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May 18, 2026 Evan Vega

Researchers Identify Hidden Muscle Fat as a New Risk Factor for Heart Disease and Metabolic Disorders

A 2026 study of 11,000 adults found hidden muscle fat linked to higher risks of heart disease and metabolic disorders, independent of body size.

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May 16, 2026 Evan Vega

CMS Imposes Six-Month Nationwide Moratorium on New Medicare Enrollment for Hospices and Home Health Agencies

CMS announces a six-month nationwide moratorium on new Medicare enrollments for hospices and home health agencies starting May 13, 2026.

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May 16, 2026 Evan Vega

Tiny Gut Particles May Drive Aging-Related Inflammation and Chronic Disease, Researchers Say

Researchers found that gut-derived exosomes from older animals trigger inflammation and metabolic changes linked to aging and chronic disease.

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May 16, 2026 Evan Vega

Just 30 Minutes of High-Intensity Exercise a Week May Deliver Major Health Gains, Scientists Report

Researchers at NTNU found that 30 minutes of weekly high-intensity exercise can greatly improve heart health and reduce risks of premature death and diseases.

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May 16, 2026 Evan Vega

CDC updates hantavirus response as U.S. officials warn risk remains low but urge precautions after exposed travelers are monitored

The CDC activated an emergency response in May 2026 after a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship, urging precautions while monitoring exposed travelers.

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May 16, 2026 Evan Vega

Healthy infants found to have high blood levels of p-tau217, a key Alzheimer’s biomarker, in new JAMA research

A JAMA study found healthy infants have high blood levels of p-tau217, an Alzheimer’s biomarker, indicating a normal role in early development.

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May 14, 2026 Evan Vega

AMA urges Congress to impose safety rules on AI mental-health chatbots as clinical risks draw scrutiny

The AMA urged Congress to enact safety regulations for AI mental-health chatbots to address risks like misinformation and privacy breaches.

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May 14, 2026 Evan Vega

Health-system and regulatory watchers brace for new FDA and HHS actions as mifepristone, vaccines, and psychedelic medicine dominate policy debate

Federal health officials prepare new FDA and HHS actions in 2024 amid debates on mifepristone, vaccines, and psychedelic medicine policies.

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May 14, 2026 Evan Vega

Tenerife grapples with hantavirus response as WHO issues follow-up guidance amid local public health monitoring

Tenerife monitors public health after hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius, with WHO issuing follow-up guidance amid three confirmed deaths.

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May 13, 2026 Evan Vega

Retrospective study links GLP-1 drugs to lower breast cancer mortality and recurrence, but experts question data quality

A 2026 retrospective study linked GLP-1 receptor agonists to reduced breast cancer mortality and recurrence in over 800,000 U.S. women, amid data quality concerns.