31 Aug, 2026

19 states sue over federal crackdown on gender-affirming care

WASHINGTON — A coalition of Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia have sued the federal Health Department, calling a statement rejecting gender-affirming care signed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. an overreach of his authority. The lawsuit, filed by 19 states and D.C., says the declaration — which claims that gender-affirming care, including […]

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L Glutamine for Leaky Gut

Ah January. It’s really a way to shine a light on what your gut really feels. After holiday meals and drinks, sedentary afternoons and late nights, digestion can feel a little…slow. Bloating persists longer than usual, foods are harder to tolerate, and your stomach just doesn’t feel settled. If this is your case, hello, we […]

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Trump decides to demand lower drug prices under Medicare

You’re reading the web edition of DC Diagnosis, STAT’s biweekly newsletter on health and medicine policy and politics. Sign up here to receive it in your inbox on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The NIH director started the Pete & Bobby fitness challenge, but I didn’t see Jay Bhattacharya doing pull-ups. And you can decide what you […]

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11 Menopause Influencers I Love (As a Perimenopausal British Girl)

Menopause is no longer a whispered word, nor is it something women are expected to “experience” behind closed doors. Thanks to a growing group of outspoken, evidence-based, and deeply connected influencers with menopause, the midlife debate has changed dramatically. As the ridiculously good hashtag says, it’s #not your mommenopause. Once presented as an end, menopause […]

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Mass General Brigham strengthened its financial results, despite industry uncertainty

Despite the uncertainty and worry roiling Massachusetts hospitals, the state’s largest health system saw its finances improve last year, running a small operating surplus and enjoying a windfall from investment income. Mass General Brigham on Friday reported an operating gain of $59.2 million for the fiscal year ending in September, a margin of 0.3 percent, […]

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Process Over Perfection: Embracing the Unfinished in the Art and Design World

For years, art and design have been driven by polish. Clean lines, flawless finishes, carefully curated launches. Perfection wasn’t just admired — it was expected. Now, the art and design world is moving away from the traditions of the past, breaking from classical conventions to embrace new, experimental approaches. But lately, something has shifted. As […]

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IVF Packages Abroad 101 | Your expert guide to choosing

If you’ve explored the idea of ​​IVF abroad, you’ve probably noticed that Portugal is starting to appear on more and more people’s radar. And with clinics like Procreate a Fertility Clinic offer advanced treatment combined with a warm, patient-centered approachit’s easy to understand why. Their exceptional offer includes: Cutting-edge technology to maximize your chances of […]

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