Examining Mental Health Care Support Amid Insurance Shortcomings
An emergency physician shares a personal tragedy, highlighting the flaws in the U.S. health insurance system regarding mental health treatment.
July 20, 2026
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Air Quality Crisis: Lessons from History Amidst Wildfire Smoke
As wildfires blanket U.S. cities in smoke, the soaring asthma cases reveal significant public health challenges linked to climate patterns.
July 17, 2026
GSK's Chronic Cough Drug Development Comes to a Halt
GSK has ceased its efforts to develop a chronic cough therapy, citing the challenges faced during clinical trials.
July 17, 2026
U.S. Drug Shortages Climb While GSK Ends Chronic Cough Drug Program
Drug shortages in the U.S. have surged to 227, while GSK halts development of its chronic cough treatment after disappointing trial results.
July 17, 2026
Access and Controversies Surrounding Testosterone Treatments in the U.S.
The recent U.S. policy on testosterone screenings highlights disparities in access to hormone therapy, notably affecting LGBTQ+ individuals.
July 17, 2026
Sonothera's Ultrasound Technology: A Bold New Approach to Genetic Disease Treatment
Sonothera's ultrasound technology promises treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, but experts remain skeptical amid a lack of clinical data.
July 17, 2026
MDCalc Introduces Quality Ratings for Clinical Calculators Used by Physicians
MDCalc is enhancing trust in clinical decision-making by implementing a new quality-rating system for its calculators, impacting how physicians use these tools.
July 17, 2026
FTC Reaches Settlement with CVS Caremark to Reform Insulin Pricing Practices
The FTC's settlement with CVS Caremark aims to save Americans up to $8.5 billion on insulin by overhauling price manipulation and rebate practices.
July 14, 2026
Sales in U.S. Drug Discount Program Hit $100 Billion Amid Controversy
Sales under the U.S. drug discount program reached $100 billion in 2025, driven largely by high-cost medications.
July 14, 2026
Surge in Cyclospora Cases Raises Concerns Over Lettuce Contamination
Cyclospora infections are at a record high, with Michigan officials pointing to lettuce as a potential source amid an outbreak across multiple states.
July 14, 2026
Anthropic's Claude Science: A New Frontier in Biopharma AI Applications
Anthropic's Claude Science software targets biopharma research, showcasing AI's positive potential amidst ongoing public skepticism.
July 14, 2026
Boston ER Doctor Influences Public Health Dialogue Through Insightful Updates
Dr. Jeremy Faust, a Boston emergency physician, uses his platform to blend urgent medical insights with broader health discussions, attracting a large audience.
July 10, 2026
Health Insurance Costs and Whistleblower Insights Highlighted in Biotech Podcast
This week's biotech podcast discusses rising health insurance costs and the whistleblower case against an insurer, alongside industry developments.
July 09, 2026
Michigan Parasite Outbreak Surges Past 1,000 Cases, Raising Public Health Concerns
A significant cyclospora outbreak in Michigan has exceeded 1,000 cases, prompting investigations across several states as health officials seek the source.
July 09, 2026
Father Champions Gene Therapy Development for Rare Disease
A father invests $70 million into developing a gene therapy for his daughter’s rare condition, seeking breakthroughs for patients like her.
July 09, 2026
OpenEvidence Research Challenges LLM Efficacy in Health Tech
Recent research from OpenEvidence questions the effectiveness of large language models in health technology applications, presenting new insights into AI capabilities.
July 09, 2026
Psilocybin Therapy Shows Long-Lasting Benefits for Depression, Studies Indicate
Recent studies suggest that psilocybin therapy may offer enduring relief for patients with depression, presenting a significant advancement in treatment options.
July 07, 2026
Exploring the Quality of GLP-1 Telehealth Services: Key Findings from a Recent Study
A recent analysis of GLP-1 telehealth platforms reveals significant variation in service quality, highlighting the need for more regulated standards.
July 07, 2026
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Targets New Growth with $10 Billion Acquisition of Crinetics
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is set to acquire Crinetics Pharmaceuticals for $10 billion, marking a pivotal expansion into rare disease treatments.
July 07, 2026
Whistleblower Chris Deacon Exposes Insurance Fraud Amid Historic Settlement
Chris Deacon’s tireless efforts led to a $100 million settlement with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, though her contributions remain overshadowed by political figures.
July 07, 2026