Psychiatric nurses give three weeks’ notice of industrial action
Psychiatric nurses have voted in favor of industrial action, including strikes, due…
US Authorities Get Serious About Candy Coated Nicotine
In June 2024, the FDA announced a crackdown on harmful e-cigarettes. The…
Investment firm Altaris acquires digital health company Sharecare for $518M
Sharecare, a publicly traded digital health company, has agreed to be purchased…
California’s $25 Health Care Hourly Wage Relies on Federal Boost, State Worker Exemption
California's $25 minimum wage for health workers is being delayed but will…
Durvalumab regimen improves survival in muscle-invasive bladder cancer
A combination of durvalumab and chemotherapy was found to improve outcomes for…
AI and rural health care: A paradigm shift in America’s heartland
The use of artificial intelligence in rural health care is growing, despite…
Scarlett McNally: Alternative manifestos can help us plan our future
Scarlett McNally emphasizes the importance of prevention in maintaining good health, pointing…
Scientists discover high-risk form of endometrial cancer—and how to test for it—using AI
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have used artificial intelligence (AI)…
New drug tirzepatide significantly improves sleep apnea and weight loss
Researchers conducted a study on the effects of tirzepatide on adults with…
Dual CAR-T Therapies Are Becoming More Established
The European Hematology Association Congress 2024 in Madrid discussed CAR-T therapy in…
Dental Expert Shares Teeth Brushing Techniques For Radiant Smile
Proper oral health habits developed in childhood can have a lasting impact…
Meet The Startup That Gives Consumers Access to 100+ Lab Tests For $500 Per Year
Function Health, a membership-based platform offering access to over 100 lab tests,…
Photos: University of Galway Summer Conferring
The University of Galway held its Summer Conferring ceremony on June 13,…
Killing for a good night’s sleep
Research has shown that violence, including suicide and homicide, peaks during the…
AI-enabled revenue cycle management company Adonis raises $31M
Adonis, a healthcare revenue cycle intelligence and automation company, raised $31 million…
Los Angeles County Approves Medical Debt Relief for Residents
Los Angeles County supervisors voted to buy and forgive millions of dollars…
Allergy specialists react to controversial sesame post by In-N-Out president
In-N-Out Burger announced the use of sesame flour in burger buns at…
Michigan launches first effort of its kind to detect silent bird flu infections in workers
Michigan is taking steps to contain the spread of H5N1 bird flu…
Helen Salisbury: Physician associates in general practice—time to pause and reflect
The Royal College of General Practitioners has advised its members to halt…
Birds, barley, cheese and wine—it’s not just smoke and dust that can cause lung disease
The lungs play a crucial role in oxygenating the blood, but can…
MRI connectome predicts gray matter atrophy progression in early Parkinson’s disease
A study published in Radiology reveals that brain structure and function on…
Chronic Loneliness Tied to Increased Stroke Risk
A study showed that adults over 50 who experience chronic loneliness have…
People With Anxiety At Double Risk Of Parkinson’s Disease: Study
A recent study revealed that adults over the age of 50 with…
Empowering Independence: The Rising Role of MLTSS in Medicaid Evolution
States managing Medicaid programs are facing challenges like unwinding the Public Health…
US Supreme Court decision on challenge to mifeprostone
The US Supreme Court case involved pro-life medical associations and doctors seeking…
Desktop system for calculating UV eye damage goes mobile
Australia has high levels of UV radiation, leading to an increased risk…
Meet the Middleman’s Middleman – KFF Health News
Many people are being hit with unexpected bills due to their health…
‘Proof of concept’ established for FcRn receptor blocker nipocalimab in Sjogren’s disease
A study presented at the EULAR 2024 Congress showed that treatment with…
Gun violence declared public health crisis by U.S. Surgeon General
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has officially declared firearm violence a public health…
Reducing unnecessary investigations in paediatric seizures in the emergency department
Seizures in children are common, with febrile seizures being the most common…
New research links anxiety to higher Parkinson’s risk in over-50s
A new study by UCL researchers found that the risk of developing…
New research challenges current practices for premature babies
Research led by the University of Sydney found that giving very premature…
Should Doctors Address Dying Patients’ Spiritual Needs?
Addressing patients' spiritual needs is crucial for their overall well-being, especially in…
Underweight Babies At Higher Risk Of Complications If They Develop Obesity: Study
Obesity is linked to health complications like diabetes and heart disease, but…
FTC Involvement Forces Novant Health to Scrap Its $320M Deal with CHS
Novant Health's plans to acquire two North Carolina hospitals from Community Health…
It’s Called an Urgent Care Emergency Center — But Which Is It?
Tieqiao Zhang experienced severe stomach pain, later diagnosed as a kidney stone,…
Isatuximab-VRd more effective in treating older patients with multiple myeloma
Dr. Adam Cohen discussed the role of quadruplet induction regimens for transplant-ineligible…
One third of older Americans still take a daily aspirin for heart health
New research shows that nearly one-third of adults 60 and older are…
Doctors are under attack from all sides, BMA chair tells annual meeting
Philip Banfield, chair of the BMA's council, spoke at the annual representative…
European countries differ in their drinking styles, study finds
A study of drinking patterns in Europe from 2000 to 2019 identified…
Family history of mental health disorders linked to developmental outcomes in siblings of autistic children
A recent study in the journal Autism Research examined how family history…
Semaglutide Equally Effective in Women With HFpEF, Obesity
Women with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and obesity, with…
Cannabis Use Nearly Doubles Risk Of Severe COVID Infection, Hospitalization: Study
Researchers have found that cannabis use doubles the risk of severe COVID…
Who Is Responsible for the High Cost of Prescription Drugs? One Advocate Weighs In
About 28% of American adults struggle to afford prescription drugs, with the…
Employer-focused Progyny acquires Berlin-based fertility benefits platform Apryl
Progyny, a publicly traded fertility and family building company, has acquired Berlin-based…
Young Gay Latinos See Rising Share of New HIV Cases, Leading to Call for Targeted Funding
Fernando Hermida sought asylum in the U.S. and was diagnosed with HIV…
First generic GLP-1 receptor agonist launched
The first generic GLP-1 receptor agonist, liraglutide 1.8 mg, has been launched…
Texas abortion law was followed by a rise in infant deaths: study
A new analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics found that since Texas implemented…
Long covid: I’d rather have a well researched and well informed doctor than “become my own physician”
Karen L Hargrave, a freelance researcher and policy analyst based in London,…
Study uncovers multiple molecular subgroups in liver cancer with most aggressive driving clinical outcomes
A study led by researchers at the National Cancer Centre Singapore and…