Tag: United States

Homelessness Surveys Trap Black Men: The Impact of Waiting ListsLAS VEGAS - Maurice Clark sat in his tent along dusty railroad tracks as two homeless-outreach workers approached him with a list of personal questions....

The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has ignited a firestorm of public interest in the nation's health insurance industry. The focus is not just on the tragic event itself but on the broader...

Residents Rally Against Incinerator Plans in South Florida Residents of Miramar, Florida, made their voices heard loud and clear at a recent meeting of Miami-Dade County officials. Clad in green T-shirts emblazoned with the words...

Federal ACA Marketplace Enrollment Trends and AnalysisIt's that time of year again - open enrollment season for the Affordable Care Act. But this year, things are looking a bit different, with ongoing challenges impacting...

First Baby Born Using Gameto's New Stem-Cell TechnologyIn a groundbreaking development in the field of reproductive biotechnology, Gameto, a New York City-based startup, has announced the birth of the first baby conceived using their...

Alcohol Report Reveals Surprising Findings on Health BenefitsA groundbreaking report released by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) is set to challenge long-held beliefs about the health effects of alcohol consumption....

Using Humor to Shed Light on the Darkness in Medicine: Dr. Glaucomflecken's ApproachEven if you don’t use TikTok, you’ve probably come across Will Flanary, aka Dr. Glaucomflecken, the internet’s most famous physician/comedian. For more...

Primary Care Crisis: Is Change on the Horizon?As we step into 2025, the state of primary care in the United States is under the microscope. Patients lucky enough to have a primary care provider...

Merck Strikes Deal for Obesity Pill In a groundbreaking move, Merck, a leading pharmaceutical company, has recently signed a deal with Hansoh Pharma, a Chinese biotech firm, to develop and market an experimental oral obesity...

Woman Receives Kidney Transplant from Genetically Modified PigIn a groundbreaking medical feat, a 53-year-old woman in New York received a life-saving kidney transplant from a genetically modified pig. The seven-hour surgical procedure, conducted on...