Experts Call for Unified Standards in Clinical AI Evaluation
The White House and HHS gather specialists to establish unified principles for evaluating clinical AI technologies.
July 23, 2026
Lifestyle
Lifestyle trends and health tips
Public Citizen Calls for Ban on Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Advertising
Public Citizen petitions the FDA to prohibit direct-to-consumer drug ads, claiming they mislead consumers and prioritize persuasion over education.
July 23, 2026
Tensions Mount Ahead of FDA's Peptide Panel Discussions
As the FDA convenes to discuss peptide accessibility, significant debates arise over safety data and the future of compounding pharmacies.
July 23, 2026
FDA Remains Focused on Taylor Farms Lettuce Amid Testing Confusion in Cyclospora Outbreak
Federal health officials continue investigations into a cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce, despite a false positive test result.
July 20, 2026
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
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
Medicare's Proposed Fee Changes Could Boost Smoking Cessation Counseling Efforts
Proposed Medicare fee schedule changes may incentivize doctors to provide more support for smoking cessation, increasing reimbursements for counseling services.
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
Why affirming trans identities can be critical for suicide prevention counseling
Advocates worry that excluding trans youth in some way from LGBTQ+ counseling services provided through the 988 crisis line could be harmful.
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
Reframing Mental Health: MAHA's Shift in Communication and Care
MAHA's recent initiatives signal a pivotal shift in the dialogue around mental health care, emphasizing deprescribing while sidelining concrete solutions.
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
HCA Healthcare Adjusts Profit Forecast Amid Rising Uninsured Patient Numbers
HCA Healthcare projects a significant profit drop due to a surge in uninsured patients after subsidy changes under the Affordable Care Act.
July 14, 2026
Healthcare Workers Strike Amid Ebola Crisis in the DRC: Urgent Response Needed
Health workers in the DRC protest unpaid wages as Ebola cases rise, highlighting the urgent need for coordinated global health responses.
July 14, 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
Navigating the Surge in ACA Marketplace Plan Costs for Small Businesses
The sharp rise in ACA marketplace premium costs significantly affects small businesses, raising new challenges in employee health benefits.
July 09, 2026