Hand-picked by Healthline editors!
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| | | | 2024 was a year full of news and announcements in the health world. From breakthroughs in treatments to food recalls to questionable TikTok trends, the Healthline News team has been hard at work covering the latest topics our readers should know about. | | Today, I'm handing the mic to our amazing News editors to share their most impactful stories of the year. | | | | Be well,
Morgan Mandriota
Newsletter Editor, Healthline | | | | |
| |  | | Written by Morgan Mandriota
December 23, 2024 • 3.5 min read | | | | | | | |
| |  | | | This just in! Over to Healthline News … | | She Lived with Chronic Pain for Nearly 2 Years, Then She Was Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis | | "Stories like this one are at the heart of why I love being a member of the Healthline News team. By using our platform to amplify the voices of people who are speaking up about overcoming health challenges, we have the opportunity to help others in similar situations feel less alone and learn about ways they can advocate for themselves." — Jase Peeples, features editor | | Supreme Court Votes Unanimously to Preserve Access to Abortion Pill Mifepristone | | "The decision whether to restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone had hung in the balance since the U.S. Supreme Court ended a person's constitutional right to an abortion in 2022. In a highly anticipated ruling on July 13, 2024, the largely conservative Court voted unanimously to preserve access to the FDA-approved medication. Covering a big, important story like this when it breaks can have a tremendous impact. | | As health journalists, we have a responsibility to produce accurate, timely, and service-oriented news to help our readers make informed decisions about their well-being, even when the subject matter may be sensitive or polarizing. This is why empathy is at the forefront of what we do at Healthline News and Medical News Today." — Andrea Rice, news editor and reporter | | Researchers Shed Light on the Ancient Roots of Multiple Sclerosis | | "Medical News Today excels at covering topics that reveal fascinating aspects of how our human bodies have evolved over the centuries to counter disease. Stories such as this one uncover fascinating biological mechanisms that can help researchers, medical professionals, and even individuals come up with strategies to prevent the development of life-altering chronic health conditions." — Maria Cohut, features editor | | Do Genetics Determine Whether Coffee Is Good or Bad For You? | | "As an editor, I love covering health and wellness topics that affect our day-to-day lives and finding answers to some of the most pressing questions our readers have. This particular piece was on caffeine cravings and whether coffee was good for our health. At Medical News Today, we always strive to present our readers with the latest scientific evidence and make sure that there is nuance in our reporting. We love empowering people to make their own health choices." — Yasemin Nicola Sakay, global news editor | | Want more news? Here's a list of honorable mentions that our editors think you should read: | | | | | | |
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| | | | | Thanks for reading! We're not taking a break from sending newsletters over the holidays, so we'll see you again on Wednesday. | | | | | | |
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