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Paul Harris elected to National Academy of Medicine
Paul Harris, PhD, Professor of Biomedical Informatics at Vanderbilt Health, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM).
Concentra Expands Occupational Health Access in Greater Washington D.C. Metro with New Arlington Medical Center
Concentra®, the nation’s largest provider of occupational health services, is expanding its Washington, D.C.-area network with a new medical center in Arling...
Rural medical training is key to stronger health care in First Nations communities
Training doctors in rural and remote communities and embedding First Nations knowledge and leadership in medical education could be key to strengthening health care access, building a sustainable workforce ...
New Israeli fund seeks $40 million to invest in mental health and longevity
Founded by Esther Barak Landes and Adi Ostry Matalon, Alma will back technologies spanning mental health, suicide prevention, digital therapeutics, brain health and dementia. Sheba Medical Center will serve as its strategic partner.
Top salaries at Rush University Medical Center
Rush University Medical Center is a West Side academic medical center and the flagship of the Rush University System for Health.
Top salaries at Rush University Medical Center
Rush University Medical Center is a West Side academic medical center and the flagship of the Rush University System for Health.
CBIH Announces Expanded Research Strategy at the Intersection of Endocannabinoid Science and Biological Medicine
Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - October 19, 2026) - Cannabis Bioscience International Holdings, Inc. (OTC Pink: CBIH), a public company trading on the OTC Markets under the ticker symbol CBIH, announced an expansion of its scientific research strategy focused on the intersection of endocannabinoid biology, precision medicine, and the development of intellectual property with potential biomedical applications."We are witnessing a new era in the history of medicine: an era in which human biology
Why Theranos launched in an opinion section instead of science news, and it was not an accident
How Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos bypassed rigorous medical scrutiny by launching via opinion pages and tech hype before the multimillion-pound health scam collapsed.
How the No Surprises Act’s nonprofit arbitrators are operating like 'mini gods' and getting rich doing it
A STAT investigation found that several nonprofits are raking in massive sums by acting as arbitrators in a program that helps protect patients from surprise medical bills.
Elevance Health: Why I Don't Believe In The Stock At This Price
Elevance Health faces structural headwinds, with rising medical costs outpacing reimbursement and government program pressures eroding margin stability. I rate ELV stock a Hold.
Most Seoul National University admits who decline enrollment are science and engineering students
Experts say the decision not to attend the prestigious university can be linked to a continued preference for medical school.
Gut Microbiome and Aging: How Gut Bacteria Influence Health and Longevity
The gut microbiome changes with age, with microbial diversity and function varying according to health status, diet, lifestyle, and medication use. These changes are associated with inflammation and age-related diseases, but evidence that microbiome-targeted interventions extend human lifespan remains limited.
Financial struggles at Camden medical center reflect closure risks for Arkansas’ rural hospitals
It has been a difficult year for Ouachita County Medical Center. In January, the Camden hospital became the latest in the state to close its labor and delivery unit. In March, it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. In August, the hospital furloughed dozens of employees as it struggled under the budget constraints of bankruptcy.
As Michigan flu vaccinations drop, health risks increase
LANSING – Flu season is returning to Michigan as declining vaccination rates have become an important public health concern. Annual vaccinations help protect individuals from serious illness and reduce the risk of complications that can lead to hospitalization and death, medical experts say. However, fewer Michigan residents have been receiving flu vaccines in recent years, […]
Trinity Health Michigan Medical Groups StandSafe Team Receives Safe Care Award
The award recognizes the organization’s StandSafe Workplace Violence Program.
The Medical Inflation Trap: Rethinking Private Health Insurance in Southeast Asia
Rising healthcare expenditure is challenging the affordability and sustainability of private health insurance across Southeast Asia. Premium adjustments and cost-sharing may help control financi...
‘The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call’ Seasons 2 & 3 Production Confirmed — Ju Ji-hoon and the Team Return
Netflix has confirmed the production of Seasons 2 and 3 of its hit Korean medical series 'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call'.
Your age may not tell the whole story about your health, but your blood could
Researchers analyzed plasma metabolites from 18,476 individuals aged 1 to 96 years and developed two metabolomic aging measures to assess biological aging, chronic disease, and mortality risk. Accelerated metabolomic aging was associated with greater risks of chronic disease and death, while a separate mortality-linked measure provided additional information about health status and disease burden beyond conventional clinical assessments.
Three Ballad Health hospitals recognized nationally for excellence in stroke care
Bristol Regional Medical Center, Holston Valley Medical Center and Johnson City Medical Center earned awards from the American Heart Association for stroke care.
Maria Hafez: Can Medical Research Go Beyond Publications to Create Real Impact?
Maria Hafez: Can Medical Research Go Beyond Publications to Create Real Impact? / cancer, Maria Hafez, OncoDaily, Oncology
Oracle Health data breach exposes nearly 20 million patients
The Oracle Health breach exposed medical records, Social Security numbers and diagnoses of nearly 20 million patients across multiple states.
Names in the News: People shaping the future of Lake Area business
EMS Academy grads honored A new group of 24 Emergency Medical Technicians has officially graduated from Acadian’s National EMS Academy’s Lake Charles campus, ready to step onto the frontlines of […]
Dispensaries, mental health facility, other projects planned in central Pa.
The medical-related projects include counseling centers, places to get medical marijuana and physical therapy cinics.
Castill Health Announces Plans for Philippines Digital Healthcare Launch, Supported by Craig Astill and Caason Group
Singapore, Singapore--(Newsfile Corp. - October 17, 2026) - Singapore-based digital healthcare venture Castill Health has announced plans for its first market rollout in the Philippines, targeted for later in 2026.The company is developing a digital healthcare platform intended to connect wearable health monitoring devices, personal health information and access to participating medical professionals.Australian entrepreneur Craig Astill alongside Caason Group and Castill Family Office, is...
Hundreds seek free health services during WeCareWV Day in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – Hundreds of people turned to West Virginia Health Right on Saturday for free medical services during the organization’s annual WeCareWV Day. The one-day event was h…
Is 99% Screening Adherence Altering The Investment Case For Guardant Health (GH)?
Guardant Health reported new data from its Shield blood-based colorectal cancer screening test, including modeling and rural clinic results, indicating very high real world adherence and meaningful impact on screening pathways for average risk adults. The 99% completion rate for Shield in two rural South Carolina clinics highlights how a simple blood draw can address screening gaps in medically underserved communities and reshape demand across Guardant Health's screening franchise. This...
Supporting quantitative skills in biomedical science with smart worksheets: intentions, impact and barriers to engagement
Every year, hundreds of thousands of students arrive at university with one shared weakness: the maths hiding inside their science. In biomedical science, where pipetting volumes, dilution factors, calibration curves and statistical spread underpin nearly every practical
A Reporter Who Saw Covid Coming Has Died
Helen Branswell recognized the threat of the pandemic ahead of the vast majority of journalists and even medical experts. She was 69.
A Reporter Who Saw Covid Coming Has Died
Helen Branswell recognized the threat of the pandemic ahead of the vast majority of journalists and even medical experts. She was 69.
What Science Says About Tooth Loss and Your Brain
Studies link tooth loss to higher risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Here's what the research shows, the leading theories, and what you can do now.
Taking charge of brain health before symptoms appear
Experts say being proactive about brain health is just as important as routine medical checkups.
SpaceX Dragon Delivers Groundbreaking Science and Solar Arrays to ISS
SpaceX has delivered tiny brain models, 3D heart tissue, and artificial retina technology to the space station in a mission that could open new doors for medical research on Earth. SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft successfully arrived at the International Space Station on October 15, docking at 10:27 a.m. EDT with the space-facing port of the station’s
I’m going viral again in Brazil. It must be election season.
I received free emergency medical care in Brazil. Brazilian President Lula and the influencers won’t let me forget it.
Franciscan Health, Tonn and Blank planning Michigan City medical office building at former Marquette Mall
Press release, Franciscan Health: Project supports healthcare ministry’s regional approach to healthcare MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Franciscan Health, in partnership with Tonn and Blank Construction, is planning a medical office building on a portion of the former Marquette Mall property. Franciscan Health plans to operate a 120,000-square-foot medical office building through the renovation of the former J.C. Penney store at the northwest corner of U.S. 421 and U.S. 20. The land is just 2.5 miles north of Franciscan Health Michigan City, which sits at U.S. 421 and Interstate 94. The building will house more than 45 physicians, cost-effective imaging, an
State health department recommends annual flu and COVID-19 vaccines
With flu season officially underway, the state has issued a standing recommendation asking all health care providers to follow American Medical Association information on vaccines and when patients…
Selma Blair appears at 90s Con days after her arrest in connection with alleged airline assault
The “Cruel Intentions” star’s rep called the incident a “medical emergency.”
Vandalia Health Davis Medical Center to offer free workshop for dementia caregivers
Vandalia Health Davis Medical Center will offer a free dementia-caregiver workshop November 4 in Elkins. Registration is required by October 19, and space is limited.
Construction underway on new medical tower at Colquitt Regional Health System
The new medical tower will add a number of new beds and jobs for Colquitt County.
ChatGPT gave a man unlicensed medical advice, leading to mental health crisis, lawsuit alleges
UnitedHealthcare to go out-of-network with Oswego Health Medical Practice soon
UnitedHealthcare will be out-of-network with Oswego Health Medical Practice beginning Dec. 1.
What causes sleep paralysis; health indicators of Alzheimer's diagnosis; sober October; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources
(iStock) Food and Wine interviewed Peter Martin, MD, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, for a story about sober October. William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine, was quoted in CNN International’s Connect the World with Becky Anderson and NewsNation Morning in America for stories about the reported plague situation in Russia, after a laboratory worker at an institute in Siberia dedicated to studying the plague and other infectious diseases died of a mysterious illness. Prevention interviewed James McGuirk, MD, Assistant Professor, Division of Sleep Medicine, for a story about what causes sleep paralysis. Modern Healthcare interviewed Daniel Fabbri, PhD, Associate Professor of Biomedical Informatics and Computer Science, for a story about how health systems are managing AI token costs. WNKY interviewed Ziv Beckerman, MD, Associate Chief of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Surgical Director of Pediatric Heart Transplantation in the Golisano Pediatric Heart Institute at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt about rapid recovery with extended ultra oxygenated preservation (REUP) that is a new form of preservation for heart organs. Ray Romano, PhD, MPH, MSN, Nurse Practitioner, Vanderbilt Memory & Alzheimer’s Center, was quoted Prevention about research that found other health issues may be an early indicator of Alzheimer’s.
Behavioral health therapist joins UCHealth Estes Valley Medical Center’s primary care team
Behavioral health clinician joins Estes Valley's primary care clinic as an additional resource to meet emotional and behavioral health needs.
Sister Monica Heeran, longtime PeaceHealth leader and Northwest healthcare pioneer, dies at 95
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — PeaceHealth mourns the passing of Sister Monica Heeran, a visionary leader who rose through the ranks of Sacred Heart Medical Center in Eugene and would shape healthcare throughout the Northwest and beyond.Sr. Monica died Oct. 9 at St. Mary on the Lake in Bellevue, Wash. She was 95.She boldly led PeaceHealth through a period of great innovation, guided by her faith, compassion and generosity toward those in need.
AI chatbots could make healthcare more accessible, but some doctors are still wary
AI chatbots are everywhere these days, helping to write emails or draft resumes and answer users’ burning questions about everything from their love life to medical advice.
The Jeremy Wilson Foundation helps local musicians navigate healthcare and medical crisis
Oregon’s Jeremy Wilson Foundation is stepping up for musicians in medical crisis with grants and health navigation; free Oct 22 Portland event on big 2027 OHP changes.
Selma Blair breaks silence on arrest and plane incident
The actress was arrested on Oct. 11 after allegedly assaulting two flight attendants mid-flight during “a medical emergency.”
Julien Boone Heads to ESMO 2026 to Explore Emerging Science in Oncology
Julien Boone Heads to ESMO 2026 to Explore Emerging Science in Oncology / cancer, cancer medicines, esmo 2026, European Society for Medical Oncology, Fanny
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs transferred to new federal prison after medical emergency
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was moved from FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey to FCI Allenwood Low in Pennsylvania days after he reportedly suffered a head injury.
Can AI solve our mental health access problem?
Last week I asked you what worries you most about AI in health. It was close, but your top answer was “AI giving bad health advice.” Last week’s poll results: You’re in good company. This concern was top of mind at a conference I joined at Stanford last week, where researchers, clinicians, and people who build AI systems spent a day debating trust and safety in health AI. Stepping back, I’m also hearing your emerging concerns about AI’s impact on our well-being generally. I see this as a matter of public health, and we’ll take it in pieces as we learn together. Today we’ll focus on AI chatbots used for therapy for mental health. Early this month, Governor Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 903, California’s most ambitious attempt to regulate AI use for mental health. It’s at the center of active debate, and raises the questions patients, family members, citizens, and voters will face as AI moves deeper into health care. Let’s work through it. What is “AI-based therapy”? It’s really two things: purpose-built mental health apps designed to deliver structured support, and general chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini that people increasingly use for emotional support—even if they weren’t built for it. Spoiler alert: I don’t know whether the shift toward AI therapy is good or bad. The evidence isn’t there yet. But I do know it’s already happening, and I have some ideas about how we can roll it out with safety in mind. The therapy dilemma, in a nutshell Mental health challenges are common, and strain health and well-being across populations. Therapy (interactive dialogue with a trained, empathetic practitioner) helps many people heal. The demand for licensed therapists far exceeds the supply in California, and AI-based therapy can narrow that gap. AI-based therapy remains novel, unproven, and not well tested. Right off the bat, we can see we’re dealing with trade-offs here. Since the main driver of demand for therapy from a robot is lack of access to therapy from a human, we’ll start there. It’s too hard to find and afford a human therapist California is short roughly 55,000 licensed, non-prescribing therapists and counselors, about 40% of what we need. Psychiatrists, who rely on talk therapy as a complement to prescribed medications, are even more scarce. Eight counties have none, and density ranges from 1.7 per 100,000 residents in San Benito County, to 68.1 in Marin County. My wife is a psychiatrist in Marin, and even here access is tight. If it’s hard in the best-supplied county, imagine rural Sierra County, or the San Joaquin Valley. In 2024, more than half of Californians who tried to make a mental health appointment struggled to find a provider who took their insurance, compared with 14% for physical health care. When Senate staff posed as “secret shopper” patients and called 120 mental health providers in Medicare Advantage networks, they landed an appointment less than once for every five tries. Insurers pay behavioral health clinicians about 22% less than medical and surgical clinicians for comparable office visits. On top of that, billing denials and prior authorizations hit hardest at the solo and small practices common in mental health. Psychiatrists opt out of Medicare at the highest rate of any specialty. In many places, a cash practice for therapy fills quickly with patients paying $250 or more an hour, with no insurance paperwork at all. Families who can pay cash find providers more easily. Those who rely on insurance, including Medi-Cal enrollees, older adults, rural residents, and non-English speakers, compete for what’s left. So we can’t pretend the human system works, and we can’t blame people for turning to AI for support when they’re in distress. AI is filling the gap It’s estimated that roughly a quarter of AI users use it for mental health support. If you have internet, it’s available 24/7, it’s cheap, and it speaks your language. Uninsured adults are about twice as likely as insured adults to do it (30% vs. 14%). It feels anonymous in ways that may enable people to ask things they’re unsure or embarrassed about. The largely hidden, personal use makes it hard to study whether it’s actually helping people with their mental health issues, but researchers are trying. Does AI therapy work? A 2026 analysis of nearly 40 randomized trials found chatbots showed a real but small reduction in depression symptoms. But most of these trials were compared to an alternative of no therapy, not a human therapist. So the benefit of AI therapy is probably real, but modest, and mostly untested against the alternative of human contact. We need more studies. Serious concerns OpenAI’s own estimate is that more than a million ChatGPT users each week show signs of suicidal planning or intent. These are high stakes encounters, and AI doesn’t always get it right. That’s partly because a chatbot can sound like a therapist, but it has no license, no duty of care, and it’s not clear who to hold accountable when it gets things wrong. AI is also designed to help users in whatever task they’re seeking to accomplish. People may feel like they’re getting therapy, but they’re mainly getting a convincing conversation. It’s easy for an AI companion to wander into gray areas, like playing along with “creative writing” that may be about the user’s own suicidal intent. Courts are driving safety conversations A wave of lawsuits have been filed on behalf of families claiming that chatbots pushed people they loved toward self-harm, including teens who died by suicide. The first settlements came this year. OpenAI is headquartered in San Francisco, and dozens of cases alleging that ChatGPT drove users to suicide or self-harm are now before a San Francisco judge. Character.ai has filed for bankruptcy after several states brought lawsuits accusing the chatbot of pushing dangerous content to kids. But the technology seems to be improving. Last month, an independent evaluation found that newer AI models “almost never endorse suicide.” That’s progress, but our societal appetite for even one preventable death is very low. So how do we move forward? Finding a middle ground Earlier this month the governor vetoed Senate Bill 903, a bill designed to place guardrails on the use of AI for therapy. The bill would have prohibited any AI-based platform from being advertised as psychotherapy, and would have required a licensed professional to review and approve each encounter where AI was used to support therapeutic decisions. Newsom called it overly broad, since even routine screening questions would have needed clinician sign-off. Knowing we’re already short on mental health providers, requiring human review of AI encounters may not relieve our access problems. Still, the answer isn’t no oversight. Here’s one feasible short term solution. Rather than reviewing each encounter, a licensed clinician can design the guardrails: what counts as a crisis, what triggers an immediate handoff to a human, and what gets sampled for audit each month. The AI runs inside that structure. Conversations get checked, failures get reported, and a real clinician owns the framework. Medicine already has models to learn from. The FDA process for rolling out newly approved medications is an example. After a product reaches patients, we keep watching for adverse events. Patient-facing AI needs the same “digital pharmacovigilance”: systematic tracking of harms, near misses, and the types of groups that get hurt and why. It’s also critical that users know that they can reach a human if they’re in crisis. Most chatbots now include messages like these: Bottom line The rush to use unproven AI tools for mental health support is mostly a workaround, a sign of a health system people can’t get into. We need better access to proven care from licensed clinicians. That takes reimbursement that makes accepting insurance viable, and a bigger workforce. But, built and tested well, AI could be part of the answer. It could be the 2 a.m. check-in when no one else is awake, or a way for patients to practice skills their therapist taught them. It could be the first step to get someone the right level of care, and take paperwork off clinicians’ plates so they spend more time with patients. None of this is simple. The SB 903 veto doesn’t end the debate, and the legislature will be back. In the meantime, those of us using these tools need to stay informed, ask hard questions, and hold the companies building them accountable. I’ll try to do my part, and we’ll keep learning together. Love,Matt P.S. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health challenges, emotional distress, substance use problems, or just needs to talk, call or text 988- you’ll reach a real person— or chat at 988lifeline.org 24/7. Dr. Matt Willis is the author of Your Local Epidemiologist in California. A California native, he’s served as a primary care physician, CDC epidemiologist, and public health officer for Marin County, where he guided the pandemic response. He lives in Marin with his family and their dogs, Teddy and Ramona. Thank you Cynthia He, MD, PhD, and Parnika Saxena, MD, for their guidance in preparing this article. Cynthia works in an outpatient mental health clinic, treating patients who have Medi-Cal or, sometimes, no insurance. Parnika works in an inpatient psychiatric unit, treating patients with public or private insurance or self-pay ability. All opinions are their own and do not represent their employers.
Evan Worrell builds on MAHA-inspired health push ahead of 2027 West Virginia session
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Expanding rural health care access, strengthening drinking water protections and addressing shortages of medical professionals are among the priorities House Health and Human Resources Committee Chairman Evan
Fierce Healthcare Regulatory Recap: HHS presses medical groups on gender-affirming care for minors; CMS distributes RHTP funding to 5 states
Stay up to date on the latest across Washington, D.C. with this weekly brief. Read below for news from Oct. 12 to Oct. 16. | The latest news from CMS and HHS this week: HHS demands info on ‘sex-rejecting procedures’ for minors, CMS releases more RHTP funds and more.
UAB Medicine partners with Lawson State Community College to create radiologic technologist pipeline
UAB Medicine and Lawson State Community College have launched a medical radiologic technology training program that creates a direct pathway for UAB Medicine employees to earn a degree, gain hands-on clinical experience, and pursue careers in medical imaging.
How to Get All the Tax Benefits From Your Health-Savings Account
An HSA can cushion the blow of medical expenses, but it’s also a tax-favored investment vehicle.
Is Milton Friedman to blame for America’s health care woes?
Health policy experts John McDonough and Stuart Butler debate where the U.S. medical system went wrong — and how to fix it.
Cannabis and Health: How Cannabinoids Affect the Human Body
Dietary cannabinoids such as CBD show anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activity in experimental studies, but evidence that supplementation improves human health remains limited.
A CDC survey finds 4 in 5 US teenagers fall short of high heart health scores
A CDC study of 5,192 US high school students found that approximately 80% had low or moderate cardiovascular health scores based on five measures assessed in a national survey. Diet, sleep, and physical activity received the least favorable scores, with differences observed across sex, grade, and racial and ethnic groups.
AI study of 101,000 patients links brown fat to heart and mental health
In a retrospective analysis of PET-CT records from 101,243 patients, researchers found that detectable brown fat was associated with lower prevalence of cardiometabolic and psychiatric conditions, while greater activity, particularly in the axillary region, was linked to more favourable metabolic outcomes. Medication screening identified losartan, which increased brown fat thermogenic activity in laboratory experiments and energy expenditure in mice, although its effects on human brown fat remain unproven.
INTERPOL and WHO sign agreement to strengthen global health and security protection
INTERPOL and the World Health Organization (WHO) have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at tackling some of the most pressing threats at the intersection of public health and security.
UCLA Health addresses healthcare accessibility issues for Spanish speakers
Three UCLA Health initiatives are working to make healthcare more accessible for Spanish speakers across Los Angeles. The UCLA Hispanic Neuropsychiatric Center of Excellence, the Equity for Latinx/Hispanic Healthy Aging and the Lifespan Assessment Through Integrated Neuropsychology Clinic address disparities in healthcare by offering bilingual training for medical professionals and conducting testing in patients’ native language.
Wildfires, heat, food insecurity, lack of medical care affect Californians’ health: UCLA survey
Nearly 30% of LA County adults said they or members of their households experienced wildfires during the previous two years, up from 6.6% in the previous survey.
Medical Advantage plans to leave NH including CVS Health, BMC Health System
There are major upcoming changes to Medicare Advantage plans that will impact thousands of Granite Staters.
IAFF Center of Excellence welcomes new medical director, Dr. Kenneth Richter
Dr. Kenneth Richter, a respected psychiatrist and decorated retired U.S. Navy captain, is the new medical director of the IAFF Center of Excellence for
Scientists restore memory-linked neuron function in Alzheimer's mice
Researchers were able to restore the function of neurons linked to cognitive function and information processing in mice that mimic key features of Alzheimer's disease, showing early promise for the development of a similar targeted therapy in humans.
Four corrections officers injured after attack at California Health Care Facility in Stockton
Four corrections officers were hurt after being attacked by a man at a state prison in San Joaquin County that specializes in medical care and mental health treatment for incarcerated people with “the most severe and long-term needs.”
Casino Del Sol donates $20,000 to El Rio Health to bring medical care to Tucson’s unhoused
Casino Del Sol commits $20,000 to El Rio Health’s Street Medicine program, which brings medical care to shelters, parks, encampments and washes across Tucson.
Conflict with fathers deters youth from seeking mental health services
Youth are less likely to seek mental health services if they have a tumultuous relationship with their father, although the exact nature of this link is still unclear.
Workers Aren’t Driving Employer Health Costs. 90 Percent of the Increase Came From Prices
Workers used just 2 percent more medical care, but employers paid nearly 19 percent more. New data reveals where the money went.
Why Science Communication Is Breaking Down, and How Philanthropy Can Fix It
A Milken Institute team argues that the biomedical communication pipeline is breaking down at publication, distribution, and public engagement, and that philanthropy is uniquely positioned to repair it.
Turning to AI for Health Answers May Signal Anxiety or Depression in Young Adults
A national survey of nearly 100,000 college students revealed that young adults using generative AI for health questions have roughly 50% greater odds of screening positive for anxiety and depression. While conversational bots offer quick, cost-free answers, repeated symptom searches often fuel rumination loops, underscoring the need for digital health literacy and accessible medical care.
One year in, Routt County Mental Health Response Team shows positive impact
The Routt County Mental Health Response Team, now just over a year old, is continuing to make a positive impact for local residents in crisis, with 128 calls for service through August of this year....
FAA Unveils New Tool to Gauge Fitness to Fly
MedGuide is an online, interactive resource that enables users to search medical conditions, prescriptions drugs and over-the-counter medications to determine whether a medication is acceptable for safety-related duties and whether an initial or subsequent-dose waiting period applies.
NEWS: Biomedical Studies, NSF-Funded Science, Student-Led Projects, and More on NASA’s SpaceX CRS-35
ISS National Lab-sponsored research aims to advance regenerative medicine, improve understanding of natural hazards, and inspire the next generation of scientists and explorers
Interactive: Could the No Surprises Act be driving up health insurance costs?
The No Surprises Act ended many unexpected medical bills, but critics say costly arbitration awards may be adding pressure to insurance premiums.
Future physician Albert Li adds health administration to his medical training
Li is the first USC Price student to simultaneously pursue a Master of Health Administration and a medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine.
Echosens and Gastro Health Partner to Advance Non-Invasive Liver Health Assessment and Metabolic Disease Management
/PRNewswire/ -- Echosens, the global leader in non-invasive liver assessment, today with Gastro Health, one of the nation's largest gastroenterology medical...
Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation Welcomes New Trustee, Trustees in New Roles at Affiliated Boards Across New Jersey
Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation, the philanthropic division of Hackensack Meridian Health, is thrilled to announce a new trustee joining the Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center Foundation Board and a new board chair for Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation.
Medical Alley opens studio for health innovation
Plus: Crisp & Green acquires two salad chains and Rocket55 finds a buyer.
Leading life science organizations collaborate for second London Bio-Innovation Week
One Nucleus, The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS), and ELRIG today announced that they will be collaborating during the second London Bio-Innovation Week, to facilitate multi-event and community networking and partnering opportunities for life science companies, academic researchers, bio-entrepreneurs, investors and advisers.
7 Takeaways From an Investigation Into Financial Aid at Texas Hospitals
Hospitals can prevent medical debt by preemptively wiping out a patient’s bill. But a Tradeoffs analysis finds that few nonprofit facilities in Texas use this tool to the maximum benefit of patients.
Commentary: Trump slashed healthcare for Ohio families and spiked premiums. Now he's offering small checks.
Do you celebrate an arsonist who brings a cup of water to a fire they started? Is the president a hero for cutting small, healthcare relief checks to people struggling under his policy, the largest rollback of federal support for health care in American history?
Medical school professor wins women faculty award for public health work
Marcella Nunez-Smith, the School of Medicine’s inaugural associate dean for Health Equity Research, was recognized by the Yale Women Faculty Forum for her work in public health equity at a Wednesday event attended by various senior administrators.
Vols football linebacker coach William Inge discharged from hospital
Tennessee assistant coach William Inge shared on Wednesday that he was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday after dealing with an undisclosed medical issue.
Scientists reviewed studies covering 1.17 million children and found a major research gap
Researchers identified 104 pregnancy and birth cohorts representing more than 1.17 million children across 41 countries, documenting the availability of data on early-life nutrition and neurodevelopment. Approximately 99% of participants in the income-stratified analysis came from high- or upper-middle-income countries, while differences in data collection and assessment methods complicate future international comparisons.
Hospital systems form partnership, plan to expand healthcare access
CaroMont and Duke said the goal is to bring more advanced medical care closer to where people live.
State Health Plan labels Atrium Health "out of network"
The battle between the N.C. State Health Plan and Atrium Health escalated Wednesday when the plan said the largest N.C. system's hospitals and clinics in the Charlotte and Triad would be deemed out of network for 2027.
The Shores Mental Health in Westport expands access to behavioral healthcare services
WESTPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — The Shores Mental Health is expanding access to its mental healthcare services to Westport with new upgrades. The program is a part of St. Vincent’s Medical Center an…
Aged aircraft exhaust poses a rising threat to human health
Fine particulate matter consists of tiny particles with diameters in the nanometer range. They are produced, for example, by fuel combustion, remain suspended in the air and can penetrate deep into the respiratory tract.
Studies examine the connection between primary care provider resources and health outcomes for type 2 diabetes patients
Within the medical ecosystem, health guidelines aim for timely diagnosis and regular follow-up of chronic illnesses, such as type 2 diabetes, to ensure that no patient gets left behind. However, two studies ...
How consumer tech company Whoop is building for Medicare patients
Whoop's chief medical officer, said the company's work with Medicare is an opportunity to prove its ability to improve health at the population level.
La Pine High School loses medical sponsorship
After 10 years the La Pine Community Health Center ended its medical sponsorship of La Pine High School on Oct. 2, causing the Deschutes County Health Services Department to scramble […]
Direct Relief Commits to Supporting Mental Health Care for Children and Hospital-Based Schools in Ukraine
Direct Relief has announced $750,000 in funding to the Olena Zelenska Foundation to support children in Ukraine who are receiving long-term medical treatment and those affected by the war. The comm…
Former ARPA-H director Renee Wegrzyn wants to solve science’s ‘magic hands’ problem
With her new startup, Transfyr, Wegrzyn is using AI to help medical breakthroughs make it out of the lab. She explains why that matters, and why she fears America is losing its scientific edge.
With AI platform, patients could chat with medical devices to improve health
A new platform could enable people to communicate with their medical devices through an app on their phones.
The Shores Mental Health expanding access to behavioral healthcare
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The Shores Mental Health, part of St. Vincent’s Medical Center, in Westport is expanding access to behavioral healthcare through its unique welcome center, which hel…
LaValle Joins Ferguson Medical Group - Sikeston
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Savannah LaValle, LMSW to Ferguson Medical Group - Sikeston.
Rush University System and Endeavor Health announce merger, making them largest health system in Chicago
Rush University System for Health and Endeavor Health announced they will merge into a single integrated academic health system, creating the largest health system in Chicago.
The Medical Minute: 10 health tips for parents during cold and flu season
As the cold weather approaches, it’s important to protect your family from the flu, COVID-19 and RSV. A Penn State Health pediatrician shares some simple tips to help keep everyone healthy.
RWJBarnabas Health Provides $1 Million Lifeline to Maintain, Expand Stable Housing for Unhoused Newarkers
RWJBarnabas Health has announced a $1 million investment in Newark-based United Community Corporation (UCC) to expand its medical respite program for individuals experiencing homelessness and support the continued operation of its emergency shelter. The funding will double the program's capacity from 10 to 20 residents, providing more patients with a safe place to recover following hospital discharge while addressing housing instability and other social determinants of health.