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KC nonprofit is committed to strengthening Black-owned businesses, CEO says
“To promote and support Black businesses means that you look for them and you put forth an effort to do that.” Kim Davis, Black chamber CEO.
US and Kenya sign first of what are expected to be dozens of ‘America First’ global health deals
The Trump administration has signed the first in what are expected to be dozens of “America First” global health agreements that prioritize combating infectious diseases in countries deemed to be aligned with the president’s broader foreign policy goals.
Is a New $25,000 Health Care Tax Deduction Coming in 2026?
A proposal from GOP Sen. Josh Hawley is adding to the chatter about health care affordability.
Women’s Health Is Chronically Understudied and Underfunded. It’s Time for a Change
For millions of women, TikTok has become a doctor's office: Scroll through the app and you'll see endless videos about menopause, joint pain, hormone therapy – featuring no small amount of pseudoscience. Though misguided, this digital quest for medical knowledge is only a symptom of a larger issue:
SGMC Health Foundation Launches Annual Lights of Love Campaign to Honor Loved Ones
The SGMC Health Foundation announces the return of its beloved Lights of Love Campaign
University of Utah Health AirMed Perinatal Team Honored with National Award for Excellence
University of Utah Health’s AirMed Perinatal Team won a national award for excellence, recognizing their innovative approach to neonatal and pediatric care.
'We're adding possibilities' MUSC Health Opens Phase 3 of West Ashley Medical Pavilion
WCIV ABC News 4, Charleston, South Carolina provides coverage of local and national news, sports, weather and community events in the region, including North Charleston, Mt Pleasant, Summerville, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Rantowles, Cottageville, St George, Moncks Corner, Jacksonboro, Ravenel, Cottageville, Walterboro, Sullivans Island, Dewees Island and Folly Beach.
The future of Veteran health: Dr. Jason Vassy on genomic medicine
A look at how VA is using genomics to guide smarter screening, treatment and prevention for Veterans, featuring Dr. Jason Vassy.
States Tighten Oversight of Private Equity in Health Care
Private equity’s footprint in health care has expanded rapidly over the past decade, and in response states have begun to retool long‑standing doctrines
AI finds its way into Apple's top apps of the year
Although Apple has continued to avoid naming a dedicated AI app or AI chatbot as its app of the year, AI was showcased among this year's winners.
Public Health in Action: ASGCC’s Collaboration with Barnstable County Public Health Nursing Division
Visit this page on the Barnstable County, Cape Cod website for more information about Public Health in Action: ASGCC’s Collaboration with Barnstable County Public Health Nursing Division.
Famenity's Brain Factor-7® Sets New Benchmark for Clinically Validated Cognitive-Health Solutions
SEOUL, South Korea, December 04, 2025--Famenity's BF-7® gains global attention as a cognitive-health ingredient backed by more than 12 human studies and major regulatory approvals.
Here’s What the World Health Organization Had to Say About GLP-1s in its First-Ever Guideline on the Drugs
The health agency supports the long-term use of the medications in combination with a healthy diet and exercise, and calls for equitable access to the drugs
Watch live: House Democrats target Trump over health care, affordability
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee are holding a hearing Thursday morning on President Trump’s economic agenda: From rising health care pre…
How U.S. Employers Can Meet the Healthcare Needs of Younger Workers
Employers and health systems can do a better job of serving the specific healthcare needs of Millennials and Gen Zers by embracing the following seven approaches: 1) Enlist AI in the design of benefits and the delivery of care; 2) Harness virtual technologies to boost employees’ engagement in choosing and making the most of their healthcare benefits; 3) Shift to prepayment reimbursement models, which emphasize maintaining patients’ health rather than generating revenue when patients become ill; 4) Train physicians to connect with younger patients both technologically and culturally; 5) Combat the physician shortage by supporting educational programs and advocating for legislation to increase residency slots; 6) Treat mental health as an essential part of overall health; and 7) Adopting ways to make care for younger workers more affordable.
David Cone could be an ESPN casualty with new MLB broadcasting...
The new ESPN baseball broadcast schedule may cost the company its top analyst in David Cone.
CofC Launches Fitness, Community Health Testing Program
The College of Charleston's new Fitness and Community Health Testing program will assess fitness outcomes for those seeking to optimize their health.
Scientists Discovered the Human Brain Goes On Its Own Life-Long ‘Eras Tour’
A new study highlights five key eras of human brain development, and they don’t align with age quite as one might expect.
ECU Health Partners With Artisight to Bring Smart Hospital Technology to Eastern North Carolina
GREENVILLE, N.C. & CHICAGO, December 04, 2025--ECU Health, a rural health system serving 29 counties in eastern North Carolina, has partnered with Artisight to introduce Smart Hospital technology across its facilities, starting with five hospitals and expanding to more in the coming year. This new platform will make telehealth services more efficient by expanding specialized care from ECU Health Medical Center to patients in ECU Health hospitals across eastern North Carolina and improve the expe
For many contractors, losing ACA subsidies means losing health care
The GOP's unprecedented premium hikes put chronically ill workers—especially freelancers—in peril.
Unsafe storage, other health violations found at AZ grocery stores
Inspectors found unsafe food temperatures, contamination risks and improper storage at multiple Maricopa County grocery stores in November.
NYS funding stalls for North Star Health Alliance
Funding delay puts facilities "on the brink of crisis"
HEALTH FIRST: Heart health care in Southeastern North Carolina
Dr. Peter Kane, a heart surgeon with Novant Health, was in the studio to talk more about heart health care and the national recognition he and his partner, Dr. Marks, recently received.
RELEASE: Bipartisan Group of 35 House Members Announce New Health Care Framework “CommonGround 2025”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, December 4, 2025, a bipartisan group of 35 total House Members, co-led by Reps. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Jen Kiggans (VA-2), announced a new health care framework, CommonGround 2025. The bipartisan framework includes a two-year extension of health insurance premium savings for American families, including a year of the enhanced Premium Tax Credits (ePTCs), with […]
Bipartisan Group of 35 House Members Announce New Health Care Framework “CommonGround 2025” Addressing Skyrocketing Health Insurance Premiums for American Families
Watch Rep. Kiggans’ Speech here. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, December 4, 2025, a bipartisan group of 35 total House Members, co-led by Reps. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Jen Kiggans (VA-2), announced a new health care framework, CommonGround 2025. The bipartisan framework includes a two-year extension of health insurance premium savings for American families, including a year of the enhanced Premium Tax […]
A simple oxygen hack creates 7 new ceramic materials
Penn State researchers created seven new high-entropy oxides by removing oxygen during synthesis, enabling metals that normally destabilize to form rock-salt ceramics. Machine learning helped identify promising compositions, and advanced imaging confirmed their stability. The method offers a flexible framework for creating materials once thought impossible to synthesize.
How an interdisciplinary approach is enabling faster health breakthroughs
Three ways that different disciplines, from astronomy to machine learning, are advancing medicine.
Paradigm Health raises $78M, buys Flatiron unit
A growing group of solutions is streamlining clinical trials and drug approvals.
Paradigm Health Acquires Flatiron Health's Clinical Research Business and Forms Strategic Partnership to Rebuild Clinical Research Ecosystem
/PRNewswire/ -- Paradigm Health and Flatiron Health today announced that Paradigm Health will acquire Flatiron's Clinical Research Business. The transaction...
Paradigm Health, seeking to use AI to enroll clinical trials, partners with Roche
Paradigm Health, which is seeking to use AI to enroll clinical trials, has raised more funds and is acquiring a business from Flatiron Health.
'Health desert' in rural mid-Missouri sees hope with commitment from Boone Health
Boone Health's commitment to bring emergency care back to Audrain County brings hope for those who felt left behind after the closure of Audrain Community Hospital in 2022.
Scientists Relaunch the 'Internet of Animals'
German scientists have relaunched a satellite system that will be used to track wildlife all across the globe. The "internet of animals" was first launched in 2020, in collaboration with Russian researchers, but was abruptly halted after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Affordable Care Act premiums are set to spike. A new poll shows enrollees are already struggling
A new survey of Affordable Care Act health insurance enrollees finds that many are already struggling with the high cost of health care
Why Trump and Democrats are speaking the same language on health care
President Donald Trump is pushing for an extension of soon-to-expire Obamacare subsidies – a key Democratic proposal that Republicans fought fiercely and that was the basis for the longest-ever government shutdown.
Why Trump and Democrats are speaking the same language on health care
President Donald Trump is pushing for an extension of soon-to-expire Obamacare subsidies – a key Democratic proposal that Republicans fought fiercely and that was the basis for the longest-ever government shutdown.
Under Kennedy, America’s Health Department Is in the Business of Promoting Kennedy
Under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Department of Health and Human Services increasingly uses its social media channels to promote Kennedy himself and his agenda. Interviews with over 20 former and current employees provide a look inside an agency where personality and politics steer communications with the public.
U.S. health care is broken. Here are 3 ways it's getting worse
One year after UnitedHealthcare's CEO was shot and killed, the crisis in U.S. health care is intensifying — even for the companies and investors who make money from it.
Trump wants a health care deal. He’s leaving the details to Congress.
Several GOP lawmakers have proposals to address the year-end expiration of enhanced ACA subsidies.
Working with monkeys was this lab tech’s dream job. Now she’s staffing an IT help desk
Trump’s reshaping of science has fueled fears researchers will leave the U.S. This lab tech's story shows it can drive people out of science altogether.
The overdiagnosis debate in mental health misses the point
“Focusing on who ‘counts’ as mentally ill will ultimately send us down the wrong path,” Miranda Wolpert, director of mental health at Wellcome, writes.
Can chatting with strangers improve public health?
Science and data are important, research shows, but people are incredibly receptive to personal stories about public health.
'Nine points from top but a million miles away'
Ross: If we have stooped so low that we need a dodgy last minute penalty to beat a team like Dundee United then the squad have a problem that can't be fixed with the current players. If Jack Butland and Nico Raskin weren't there this year, we could've been relegated by now. Also, James Tavernier had a poor day, we should maybe consider a long term replacement for him in January.
No 10 to delay four England mayoral elections amid accusations of ‘cancelling democracy’
Ministers will argue that four newly created mayoralties need more time to complete reorganisation
Girls 'taught how to get a job but not about women's health'
Young women say they were taught how to open a bank account in school, but not about their own health.
Aetna expands initiatives to simplify experiences for health care professionals and patients
Aetna®, a CVS Health® company, today announces key milestones in support of the company’s comprehensive strategy announced in June to remove friction in the healthcare system and improve the experience for healthcare professionals and their patients.
How diet affects gut health: 3 key takeaways from recent studies
Recent research has delved deep into the manifold ways in which diet can affect gut health throughout a person's life. Here are some of the most important takeaways.
Special education needs embedded mental health support
As schools struggle to manage emotional and behavioral challenges, a mental health crisis among children in special education grows.
The brain’s 5 eras, the vaccine that protects against dementia, altruistic ants
Science editor Ian Sample sits down with co-host Madeleine Finlay and science correspondent Hannah Devlin to hear about three eye-catching stories from the week
House Lawmakers on Bipartisan Health Care Plan
Reps. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA), and other House lawmakers brief reporters on a bipartisan health care plan.
Fitterfly (a division of PB Health) Secures Patent for PGR Technology to Drive Better Diabetes Outcomes
Fitterfly by PB Health has secured the patent for its proprietary Personalised Glycemic Response (PGR) technology. This AI-led engine powers its Diabetes Care Programs and enables personalised, data-driven care at scale.
Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnosis
The health secretary said the aim was to tackle a rising demand for services and the increased pressure on the NHS.
Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnosis
The health secretary said the aim was to tackle a rising demand for services and the increased pressure on the NHS.
Jennifer Lopez, Jimmy Kimmel, Gwyneth Paltrow attend THR's Women in Entertainment gala
The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment event on Dec. 3 celebration Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow and more women in the industry.
King County health department reports measles exposure at Sea-Tac Airport
The possible exposure happened between Nov. 11 and 17.
Tulare County health leaders see spike in tuberculosis cases
People in Tulare County are getting sick with tuberculosis. Health leaders confirmed at least 15 cases of the disease so far.
Idaho judge rules state can cut mental health service that many warn risks public safety
The cut to a critical Idaho Medicaid mental health service for people with severe mental illness took effect Monday, Magellan says.
Wake County Public Health awarded reaccreditation with honors status
The Wake County Public Health Department has been recognized as accredited with honors by the North Carolina Local Health Department Accreditation Board, achieving a perfect score by meeting 147 of 147 accreditation standards. This distinction highlights the department's unwavering commitment to excellence in public health service and community well-being.
Through the lens: Four decades of arts & entertainment with photojournalist Roger Mastroianni
For more than 40 years, photojournalist Roger Mastroianni has chronicled Cleveland's arts, healthcare, and corporate landscapes—capturing everything from Cleveland Orchestra performances to hospital operating rooms.
Scientists capture flu viruses surfing into human cells in real time
Scientists have captured a never-before-seen, high-resolution look at influenza’s stealthy invasion of human cells, revealing that the cells aren’t just helpless victims. Using a groundbreaking imaging technique, researchers discovered that our cells actually reach out and “grab” the virus as it searches for the perfect entry point, surfing along the membrane.
Wes Streeting orders review of mental health diagnoses as benefit claims soar
Health secretary has asked experts to investigate whether normal feelings have become ‘over-pathologised’
City Council members flex political muscle in dispute over Chicago budget, corporate head tax
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget may be in trouble as more than half of Chicago City Council is now supporting an alternative plan that eliminates the controversial head tax the mayor adamantly supports.
The Tennessee 'waltz': Republicans and Democrats dance around special election results meaning
Tennessee special election results spark debate over 2026 midterms as Republicans maintain House seat despite heavy Democratic spending and efforts.
What is ‘scromiting’ or CHS, condition caused by habitual marijuana use?
A vomiting disorder linked to frequent marijuana use is on the rise, prompting global health officials to allow researchers to track the condition and study it. Dubbed on social media as “scr…
Inova Health Center in Woodbridge, Virginia, opens next week
Inova is expanding its health care operations in eastern Prince William County, Virginia, with a new outpatient health center near Potomac Mills.
Frustrated GOP barrels toward key health insurance vote without a clear plan
Some Senate Republicans are expressing frustration that their conference hasn’t been able to unify behind a health care plan ahead of a vote next week on a Democratic proposal to extend health insu…
TriHealth and UnitedHealthcare negotiations could disrupt health insurance
Thousands of people in Cincinnati face potential disruptions in their health insurance or may need to switch providers due to ongoing negotiations between TriHealth and UnitedHealthcare, with critical procedures and birthing plans hanging in the balance.
PAHO Director and President of the Dominican Republic Strengthen Health Cooperation and Address National Priorities
Santo Domingo, December 3, 2025 (PAHO) – The Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Jarbas Barbosa, met today with the President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, at the Presidential Palace to deepen bilateral cooperation and review strategic areas to continue strengthening the country’s health systems.The meeting was also attended by the Minister of Public Health, Víctor Atallah; PAHO’s Representative in the Dominican Republic, Alba María Ropero Álvarez; and the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rubén Silié.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Lopez Celebrate “a Real Sense of Community” at THR Women in Entertainment Event
Robert Downey Jr., Dakota Johnson, Regina Hall, Kerry Washington and Rachel Sennott also took part in the star-studded breakfast gala, presented by Lifetime.
Frustrated patients amid UConn Health-Aetna rate dispute
We are hearing from patients who feel caught in the middle of a dispute between Aetna and UConn Health. They are frustrated the health system is now considered out-of-network for thousands of people. “It’s very disconcerting to all of a sudden to be told, ‘Hey, I can’t see you because you know, your insurance won’t pay,’” said Brenda Barth, of…
Jennifer Lopez And Gwyneth Paltrow Honored At THR’s Women In Entertainment Gala
To kick off the program, "I Love LA" creator-star Rachel Sennott hosted and delivered the opening remarks. In addition to Sennott, Dakota Johnson, Goldie Hawn, Regina Hall, Chase Infiniti, and Jimmy Kimmel and Molly McNearney were part of the star-studded lineup for the event. With nearly 600 entertainment industry leaders, actresses, actors, and VIPs, the event was inspiring and served as a safe space for titans in entertainment to convene.
Why American Health Care Is Still a Mess
Jonathan Gruber on the broken American health-care system, Obamacare, the Trump administration’s war on vaccines and science, and being on the wrong end of Republican outrage. Plus: David on Donald Trump’s Ukraine “peace plan,” recent scandals, and They Thought They Were Free, by Milton Mayer.
Employer health plans lure investors
The Trump administration has across its two terms boosted alternative health plans as it dismantles the ACA..
Opinion: What’s worrisome about White House focus on ‘gold standard science’ | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Nancy Krieger, professor of social epidemiology, outlined her own and other experts’ concerns in a recent commentary.
Public Health Trust Conference | Yale School of Public Health
Join the Yale School of Public Health for our 2026 Conference The Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) is excited to announce our 2026 Conference entitled,
Robert Downey Jr. Playfully Roasts Gwyneth Paltrow at THR Women in Entertainment Gala: “Forever Confused by the Basic Tenets” of the MCU
The 'Iron Man' star presented his former co-star and onscreen love interest with the 20th annual Sherry Lansing Leadership Award.
How The Idea Of Affordability Is Shaping Our Politics : 1A
No matter where you live in the U.S., you’ve probably heard stories — or have your own — about not being able to afford to live. The couple in their 30s that can’t buy a home. The 20-something who can’t afford rent without living with several roommates. The family of five who feel pinched every time they visit the grocery store. The retiree struggling to pay their health insurance premium.Whatever the situation, these stories are becoming central to how Americans are experiencing the economy. And this feeling is shaping politics.A CBS poll from October suggests inflation and the economy are now the top concern among Americans. According to the Urban Institute, 52 percent of U.S. families don’t have the resources to cover what it costs to live. The average monthly cost of groceries has also risen 32 percent since 2019.What do when we mean when we say something is “affordable?” And how do we achieve that goal when the target keeps moving?
Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow & More Attend 'THR's Women in Entertainment Gala
Goldie Hawn, Jennifer Lopez, Kerry Washington, and Regina Hall were just some of the iconic actresses to grace the red carpet for The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment gala Wednesday ... and we have pics from the epic event!
RWJBarnabas Health’s Mark E. Manigan and George Helmy Named 2026 BINJE Power Players
Mark E. Manigan, President and Chief Executive Officer, and George Helmy, Executive Vice President, Chief External Affairs and Policy Officer of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, have been recognized as 2026 Power Players by BINJE. The BINJE Power Players List honors more than 100 CEOs, principals, managing partners and executive directors who are shaping the future of business in New Jersey.
Technology is transforming how patients navigate the healthcare system, and compassion remains the anchor
AI is helping UnitedHealthcare make healthcare navigation more personal, giving members clearer guidance while keeping human support at the center.
LiaFi Introduces TOR Score Dashboard for Small Business Cash Flow Management
ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky., December 03, 2025--LiaFi, a Fintech platform built for small businesses, today announced enhancements to its TOR Score dashboard, a proprietary cash flow variability metric designed to give sole proprietors and small business owners clarity on their financial health. The TOR Score, short for Track, Optimize, Refine, translates complex transaction data into a single score that reveals cash flow stability, identifies surplus opportunities, and flags potential risk periods. With
Trump pollster’s health care advice for Republicans: pivot to drug prices
Tony Fabrizio did not recommend an extension of Obamacare subsidies, as he previously counseled.
PAHO ramps up support to Caribbean health systems one month after Hurricane Melissa
Washington, D.C., 3 December 2025 (PAHO)– One month after Hurricane Melissa tore through the Caribbean, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) continues working closely with national health authorities of Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba to restore essential services, prevent and respond to disease outbreaks, and strengthen health systems in the hardest-hit countries.
Jennifer Lopez, Dakota Johnson and More Favor Modern Elegance for The Hollywood Reporter’s 2025 Women in Entertainment Gala
Both Lopez and Gwyneth Paltrow were honored at the annual event.
THEN AND NOW: Photos show where America's wealthiest lived a century ago versus today
A hundred years ago, America's wealth concentrated in New York's Fifth Avenue. Today, the richest Americans reside in places like Miami and Hawaii.
A glass of morning orange juice has a surprising role in your health
Studies suggest 100% or plant-sterol-fortified orange juice may reduce LDL cholesterol modestly. Experts urge moderation and medical advice.
Women in Entertainment: Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lopez and More Attend THR’s Star-Studded Gala (Photos)
See photos of The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment gala: Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lopez and the stars who attended.
The Hollywood Reporter Women In Entertainment 2025 red carpet:...
Gwyneth Paltrow received the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award, while Jennifer Lopez was honored with the Equity in Entertainment Award.
Quin Hillyer: Louisiana should think twice before cutting from Safe Havens for mental health
The St. Tammany Parish Council seems poised to eliminate funding for its Safe Haven mental health campus. That would be a major mistake, this columnist argues, adding that the underfunding of mental health care is a statewide problem.
Stop propping up sickness and start propping up health
The COVID-era subsidies have resulted in increased federal spending with little to no improvement in health outcomes, and Congress should allow them to expire as scheduled to encourage competition,…
New UCF Mobile Health Clinic Increases Access to Care
The clinic also serves as real-world classroom for medical, nursing, speech-language pathology and physical therapy students.
Counteracting the Market Dominance That Keeps Health Care So Expensive
Research by UCLA Luskin’s Wesley Yin is one of several projects made possible by nearly $55 million in awards to the school.
Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health: Current Status and Key Issues
This brief includes data on pregnancy and birth outcomes by race and ethnicity, describes the underlying factors driving disparities, and discusses current policies affecting maternal and infant health disparities.
How To Make Extraordinary Wealth Buying a Surprising Business, According To Codie Sanchez
You don't have to reinvent the wheel to get rich. Instead, you can glide into a fortune by launching a business that serves a common need. Financial influencer Codie Sanchez, founder of Contrarian...
1.6 million Americans removed from health care plan under Trump admin
Around 1.6 million Americans were removed from Medicaid during the first six months of President Donald Trump's second term, KFF data shows.
Outstanding Poster Award Goes to UConn Health’s IACUC Office
The Pillars of Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R) has Honored UConn Health’s Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) wi ...
Bipartisan health care deal remains elusive in the Senate as parties dig in ahead of next week's vote
Texas health agency's executive commissioner retiring
Young, who spent decades in state government, will step down on Jan. 2. Gov. Greg Abbott will pick a successor.
Having a dog can boost teenagers’ mental health, say scientists
Researchers find children who own dogs score lower for social problems, aggressive behaviour and delinquency
Amazon Clears Out This Mac Mini Alternative Mini PC for Less Than Budget Earbuds, Preinstalled With Windows 11 Pro
The GMKtec Nucbox G3S Mini PC runs dual 4K displays and cooks up to 3.4GHz while staying under $200 at Amazon.