Medical Facts
Limited Access to Healthcare: Millions in US Lack Doctors and Telehealth
Summary: Barbara Williams, a 72-year-old diabetic living in rural Alabama, lacks access to reliable high-speed internet and quality healthcare. Williams is one of nearly 3 million Americans living in underserved areas, leading to poorer...
Academic Publishers Sued by Scientists for Unpaid Peer Review
In a groundbreaking move that spotlights mounting dissatisfaction among scientists with the inner workings of academic journals, a group of researchers has decided to take on the industry giants in court. They contend that...
Makary Affirms MAHA Goals, Silent on FDA Policies: Hearing Recap
Marty Makary, the champion of the Make America Healthy Again movement, stood before the Senate in a confirmation hearing for the position of Food and Drug Administration commissioner. With a promise of radical transparency,...
Study Finds Using Seed Oils Over Butter Reduces Premature Death
New Study Suggests Swapping Butter for Seed Oils Can Prolong LifeA recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine has shed light on the potential benefits of using certain vegetable oils over butter, pointing to...
HHS Offers $25,000 Buyout to Employees
The Health and Human Services Department is offering a $25,000 buyout to its employees in an effort to reduce its workforce as part of President Donald Trump's government cuts. This offer was extended to...
FDA Commissioner Nominee Faces Tough Questioning by Senate
Marty Makary, the nominee for the position of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner, faced tough questioning by the Senate. The confirmation process raised questions about his plans for the FDA workforce, the recent...
Navigating Volatility in the Biotech Workforce
In the fast-paced world of biotech business development in Cambridge, Sachdeva found herself navigating through turbulent times. In 2023, ReNAgade Therapeutics, Tome Biosciences, and Aera Therapeutics burst onto the scene with significant funding to...
Impact of Gender Politics on Women’s Health Research
Veteran Scientist Spearheads Gender Politics in Women's Health ResearchDavid Page, a pioneer in genomics and former president of the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, stands at the forefront of unraveling the intricate complexities of...
Proposed Medicaid Cuts: Impact on Patients, Parents, Caregivers
Medicaid Cuts: The Heart-Wrenching Impact on FamiliesIn a small town in California, the reverberations of potential Medicaid cuts are causing a stir among residents who heavily rely on the program for their healthcare needs....
Communicating with Parents of Unvaccinated Children with Measles
In the heart of New York City, Dr. Adam Ratner, a seasoned pediatric infectious diseases physician, is well-acquainted with the devastating impact of measles outbreaks on unvaccinated children and their families. The recent surge...
