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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...

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 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...

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...

Top First Opinion Essays of 2024: Reader Favorites and Must-ReadsIn a year that promised to be eventful due to the U.S. presidential election, 2024 took a surprising turn, especially in the realms of health,...

Axsome Submits Alzheimer’s Disease Drug for FDA Approval Axsome Therapeutics, a New York-based biotech company, is forging ahead with its plans to seek FDA approval for its Alzheimer’s disease treatment, AXS-05, following results from Phase...

Top STAT Stories Overlooked in 2024: A Recap of Key Healthcare NewsIn the fast-paced world of healthcare news, it's easy to overlook some of the most impactful and groundbreaking stories. This year, STAT has...

Long Covid, AI Obsession, and Trust: The Overlooked Topics of 2024In the bustling world of life sciences, it's easy for important topics to slip through the cracks. Despite the best efforts of experts and...

Aetna, the health insurance giant owned by CVS Health, has filed a lawsuit against Radiology Partners, one of the largest networks of radiology practices in the country, for alleged fraudulent billing practices and abuse...

Scientists Brace for Health Funding Changes Amidst Trump Administration ReshuffleIn the wake of the recent White House reshuffling, scientists and healthcare professionals find themselves on the edge of uncertainty as the new administration's stance...