States expand health coverage for immigrants as GOP hits Biden over border crossings
Eleven states and Washington, D.C. provide full health insurance coverage to low-income…
12 Tips for Nighttime Heartburn Relief
Nighttime heartburn affects four out of five people with regular heartburn and…
Who Is Helped by AI Use During Colonoscopy?
Although clinical trials show that AI can increase adenoma detection rates (ADR)…
Owning A Pet Could Slow Cognitive Decline In Older Adults Living Alone: Study
A new study found that owning a pet could slow cognitive decline…
High preoperative blood sugar may increase risk of periprosthetic joint infection after THA
A study suggests that high preoperative blood sugar levels may increase the…
West Monroe’s 3 Healthcare Outlooks for 2024: AI, Cost Pressures, Dealmaking
The healthcare industry is facing challenges and opportunities, including the rise of…
Cannabis Smoke Wrongly Thought Less Harmful Than Tobacco
The perception of marijuana has changed due to legalization in the US…
Apple can sell its Apple Watches again after Appeals Court suspends order
The U.S. Court of Appeals has temporarily paused the International Trade Commission's…
Ubrogepant prevents headache when administered in prodromal phase
A study presented at the European Headache Federation found that treatment with…
Most-read First Opinion essays of 2023
First Opinion published top six most-read essays of the year on various…
UK’s National Screening Committee endorses digital pathology for cancer screening
The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) supports the use of digital…
Potent and highly selective CDK9 inhibitor for treatment of hematologic malignancies
Researchers studied the effects of GFH009, a potent and selective CDK9 inhibitor,…
Johns Hopkins researchers find minimal regret after gender affirming surgery
Three researchers from Johns Hopkins wrote an article in JAMA Surgery urging…
My Journey With Differentiated Thyroid Cancer
The article discusses the author's personal journey with differentiated thyroid cancer. They…
Warfarin Tied to Benefit After SAVR
A study using claims data from commercially insured and Medicare Advantage enrollees…
Feeling Uneasy After A Heavy Meal? Here Are 5 Drinks To Aid Digestion
Staying hydrated can help ease discomforts after festive meals. Warm water can…
US FDA turns down full approval of Amgen lung cancer drug Lumakras
The US FDA has rejected Amgen's lung cancer drug Lumakras for full…
Medicaid Spending on Prescriptions Has Risen Despite Lower Utilization
Medicaid spending on prescription drugs has increased despite lower utilization of prescription…
Omecamtiv Mecarbil Effective for Men and Women With HFrEF
Omecamtiv mecarbil is an effective and safe treatment for both men and…
Samsung Health app rolls out meds tracking and more briefs
Samsung Health app has launched a new Medications tracking feature to help…
Mental Health Courts Can Struggle to Fulfill Decades-Old Promise
Donald Brown, a 55-year-old man with depression, addiction, and suicidal thoughts, was…
Hooked on Primary Care with Steven P. Furr, MD, FAAFP
Dr. Steven P. Furr, President of the American Academy of Family Physicians,…
STAT covers J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
STAT will host a biotech event on Jan. 8 and a virtual…
RSV jab reduced infant hospital admissions by 83%, study reports
A study found that the long-acting monoclonal antibody nirsevimab, marketed as Beyfortus,…
Quality of low-carb diets affects weight change in U.S. adults, finds study
A study published in JAMA Network Open found that the quality of…
GFH009 disrupts growth signals and triggers apoptosis in hematologic malignancies
A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on December…
Which Work? Who’s Minding the Store?
The market for dietary supplements in the United States is growing rapidly,…
Regular Physical Activity Linked to Larger Brain Volume
Regular moderate to vigorous physical activity is associated with larger brain size…
Hospital Admissions For Pediatric RSV Far Higher Than Omicron Or Flu: Study
A recent study from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm found that the…
Clear aligners provide stable positive overbite in anterior open bite
Clear aligners have been found to provide stable positive overbite in patients…
FDA Issues Alert to Mitigate Risks to a Widely Used Allergy, Nausea Drug
The FDA has issued a new alert regarding the use of promethazine…
Perinatal epidemiology study day takes place this January
The National Perinatal Epidemiology Centre (NPEC) will hold its annual study day…
A Physical Intervention for HF has Similar Outcomes Among Black and White Patients
The REHAB-HF trial found that a physical intervention produced similar improvements in…
Women’s health company Heranova Lifesciences launches with $13.5M
Boston-based healthcare company Heranova Lifesciences, focusing on women's reproductive health, pregnancy, and…
‘An Arm and a Leg’: When Hospitals Sue Patients (Part 2)
In this content, Dan Weissmann talks about the issue of hospitals suing…
Study shows quick rate of C. auris contamination near colonized patients
The study found that contamination of health care environments near patients with…
Antibiotic resistance and the global rise in human conflict
Conflict zones have caused a high spike in multidrug-resistant infections in Ukraine…
Understanding injuries during assisted delivery
Shree Datta, a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist in London, UK, critiques a…
Scientists solve 18-year-old mystery and find the once-elusive source of a critical T cell population
Scientists at the University of Lausanne have identified Tcf7+ CD8+ T cells…
Plant-based fats and proteins shine in low-carb weight management
A study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health suggests that…
Is That Hum Keeping You Up? Here’s How to Get Better Sleep
Sleep deficit is a global problem, with Omagh, Northern Ireland residents being…
Record-High Wait Lists for Cancer, Other Surgeries in Quebec
In Quebec, wait lists for surgery, including cancer operations and nonelective surgery,…
Know All About The Fatal Infection As Scientists Fear It May Jump To Humans
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), known as "zombie deer disease," is a fatal…
Bristol Myers Squibb to acquire RayzeBio for USD 4.1 billion
Bristol Myers Squibb announced plans to acquire RayzeBio for USD 4.1 billion.…
Unveiling the Future of Radiology: Key Trends from RSNA 2023
The RSNA 109th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting in Chicago focused on…
PIRA in Children With MS: Early Disease-Modifying Therapy May Offer Protection
A study published in JAMA Neurology found that children with Multiple Sclerosis…
Digital health leaders on the most noteworthy events of 2023
Executives in the digital health space shared the most significant events in…
Seven updates on ultraprocessed foods
Healio's coverage of research on ultraprocessed foods covers the significant impact these…
Federal court suspends ITC’s import ban on Apple Watches
Apple Watches were facing a sales ban due to a feature similar…
Going for a walk wasn’t really a thing 300 years ago—the Victorians turned it into a popular pastime
Walking wasn't a popular pastime until the late 1700s. The term "pedestrianism"…