Latest US health headlines. Full list: https://www.healthrankings.co/healthrankings-news.html https://www.healthrankings.co/news-feed.xml#feed 2026-06-12T03:43:21.567Z HealthRankings generate-sitemap.js https://www.healthrankings.co/news/4-bad-vegetables-you-should-eat-for-weight-loss-according-to-dietitians-eatingwe.html 2026-06-11T02:42:23.000Z 2026-06-11T02:42:23.000Z

Some vegetables like corn and potatoes have earned a reputation that they’re bad for weight loss. Dietitians explain why that might not be true.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/man-with-leptospirosis-died-after-breeding-rats-in-his-rv-city-says-the-berkeley.html 2026-06-11T02:26:11.000Z 2026-06-11T02:26:11.000Z

A woman who lived with him got sick but recovered. The city said they were the first human cases of lepto in more than a decade.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/rare-disease-linked-to-rabbits-has-colorado-health-officials-on-alert-yahoo.html 2026-06-11T01:06:00.000Z 2026-06-11T01:06:00.000Z

Colorado health officials announced on June 9 that they had detected a rare disease linked to rabbits and ticks in the state.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/sirt7-regulates-dosage-compensation-and-safeguards-the-female-x-chromosome-natur.html 2026-06-10T20:49:42.000Z 2026-06-10T20:49:42.000Z

SIRT7 safeguards X-chromosome integrity and dosage balance with autosomes.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/mutation-dependent-responses-to-sleep-and-exercise-in-clonal-haematopoiesis-natu.html 2026-06-10T20:49:42.000Z 2026-06-10T20:49:42.000Z

Sleep and exercise can slow clonal haematopoiesis and limit mutant cell-driven atherosclerosis.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/dietitian-explains-what-really-happens-when-coffee-hits-an-empty-stomach-first-t.html 2026-06-10T20:03:55.000Z 2026-06-10T20:03:55.000Z

While social media often portrays drinking coffee first thing in the morning as harmful, the reality is more nuanced and rooted in physiology.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/people-are-revealing-the-20-most-terrifying-scientific-facts-and-i-wish-i-could-.html 2026-06-10T20:01:02.000Z 2026-06-10T20:01:02.000Z

Warning: Do NOT read any of these facts before bed tonight.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/as-the-glp-1-race-heats-up-how-can-investors-position-themselves-for-the-next-wa.html 2026-06-10T19:19:18.000Z 2026-06-10T19:19:18.000Z

Track next-gen GLP-1 obesity & metabolic drugs—oral pills, triple agonists, combos—plus U.S. pricing and coverage impacts on Lilly and rivals.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/ob-gyn-group-makes-vaccine-recommendations-for-the-first-time-ap-news.html 2026-06-10T18:33:00.000Z 2026-06-10T18:33:00.000Z

A prominent OB-GYN group announced a set of vaccine recommendations on Wednesday that differs from what the U.S. government advises. The immunization schedule is specifically for pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women. It aligns with prior recommendatio…

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/5-daily-exercises-that-restore-muscle-tone-faster-than-gym-workouts-after-60-eat.html 2026-06-10T16:35:29.000Z 2026-06-10T16:35:29.000Z

A certified trainer, Terry Tateossian, shares 5 daily moves that restore muscle tone and strength after age 60.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/ebola-screening-at-tt-borders-trinidad-express-newspapers.html 2026-06-10T16:31:00.000Z 2026-06-10T16:31:00.000Z

Health Minister Dr Lackram Bodoe has announced that strict border management measures have been implemented in Trinidad and Tobago, under which persons arriving from countries affected by an Ebola outbreak

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/glp-1-users-get-surgery-for-ozempic-ears-side-effect-the-daily-beast.html 2026-06-10T15:54:05.000Z 2026-06-10T15:54:05.000Z

And you thought “Ozempic butt” was the worst of it.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/stanford-lays-out-plans-for-the-biggest-medical-facility-in-its-history-san-fran.html 2026-06-10T15:04:21.000Z 2026-06-10T15:04:21.000Z

Stanford Medicine plans to begin construction of a major new cancer center in Redwood City as soon as 2029 that will serve the growing number of patients.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/chronic-inflammation-troubles-doctor-shares-6-foods-that-may-help-calm-the-body-.html 2026-06-10T14:42:51.000Z 2026-06-10T14:42:51.000Z

Dealing with inflammation? These anti-inflammatory foods may help improve overall health and improve well-being. | Health

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/i-m-a-stanford-longevity-researcher-my-85-year-old-italian-mother-s-5-rules-for-.html 2026-06-10T14:30:01.000Z 2026-06-10T14:30:01.000Z

Dr. Lucia Aronica has studied aging for over 20 years. She shares the happiness and longevity lessons passed down by her 85-year-old mother.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/1-in-3-adults-who-don-t-know-how-to-dose-medications-are-you-one-of-them-cnn.html 2026-06-10T14:00:08.000Z 2026-06-10T14:00:08.000Z

Medical visits are often quick, leaving patients to rely on written instructions. But many aren’t taught to interpret the information they are given, a study says.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/rabid-foxes-found-near-popular-trail-in-baltimore-s-roland-park-thebanner-com.html 2026-06-10T13:34:00.000Z 2026-06-10T13:34:00.000Z

Baltimore City officials are warning residents about rabid foxes found in Roland Park.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/3-ways-glp-1-drugs-could-be-getting-better-the-washington-post.html 2026-06-10T12:04:02.000Z 2026-06-10T12:04:02.000Z

Drug companies are racing to catch up to Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, seeking to require fewer shots or reduce side effects.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/older-drug-reprograms-white-blood-cells-improves-blood-sugar-in-type-1-diabetes-.html 2026-06-10T11:24:49.000Z 2026-06-10T11:24:49.000Z

(This is an excerpt of the Health Rounds newsletter, where we present latest medical studies on Tuesdays and Thursdays.) June 10 (Reuters) - We also report...

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/dangerous-tick-borne-disease-discovered-again-in-calif-sfgate.html 2026-06-10T11:15:00.000Z 2026-06-10T11:15:00.000Z

A fourth person has become sickened by a rare bacteria first discovered in Sonoma County.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/this-overlooked-health-marker-is-linked-to-better-longevity-and-you-ve-probably-.html 2026-06-10T11:00:18.000Z 2026-06-10T11:00:18.000Z

Increasing this can boost your brain, decrease anxiety, improve cardiovascular health and more.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/is-the-peptide-craze-backed-by-science-the-promise-behind-the-hype-nature.html 2026-06-10T10:35:07.000Z 2026-06-10T10:35:07.000Z

Peptide injections are the hottest trend in wellness. Researchers say enthusiasm for these unregulated drugs has got ahead of the science.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/the-infectious-diseases-that-experts-worry-could-spread-during-the-world-cup-the.html 2026-06-10T10:32:21.000Z 2026-06-10T10:32:21.000Z

Officials are less worried about viruses in the headlines, and more concerned about illnesses like measles and dengue, as well as covid-19 and sexually transmitted infections.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/trump-s-war-on-state-capacity-is-coming-home-to-roost-slow-boring.html 2026-06-10T10:03:53.000Z 2026-06-10T10:03:53.000Z

From the screwworm to Ebola and beyond, there��s a price to pay.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/diagnostic-dilemma-man-who-donated-his-body-after-death-had-rare-triple-penis-li.html 2026-06-10T10:00:00.000Z 2026-06-10T10:00:00.000Z

Supernumerary, or extra, penises are very uncommon. Medical students uncovered a particularly rare case while dissecting a cadaver.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/how-to-talk-to-someone-who-has-dementia-psyche.html 2026-06-10T10:00:00.000Z 2026-06-10T10:00:00.000Z

Dementia makes communication more challenging, but these practices and tips can help you stay connected through the changes

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/my-stepsister-went-off-the-rails-when-our-dad-died-now-i-m-not-sure-what-i-owe-h.html 2026-06-10T10:00:00.000Z 2026-06-10T10:00:00.000Z

I'm so confused.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/anguished-parents-doctors-in-tears-utah-s-long-measles-outbreak-takes-a-toll-kff.html 2026-06-10T09:02:18.000Z 2026-06-10T09:02:18.000Z

Measles has been spreading in Utah for nearly a year, straining hospitals, schools, and parents. The state’s outbreak provides a glimpse into a new era in America’s health, in which vaccine-preventable diseases become common again.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/6-herbs-that-may-help-you-sleep-better-than-melatonin-verywell-health.html 2026-06-10T07:16:41.000Z 2026-06-10T07:16:41.000Z

Discover which herbs can help you sleep better, such as valerian, chamomile, lavender, passionflower, and ashwagandha, and how they promote more restful sleep.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/a-yale-researcher-measured-how-people-felt-about-growing-old-and-what-she-found-.html 2026-06-10T07:00:57.000Z 2026-06-10T07:00:57.000Z

I will admit something I have not examined too closely until recently. For a while there, I dreaded getting older — nothing dramatic, just a low hum of unease that showed up around the time I turned 30, when I was gaining weight and feeling slower than I used…

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/mama-golden-retriever-rescued-from-life-in-a-cage-thinks-little-kids-are-her-bab.html 2026-06-10T06:15:00.000Z 2026-06-10T06:15:00.000Z

It’s a special dog that gets to spend her Gotcha Day surrounded by toys, family, and a fan club of tiny humans who she seems convinced belong to her. Over on...

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/popular-joint-supplement-glucosamine-linked-to-faster-alzheimer-s-progression-sc.html 2026-06-10T05:19:37.000Z 2026-06-10T05:19:37.000Z

A major study suggests glucosamine, a popular supplement for joint pain, could be linked to faster progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found a 25% higher likelihood of developing dementia among glucosamine users and …

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/a-lifetime-of-consequences-61-cool-and-interesting-medical-facts-bored-panda.html 2026-06-10T05:05:02.000Z 2026-06-10T05:05:02.000Z

At this point, it can feel like we already know almost everything there is to know about the human body. After all, doctors and scientists have spent centuries studying it. But the truth is, new discoveries are being made all the time, and there’s always some…

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/world-s-first-ai-designed-vaccine-tested-in-humans-for-the-first-time-scienceale.html 2026-06-10T03:01:35.000Z 2026-06-10T03:01:35.000Z

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed what they describe as a fundamentally new type of vaccine using artificial intelligence (AI).

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/it-s-silly-but-it-works-people-are-revealing-the-tiny-habits-that-help-them-walk.html 2026-06-10T01:31:02.000Z 2026-06-10T01:31:02.000Z

Writing all of these down immediately.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/is-a-hidden-vitamin-d-deficiency-the-reason-you-can-t-lose-weight-see-the-sympto.html 2026-06-10T01:30:11.000Z 2026-06-10T01:30:11.000Z

Could a sneaky vitamin D deficiency be the reason you can't lose weight or always feel tired? Learn the symptoms and how to boost your levels naturally.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/if-you-feel-that-the-world-is-becoming-less-intelligent-in-some-way-the-data-fro.html 2026-06-10T01:15:30.000Z 2026-06-10T01:15:30.000Z

The finding is one of the most carefully documented and least understood in contemporary cognitive science. For most of the twentieth century, average IQ scores in industrialised countries rose at a consistent pace. The increase, documented across multiple te…

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/i-felt-lighter-more-open-why-you-are-never-too-old-for-therapy-bbc.html 2026-06-10T01:00:51.000Z 2026-06-10T01:00:51.000Z

We assume therapy belongs to youth, yet older people may be particularly likely to benefit from psychological support.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/2026-aha-acc-ada-asn-guideline-for-the-prevention-detection-evaluation-and-manag.html 2026-06-10T00:54:00.000Z 2026-06-10T00:54:00.000Z

Guideline offering updated evidence on cardiovascular‑kidney‑metabolic syndrome for clinicians managing obesity, diabetes, CKD, and cardiovascular disease.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/advanced-radiotherapy-for-prostate-cancer-to-cut-sessions-from-20-to-five-bbc.html 2026-06-09T23:57:30.000Z 2026-06-09T23:57:30.000Z

Some men in England with the disease will now be offered an advanced form of treatment on the NHS.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/the-best-time-to-eat-dinner-if-you-re-trying-to-lower-your-cholesterol-eatingwel.html 2026-06-09T22:00:00.000Z 2026-06-09T22:00:00.000Z

When you eat your dinner may impact your cholesterol numbers. Dietitians explain when to eat and what to put on your plate for better heart health.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/everett-gospel-mission-plans-expansion-to-address-growing-homelessness-crisis-ko.html 2026-06-09T21:43:47.000Z 2026-06-09T21:43:47.000Z

With demand increasing for shelter services at a facility that is already operating at capacity, the Everett Gospel Mission is moving forward with a $30 million

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/colon-cancer-may-have-more-to-do-with-gut-health-than-we-realize-new-study-says-.html 2026-06-09T21:28:19.000Z 2026-06-09T21:28:19.000Z

A new study links gut health changes after precancerous polyp removal to higher colon cancer risk, suggesting diet and lifestyle matter for long-term health.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/beyond-the-tremor-unveiling-the-invisible-struggle-of-parkinson-s-disease-ksl-co.html 2026-06-09T20:02:28.000Z 2026-06-09T20:02:28.000Z

Parkinson's disease, isn't always marked by a visible tremor. The true experience often lies hidden beneath the surface – an invisible struggle impacting millions.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/glucosamine-supplements-may-speed-memory-loss-from-alzheimer-s-new-research-show.html 2026-06-09T19:41:08.000Z 2026-06-09T19:41:08.000Z

Animal experiments and analysis of patient records suggest that taking glucosamine is safe for a healthy brain but is associated with further decline in diseased brains.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/by-2030-korean-women-are-projected-to-become-the-first-population-in-human-histo.html 2026-06-09T19:15:38.000Z 2026-06-09T19:15:38.000Z

In February 2017, an international team led by Majid Ezzati, professor of global environmental health at Imperial College London, published a paper in The Lancet projecting future life expectancy across 35 industrialised countries. The study, conducted in col…

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/new-study-recommends-1-alcoholic-drink-per-day-its-researchers-want-clearer-u-s-.html 2026-06-09T18:31:59.000Z 2026-06-09T18:31:59.000Z

One of the officials involved in the study commissioned by Biden's Democratic administration accused Trump's Republican administration of “sidelining” the research — an allegation the Trump administration denies.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/take-charge-of-your-health-men-s-preventive-services-covered-by-tricare-tricare-.html 2026-06-09T18:18:15.000Z 2026-06-09T18:18:15.000Z

When’s the last time you went to the doctor for a check-up? Now’s a great time to check in on your health and learn about the men’s health and preventive services that TRICARE covers. TRICARE covers a

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/there-s-a-terrible-reason-why-this-ebola-outbreak-is-different-slate-magazine.html 2026-06-09T18:17:00.000Z 2026-06-09T18:17:00.000Z

It wouldn’t have been this way a few years ago.

https://www.healthrankings.co/news/new-research-links-even-low-alcohol-consumption-to-cancer-heart-disease-and-prem.html 2026-06-09T18:11:15.000Z 2026-06-09T18:11:15.000Z

Even what many Americans consider moderate drinking is linked to an increased risk of death, disability, and chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease, according to a new study published.  The findings show mortality risk from alcohol of 1 i…