Health - Page 113

December 9

Breakthrough GLP-1 implant promises major weight-loss benefits for pets

The world's first GLP-1 weight-loss treatment for pets has begun with successful cat dosing. The six-month implant could revolutionize obesity care for cats, experts say.

December 9

GOP senator pitches 'Black Friday' Obamacare fix that bridges Democrat, Republican demands

Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., is hopeful Republicans will coalesce behind his Obamacare subsidy plan, but acknowledged that time was running out to pass a solution.

December 9

Bipartisan lawmakers unveil Obamacare extension as pressure grows on Johnson for play call

Bipartisan House lawmakers introduce bill to extend COVID-era Obamacare subsidies for two years as millions face skyrocketing healthcare premiums in 2026.

December 9

New baldness treatment shows dramatic hair-regrowth gains in major trial

New topical hair loss treatment shows a 539% improvement in trials, offering hope for male-pattern baldness sufferers after decades without innovation.

December 9

Senate Republicans unveil plan to replace Obamacare subsidies with health savings accounts

Republican senators unveil plan to fund Healthcare Savings Accounts with $1,000- to $1,500 instead of extending Biden-era Obamacare insurance subsidies.

December 8

Trump cabinet members do pull-ups at airport to launch $1B family travel program nationwide

Trump officials do pull-ups at airport to launch $1 billion "Make Travel Family Friendly Again" campaign with new play areas and nursing rooms.

December 8

RFK Jr. and Sean Duffy do pull-ups on camera at airport

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy showed off their ability to do pull-ups during a press conference on Dec. 8, 2025. (Credit: CSPAN)

December 8

Obamacare paying out for tens of thousands of dead and bogus accounts: watchdog

Government Accountability Office finds Obamacare fraud with 68,000 duplicate enrollments and fake accounts receiving over $10,000 monthly in premium tax credits.

December 8

Collins, Moreno unveil Obamacare plan as Republicans search for solution to expiring subsidies

Senate Republicans have yet to unify behind a plan for the expiring Obamacare subsidies, while Senate Democrats have offered a proposal that is likely dead in the water with the GOP.

December 8

CDC reports 21st cruise ship norovirus outbreak this year, with nearly 100 people infected

The CDC confirms a norovirus outbreak on an AIDAdiva cruise ship sickened 95 passengers and six crew members during a November voyage from Germany to multiple destinations.