Chelsea Cirruzzo , 2025-07-09 17:31:00 WASHINGTON — Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has abruptly canceled a meeting of a key expert panel that evaluates the nation’s preventative care recommendations, according to an email viewed by STAT. The email did not cite a reason. The cancellation of the Thursday meeting of the U.S. Preventive Services Task…
Owen Dyer , 2025-07-09 14:41:00 International studies that risked imminent shutdown because of cuts imposed earlier in the Trump administration may have won a reprieve after an apparent change in policy at the US National Institutes of Health (NIH). The agency has also lifted a block on funds backing research in South Africa, where HIV…
, 2025-07-09 15:57:00 Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain We’re constantly told to “eat healthy”—but what does that actually mean? Even doctors sometimes struggle to offer clear, practical advice on which specific foods support health, why they work and what real benefits people can expect. A growing body of research is starting to offer some answers. Along…
, 2025-07-09 14:10:00 A large prospective study published in Molecular Nutrition and Food Research reveals that a healthy plant-based diet is linked with a reduced risk of inflammatory bowel disease. For the study, 143,434 individuals in the UK reported on their dietary intake. During an average follow-up of 14.5 years, 1,117 participants developed inflammatory bowel…
, 2025-07-09 15:10:00 TOPLINE: Bedtime administration of olmesartan-amlodipine provided better control of nocturnal blood pressure (BP) with a 3.0 mm Hg greater reduction in nighttime systolic pressure than morning dosing, without increasing the risk for nocturnal hypotension. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a multicenter randomized clinical trial of 720 patients (mean age, 55.5 years; 409 men) with…
Katie Adams , 2025-07-09 01:25:00 The world’s tech giants continue to go after strategic acquisitions aimed at deepening their presence in the healthcare world. On Tuesday, Samsung announced its plans to acquire Xealth, a digital health startup spun out of Providence eight years ago. The deal marks the Korean tech giant’s second major health acquisition…
Michael McHale , 2025-07-08 13:03:00 Cabinet agrees to progress Bill before summer recess after report found that voluntary code led to more cancer survivors accessing mortgage protection Campaigners have welcomed a decision by Cabinet to soon bring forward legislation to improve access to insurance for cancer survivors. The Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2025 will ensure…
MNB Guest , 2025-07-07 13:36:00 Counselling can be an extremely rewarding career for those who have a passion for helpingothers process and work through their issues. Unfortunately, it can also be equallychallenging. Counsellors face some unique challenges in their careers that can bediscouraging if they’re not prepared for them. So, if you are a counsellor…
, 2025-07-07 17:27:00 WakeMed Health & Hospitals, a health system based in Raleigh, North Carolina, faced a significant challenge regarding its electronic health record. Dollars and quality points matter deeply to health systems, and the EHR is central to generating both revenue and quality scores. THE CHALLENGE However, improving the accuracy of documentation required asking…
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Ed Silverman , 2025-07-07 13:13:00 Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was relaxing and invigorating, because that oh-so familiar routine of deadlines, online meetings, and phone calls has predictably returned. But what can you do? The world, such as it is, continues to spin. So time to…
Jeffrey K Aronson , 2025-07-04 14:56:00 Jeffrey K Aronson Centre for Evidence Based Medicine, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK Follow Jeffrey on X: @JKAronson In 1946 the editors of a literary magazine called Gangrel invited four well known authors to write essays, each with the title “Why I…
, 2025-07-04 13:30:00 A group of resident doctors talks with a senior doctor inside Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Credit: AP Photo/Andres Kudacki Some hospitals in the U.S. are without essential staff because international doctors who were set to start their medical…
, 2025-07-04 18:14:00 Hearing loss doesn’t just affect how people hear the world – it can also change how they connect with it. A new study from the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, part of Keck Medicine of USC, published today in JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, is the…
, 2025-07-04 12:33:00 Key Takeaways • A study by the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) measured microplastics (MPs) in various beverages sold in France. • Contamination was found in all drinks, including those in glass bottles. • Without toxicological data, the health risks associated with the consumption of MPs…
Frank Vinluan , 2025-07-03 23:57:00 One of the more competitive targets in lung cancer is a certain mutation that has eluded many available targeted therapies. A drug developed by Dizal Pharmaceutical has received FDA approval for treating patients whose disease exhibits this genetic signature, giving the Shanghai-based company its first U.S. product along with the…
Terence Cosgrave , 2025-07-03 16:17:00 Is forcing hospital staff to work weekends a blazing stroke of policy brilliance, or a misguided tempest brewing professional dissatisfaction, asks Terence Cosgrave? There’s not much that stirs up the pot of medical opinion these days quite like telling a doctor—or nurse, for that matter—that they must trade their Sunday…
Medical News Bulletin , 2025-07-02 17:12:00 Skin issues are a normal part of childhood. These conditions, which can be anything from diaper rash to insect bites and heat-induced rashes, can be uncomfortable and distressing for both children and their parents. Still, while it’s easy to feel alarmed when you see red patches or bumps on…
, 2025-07-02 17:55:00 Teleflex, a medical technology company, announced that it has finalized its acquisition of the vascular intervention business of Biotronik. In February, Teleflex entered into a definitive agreement with Biotronik to acquire its vascular intervention business for $895 million (€760 million). Teleflex’s offerings include vascular and interventional access, surgical, anesthesia, cardiac care, urology,…
Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News and Julie Appleby, KFF Health News and Renuka Rayasam and Bernard J. Wolfson , 2025-07-02 17:24:00 El “One Big Beautiful Bill” del presidente Donald Trump recorta el gasto federal en los mercados de Medicaid y la Ley de Cuidado de Salud a Bajo precio (ACA) en aproximadamente $1.000 millones a…
Allison DeAngelis and Elaine Chen , 2025-07-02 18:21:00 Allison DeAngelis is the East Coast biotech and venture capital reporter at STAT, reporting where scientific ideas and money meet. She is also co-host of the weekly biotech podcast, The Readout Loud. You can reach Allison on Signal at AllisonDeAngelis.01. A memo that purports to summarize a…
Richard Vize , 2025-07-02 15:41:00 Richard Vize, public policy journalist and analyst London richard.vize{at}publicpolicymedia.com More money is no guarantee of progress, writes Richard Vize, as he finds consternation over NHS restructuring, poor industrial relations, and waiting lists In his excoriating 2024 analysis of NHS performance for the new Labour government, surgeon Ara Darzi was clear:…
, 2025-07-02 04:10:00 Credit: Pavel Danilyuk from Pexels Canada must address the growing crisis of communicable diseases that has occurred in tandem with a rise in misinformation that threatens our health systems, argue the authors in an editorial in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. “A crisis of communicable diseases is unfolding in North America, just…
, 2025-07-01 18:14:00 Researchers using cardiac MRI have found that long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with early signs of heart damage, according to a study that was published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). The research indicates that fine particulate matter in the air may contribute…
, 2025-06-30 21:20:00 Continuing problems with the supply of medicines have become a “distressing new normal” for community pharmacies and patients, according to a report by Community Pharmacy England (CPE). The organisation said that the supply chain is “stuck at breaking point” and warned of a growing risk to patient health and increased workload and…
Katie Adams , 2025-06-29 22:37:00 In an era of tightening margins and rising complexity, some hospitals are looking to AI as a lifeline — but technology is a tool, not a silver bullet. Many organizations hope AI will be a quick fix for their problems, but success often stems from the foundational work, such as…
Editorial Staff , 2025-06-27 13:29:00 Confirmed speakers include professional regulators, medical educators, patient advocates and policymakers from Ireland and worldwide The Medical Council has today announced the programme for IAMRA’s 16th International conference on Medical Regulation, taking place in Dublin from September 3 to 6. The conference will centre on the theme of ‘People-focused regulation…
MNB Guest , 2025-06-27 18:42:00 “Organic” is a decision that cuts through the noise, simplifies your choices, and removes unnecessary risk from your daily routine. From food to skincare to cleaning supplies, organic products offer real, measurable benefits. The kind that impacts your body, your home, and your long-term health. If you are considering switching…
, 2025-06-27 19:52:00 Digital chronic condition management company DarioHealth announced it has entered into a strategic commercial agreement with GreenKey Health, a company focused on obstructive sleep apnea. The alliance combines Dario’s cardiometabolic and behavioral artificial intelligence-powered health offerings with GreenKey’s method for managing obstructive sleep apnea. GreenKey’s GreenKey4Life platform is a companion app that…
, 2025-06-28 09:00:00 KFF Health News senior correspondent Phil Galewitz discussed Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program cuts on “CBS Morning News” on June 26. Click here to watch Galewitz on “CBS Morning News” Read Galewitz and Stephanie Armour’s “Too Sick To Work, Some Americans Worry Trump’s Bill Will Strip Their Health Insurance” KFF Health…
Ed Silverman , 2025-06-27 21:03:00 In a setback to Johnson & Johnson, a federal judge ruled that a U.S. government agency did not violate the law when it required the company to seek approval before offering rebates to hospitals and clinics that participate in a drug discount program. The decision marks the second time in…
Miriam Orcutt, Martin McKee , 2025-06-26 14:41:00 Miriam Orcutt, independent public health practitioner1, Martin McKee, professor of European public health2 1Oxford, UK 2London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK Reclaiming health equity in the current global context requires courage, conviction, and collaboration, write Miriam Orcutt and Martin McKee The global health community is…
, 2025-06-26 14:18:00 Credit: CC0 Public Domain The factors that go into optimizing athletic performance have long been of interest to trainers, scientists, and, of course, athletes themselves. These include workout regimens, nutrition, and technique. A team of psychology researchers has now uncovered a more basic influence on success: visual attention. In an investigation of…
, 2025-06-26 06:27:00 A new review brings to light the pivotal role of ribonucleases (RNases) in shaping the molecular foundation of Mendelian disorders. These essential enzymes, known for maintaining RNA metabolism, are revealed as central players in a diverse spectrum of human diseases. When disrupted by genetic mutations, RNases lose their ability to regulate RNA…
, 2025-06-26 09:29:00 SAN DIEGO — Building on the success of a growing number of devices employing pulsed field ablation to control treatment-resistant paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF), a new spherical device produced the highest rate so far of sustained pulmonary vein isolation and freedom from the arrhythmia at 1 year. The results, characterized as “unprecedented,”…
Jordan Rau, KFF Health News , 2025-06-26 09:00:00 In a top-rated nursing home in Alexandria, Virginia, the Rev. Donald Goodness is cared for by nurses and aides from various parts of Africa. One of them, Jackline Conteh, a naturalized citizen and nurse assistant from Sierra Leone, bathes and helps dress him most days and vigilantly…
Lucas Laboy; Joan-Marie Stiglich, ELS , 2025-06-25 15:18:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “ data-action=”subscribe”> Subscribe We were unable to process your request. Please…
James Alwine and Gregg Gonsalves , 2025-06-26 08:30:00 The United States’ public health and biomedical research enterprise has arguably been the greatest effort of its kind in modern history, whether you measure it in Nobel Prizes, drugs developed, or patents granted. No other country comes close to this American achievement. For generations, it has been…
, 2025-06-26 08:28:00 Association between brain plasticity, peripheral inflammation, and psychological state. Credit: npj Digital Medicine (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41746-025-01765-1 Research shows RMPY-008 delivers a structured digital protocol that combines evidence-based psychological interventions with neuroscience-informed sensory modulation. The study is published in the journal npj Digital Medicine. “As a brain plasticity researcher, I’m struck by how…
, 2025-06-26 07:07:00 Today, high school students worldwide face unprecedented levels of stress as they navigate academic pressures, issues with social identity, and future career decisions. In Japan, researchers have found that depressive symptoms affect a large portion of high school students, with many scoring above clinical cutoff points for depression. These symptoms not only…
, 2025-06-26 07:47:00 Body fat percentage (BF%) may be a better predictor of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in individuals aged 20-49 years than BMI, according to a new study published in the Annals of Family Medicine. Researchers suggested that clinicians more widely adopt the tool used in the study to measure BF%, a bioelectrical impedance…
Jason Barker , 2025-06-19 14:32:00 Global life expectancy has steadily grown over the last few decades and is predicted to continue to improve as healthcare advances around the world. In the United States, the average lifespan in 2022 was approximately 78 years old, and this number is expected to reach nearly 80 years by 2035….
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Elaine Chen , 2025-06-25 18:03:00 How did Novo Nordisk get to the position it’s in now — with its stock halved over the past year and the company widely seen as trailing Eli Lilly in the weight loss market it once led? “I’m not sure I fully accept the premise of the question,” Martin Lange,…
, 2025-06-25 22:30:00 Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Introducing performance-related pay for UK general practices initially improved quality of care, but did not seem to provide lasting improvements beyond that expected by previous trends, finds a study published by The BMJ. And initial gains in quality seemed to reverse when financial incentives were withdrawn, say the…
, 2025-06-26 04:57:00 People living in more disadvantaged neighborhoods may be more likely to have biomarkers for inflammation and Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published June 25, 2025, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study does not prove that neighborhood factors cause these biomarkers: it only shows an…
, 2025-06-26 05:26:00 Loneliness is not associated with an increased risk for death among older adults receiving home care in three countries, researchers reported. Bonaventure A. Egbujie, MD, PhD In fact, after adjustment for multiple possible confounders, the survival analysis showed that loneliness was associated with reductions in the 1-year risk for mortality of 18%…
Pete Foley , 2025-06-20 13:02:00 Healthcare is the leading sector in attracting AI investments, going beyond research and development of drugs into chemical analysis, data analytics, and improving clinical trial recruitment. Despite increasing investments in AI, many healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences organizations find it difficult to get their AI use cases into production. …
Michael McHale , 2025-06-26 05:06:00 New NCRI report finds that more than 3,750 cancer cases diagnosed here in 2022 were directly caused by tobacco use Nearly ten people every day in Ireland are being diagnosed with a tobacco-related cancer, a new report has found. The National Cancer Registry Ireland (NCRI) publication highlights that smoking remains…
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