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Apr 17 2026POLITICS

Health Secretary Faces Tough Questions on Vaccines and Budget Cuts

The Health and Human Services chief, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , spoke to Congress early Thursday about his plans for the 2027 budget and his vision for healthier America. He started by saying that good nutrition is key to ending chronic disease, hoping to shift the debate away from his past vaccine cri

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Apr 17 2026HEALTH

Older Hearts Meet Digital Care: Who Gets In, How They Use It, and Fairness

Older people with heart failure are increasingly turning to digital tools like apps, wearables, and online programs for help. A recent review looked at how well these tools are tested in real life, especially focusing on who actually participates in the studies and whether everyone gets a fair chanc

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Apr 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Quiet Turn: How a Hospital Baby Changed One Doctor’s Fate

The finale of the second season ends on a surprisingly gentle note, with Dr. Robby holding an abandoned infant named Baby Jane Doe. Rather than a dramatic rescue from a ledge, the episode closes with Robby talking to the baby about his own childhood abandonment and the bright possibilities that stil

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Apr 17 2026CELEBRITIES

Prince Harry and Meghan Visit Bondi Survivors on Final Aussie Trip

The Duke of Sussex and his wife arrived in Sydney to meet people who lived through a deadly beach attack. They spoke with survivors, including a man named Elon Zizer who was shot while protecting his kids. The couple also talked to first‑responders and museum staff who are setting up a display

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Apr 17 2026HEALTH

Healthy Plant Foods and Liver Health in a Diverse Community

The liver can get stuck with fat when people have certain health problems, a condition once called fatty liver disease but now named metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). This illness is rising worldwide and doctors have only a few good ways to treat it. \\ Research sho

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Apr 17 2026HEALTH

When medical care clashes with personal beliefs

The push to include gender identity in healthcare has led to messy court battles and confusing insurance rules. Hospitals and clinics sometimes refuse treatments like sex changes or hysterectomies based on religious or ethical grounds, only to be sued by patients who feel these refusals are unfair.

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Apr 17 2026RELIGION

Young men in the U. S. are finding more meaning in religion than ever before

Recent data shows a surprising shift among young men in America. More are saying religion plays a big role in their lives than young women—a rare reversal in the past 25 years. In 2024, 42% of men aged 18-29 called religion "very important, " up from just 28% two years earlier. Meanwhile, young wome

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Apr 17 2026RELIGION

Young Men Are Finding More Meaning in Faith Than Before

A recent survey shows that more young men under 30 now say religion plays a big role in their lives. In 2023, only 28% described it as "very important, " but by 2025, that number jumped to 42%. This shift stands out because younger women, who have traditionally been more religious, are actually show

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Apr 17 2026CELEBRITIES

A Fresh Look at How Women Are Treated in TV

The show Girls rewrote the rule book for female characters on television. It let audiences see women who are messy, real and imperfect instead of flawless icons. The idea was bold and changed the conversation about what women can do on screen. Men who take creative risks are usually praised, but a w

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Apr 17 2026HEALTH

Digital health reviews often miss the mark on solid evidence, study finds

Many health studies today rely on digital tools, but reviews of these studies often fall short. Researchers looked at how well these reviews spot strong evidence. The problem? Many don’t. Shaky methods can blur key findings, making it harder to trust what we read. A big issue is how reviews pick st

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