America’s Drinking Problem: Understanding the Surgeon General’s Concerns
America's Drinking Problem: A Call to ActionAlcohol consumption is deeply ingrained in American culture, with far-reaching impacts on individuals, families, and communities. From the emergency room to the streets, alcohol's presence is undeniable, shaping...
The Deadly Impact of Stimulant Use in the Opioid Epidemic: KFF Health News
Stimulant Use in the Opioid Epidemic: A Deadly CombinationIn Pawtucket, Rhode Island, near a storefront advertising “free” cellphones, J.R. sat in an empty back stairwell and showed a reporter how he tries to avoid...
Alcohol Warning Labels Urged by Surgeon General to Highlight Cancer Risk
The U.S. surgeon general, Vivek Murthy, has recently made a groundbreaking recommendation that could change the way we view alcohol forever. In a new report released last Friday, Murthy called for alcoholic beverages to...
Supporting NIH and Finding Common Ground: Insights from Francis Collins
Interview with Dr. Francis CollinsIn a recent interview on the "What the Health?" podcast, Dr. Francis Collins, former director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), shared his insights on the vital role of...
Hospital Price Transparency Rules: Enhancing Data Usefulness with New Updates
Hospital Price Transparency Rules: Improving Data Usefulness with Recent UpdatesAs we step into the new year, a wave of fresh updates has been introduced to the federal guidelines regarding hospital price transparency. These changes...
Rural Women Prioritize Maternity Care Over Abortion Access – KFF Health News
Rural Women Prioritize Maternity Care Over Abortion Access - KFF Health NewsBAKER CITY, Ore. — In a distressing turn of events, the only hospital maternity ward in this small Oregon town, just an hour...
Neumora’s Antidepressant Phase 3 Trial Results: What Went Wrong?
Neumora's Antidepressant Phase 3 Trial Results: A Deeper Dive into the Disappointing OutcomeIn a recent groundbreaking development, startup Neumora Therapeutics faced a setback with its latest depression treatment, navacaprant, as it failed to deliver...
Expanding Medicare Coverage for Obesity Medications: A Necessity
Expanding Medicare Coverage for Obesity Medications: An Imperative ChangeIn a groundbreaking move, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) recently delved into estimating the potential budgetary impacts of providing Medicare coverage for obesity treatments for older...
Federal Intervention Needed to Address Issues with Pulse Oximeters: Researchers Suggest Legal Action
Federal Intervention Urgently Needed to Address Pulse Oximeter Issues: Legal Action SuggestedA groundbreaking study published in JAMA has shed light on the glaring disparities in the performance of pulse oximeters on individuals with darker...
Top FDA Issues to Monitor During Trump Administration: 3 Key Areas
Key Changes in FDA Under Trump Administration
2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with the imminent leadership changes on the horizon. With Donald Trump set...
