IRS Probes UnitedHealth for Potential Tax Avoidance
The IRS is investigating UnitedHealth Group over potential tax avoidance, which could result in significant financial penalties and increased tax liabilities for the health insurer.
WHO Reports Over 10,400 Healthcare Attacks Globally Since 2018
The World Health Organization reveals over 10,400 attacks on healthcare facilities in 29 countries since 2018, with Nigeria among the hardest hit nations.
Video games offer personalized cognitive care for vulnerable groups study finds
Researchers at Northeastern University have developed a video game that personalizes cognitive care for vulnerable groups, including older adults and those with early stage dementia.
Why walking becomes more difficult as we age
Research reveals how aging affects walking efficiency and stability, offering insights into mobility decline and prevention strategies.
FDA Elevates Egg Recall to Highest Risk Category Over Salmonella Fears
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COVID Vaccines Safe for Pregnant Women Despite Recent Claims
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Baby conversations start before first words, study finds
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FDA Approves First in Class Oral Drug for Advanced Multiple Myeloma
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Rural Chinese adults face declining health due to multiple chronic conditions
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Court Ruling Strengthens Provider Pay Under No Surprises Act
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Nigeria Launches Push to Register Every Child at Birth
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California’s low cost insulin hits delays despite Newsom’s push
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Open AI Model Outperforms Medical Specific Model in Patient Education Test
A general purpose open weight language model surpassed a medically fine tuned model in a blinded evaluation by endocrinologists assessing Turkish thyroid cancer patient education materials.
Study reveals why men face higher tuberculosis risk than women
A new study by UCL researchers finds that men's higher tuberculosis rates stem from greater exposure rather than faster disease progression, offering insights for targeted public health strategies.
Ultra low dose CT matches standard scans for spinal screw planning
A cadaveric study shows tin filtered ultra low dose CT provides comparable accuracy to standard dose CT for spinal pedicle morphometrics and screw planning, potentially reducing radiation exposure.
New Bispecific Antibody Shows Promise in Advanced Triple Negative Breast Cancer
A phase 2 trial of ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy demonstrates encouraging response rates in treatment naive advanced triple negative breast cancer, paving the way for phase 3 testing.
Dengue Spread in Urban Malaysia Mapped Using Social Network Analysis
Researchers use social network analysis and exponential random graph modeling to track dengue spatiotemporal linkages in an urban Malaysian district, offering new insights for outbreak control.
Firearm injuries linked to 5% risk of bacterial infections in hospitalized adults
A new study in JAMA Network Open finds that 5% of adults hospitalized with firearm injuries develop bacterial infections, primarily during initial hospital stays.
Frequent cannabis use linked to elevated morning stress hormone levels
New research suggests frequent cannabis users wake up with elevated cortisol levels, potentially disrupting the body's natural stress response system.
Iranian Study Validates Tool to Measure Antibiotic Use Confidence
Researchers in Iran have adapted and validated a scale to assess public confidence in appropriate antibiotic use, offering a new tool for antimicrobial resistance surveillance and education.
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Medicare AI Device Payments May Drive Overuse, Researchers Warn
Frugal AI could revolutionize cervical cancer screening in low resource settings
Silicon Valley startup Commure races to automate healthcare administration with AI
NIH Awards $1.8M to Boulder Care for Telehealth Addiction Treatment Expansion
Africa Unveils 10 Point Digital Health Plan to Transform Healthcare
China tightens clinical trial rules impacting global research collaboration
AI Lung Imaging Firm RevealDx Secures Distribution Deal and Investment
AI Health Startups Secure Major Funding to Tackle Sleep and Breathing Disorders
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WHO Warns Ebola Outbreak in Congo Outpaces Response Efforts
The World Health Organization warns that the Ebola outbreak in Congo is spreading faster than containment efforts, compounded by health worker strikes over unpaid wages.
CDC Warns Against Nonessential Travel to DRC Provinces Due to Ebola Outbreak
The CDC has raised travel alerts for Haut Uélé and Tshopo provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo due to an outbreak of the rare and deadly Bundibugyo virus, a type of Ebola.
Global Health Challenges Reinforce Urgent Need for WHO Leadership
From pandemics to climate change, rising global health threats underscore the indispensable role of the World Health Organization in coordinating international responses and safeguarding public health.
Australia faces surge in stimulant driven drug deaths and hospitalizations
New data from Australia's National Drug and Alcohol Research Center reveals a 10.5% increase in drug related hospitalizations and over 2,000 deaths in 2024, driven by amphetamines and cocaine.
UNICEF Calls for Stronger Media Role in Promoting Breastfeeding
UNICEF has challenged media professionals to prioritize breastfeeding coverage, emphasizing its role in child health, human capital, and sustainable development ahead of World Breastfeeding Week 2026.
Nevada Doctor Charged in $95 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
A Nevada wound care physician faces federal charges for allegedly billing Medicare $95 million for unnecessary skin substitute treatments, using profits for luxury purchases.
Michigan Reports First US Deaths Linked to Cyclospora Outbreak
Michigan health officials confirm two deaths in the US linked to a cyclospora outbreak. Learn about symptoms, risks, and prevention of this parasitic infection.
Free NHS meningitis B vaccine offered to UK students amid outbreak fears
Nearly a million UK students are being offered a free meningitis B vaccine following an unprecedented outbreak in Kent. Learn who qualifies and how to access the jab.
Health Alerts
New Bundibugyo virus variant sparks outbreak in DRC and Uganda
A new variant of the Bundibugyo virus has triggered an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, according to a genomic analysis published in Nature Medicine.
WHO Pushes for Ebola Vaccine Trial Amid New Outbreak in Congo
The World Health Organization urges a clinical trial for the Ervebo vaccine in the Democratic Republic of Congo to curb a new Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus.
Dengue Spread in Urban Malaysia Mapped Using Social Network Analysis
Researchers use social network analysis and exponential random graph modeling to track dengue spatiotemporal linkages in an urban Malaysian district, offering new insights for outbreak control.
Japan earthquake shakes operating room as doctors shield patient
Security footage shows medical staff shielding a patient during abdominal surgery as a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Kumamoto General Hospital in Japan last month.
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo accelerates with nearly 4,000 cases
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading faster than containment efforts, with nearly 4,000 confirmed cases across five provinces, raising fears of spread to Kinshasa.
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D serine linked to faster gastric tumor growth by weakening immune response
Research reveals D serine, a signaling molecule, helps gastric tumors evade immune detection by suppressing killer T cells, potentially limiting immunotherapy effectiveness.
NIH to restrict key research funding for international scientists on visas
The NIH will block international scientists on visas from accessing a critical funding pathway, raising concerns about US biomedical research competitiveness and diversity.
Experimental heart inflammation drug fails in major trial, reshaping disease theory
A major trial of an anti inflammatory drug for heart disease has failed, challenging the long held belief that inflammation directly causes cardiovascular conditions.
Wearable ultrasound patch enhances REM sleep without drugs or surgery
A new wearable ultrasound patch may help people fall into REM sleep faster and stay longer without medication or surgery, according to a small clinical study.
South Darfur hospital faces closure as sole doctor departs amid war
Rehed El Bardi Hospital in South Darfur risks shutting down after its only doctor leaves, threatening healthcare for thousands amid Sudan's ongoing war.
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Barriers persist in enrolling Black and Hispanic children in cancer trials
A new study reveals provider and system level factors hinder enrollment of Black and Hispanic children in pediatric oncology trials, despite families' willingness to participate.
AI Breakthrough Improves Diabetic Retinopathy Detection from Eye Scans
Researchers develop a new AI model that enhances diabetic retinopathy grading accuracy using Gaussian filtered fundus images, attention mechanisms, and gated state space feature mixing.
Smartwatches Show Promise in Monitoring Post Stroke Recovery
A new study evaluates the feasibility of smartwatch based lifelogging for post stroke patients, offering insights into real world recovery tracking and clinical potential.
