsured Patients
Source — Jul 30, 2026
More people who lost coverage after congressional Republicans ended enhanced federal subsidies are now seeking care in emergency rooms and unable to pay bills.
Rice bran compound may help ease irritable bowel symptoms
Source — Jul 30, 2026
A compound in rice bran may help calm an overactive gut by reducing the calcium signals that cause intestinal muscles to contract. Ferulic acid suppressed contractions triggered by several chemical messengers in laborat…
Fauci Pleads the Fifth, Refusing to Answer Questions on Covid Origins at Senate Hearing
Source — Jul 29, 2026
Senator Rand Paul said the committee he leads would vote next week on whether to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt of Congress.
Daily multivitamin may help older adults stay independent
Source — Jul 29, 2026
Taking a daily multivitamin may help older adults preserve the strength and stamina needed for everyday activities. After three years, users reported better functional health than those taking a placebo, although the pr…
Trump Will End Subsidies for Medicare Drug Premiums
Source — Jul 29, 2026
Millions of older Americans could pay more for their prescription drug coverage next year.