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April 2

RFK Jr launches $134M+ national program to study microplastics in the human body, drinking water

HHS and EPA announce a joint effort to tackle microplastics and pharmaceuticals in the nation's water supply, citing a growing public health crisis.

April 1

Florida hospital patient finally leaves room after 5 months amid legal battle

A Florida hospital dropped its lawsuit to evict a patient after a spokesperson says she finally left the room she had refused to vacate for months.

April 1

Routine blood test reveals cancer diagnosis before symptoms: 'Caught it early'

A Miami man credits a routine blood test with saving his life after early-stage colon cancer was found via colonoscopy, leading to successful surgery.

March 31

Tiger Woods stepping away from golf to 'seek treatment' following DUI arrest

Fox News chief political anchor Bret Baier reacts to Tiger Woods’ new statement following arrest on ‘Special Report.’

March 31

Foreign grads sideline US-trained doctors in coveted programs, bombshell complaint alleges

Do No Harm filed a civil rights complaint accusing Corewell Health, Texas Tech, and HCA Healthcare of favoring foreign-trained doctors in residencies.

March 26

We are pulling the plug on med school DEI and making us all healthier as a result

The Liaison Committee on Medical Education silently dropped its DEI mandate on March 19, freeing 150-plus U.S. medical schools from DEI requirements.

March 25

Bipartisan Senate bill to cap insulin for Americans at $35 has new momentum

Senators are pushing the bipartisan INSULIN Act of 2026, which would cap insulin costs at $35 a month for insured and uninsured Americans starting 2027.

March 24

Biden-appointed judge rejects Trump HHS declaration on transgender treatments for kids

A federal judge ruled RFK Jr. exceeded his authority with an HHS declaration claiming gender-affirming care for minors is unsafe, granting relief.

March 22

Man charged in $90M Medicare fraud scheme; DOJ says suspect may have entered US illegally

A former California resident has been indicted on federal health care fraud charges for allegedly submitting $90 million in false Medicare Advantage claims.

March 21

Top 5 states with the highest number of safe hospitals, according to new report

Healthgrades chose 438 hospitals in 40 states for 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Awards, and Texas and Florida were among the top-performing states.