Healthcare
Discovery may pave way for better cancer drugs
Discovery may pave way for better cancer drugs A new study has made a breakthrough discovery that could lead to the development of better cancer treatments by targeting a specific protein complex. The study focused on mTOR, a protein at the center of two different complexes (mTORC1 and mTORC2) that play key roles in cell […]
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The US already faces a health care workforce shortage – immigration policy could make it worse
The US already faces a health care workforce shortage – immigration policy could make it worse The US healthcare workforce shortage could worsen due to immigration policies that increase visa fees, stricter eligibility requirements, and enforcement actions. The current healthcare system faces an unprecedented period of strain, driven by an aging population and rising rates […]
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RFK Jr. wants to scrutinize the vaccine schedule – but its safety record is already decades long
RFK Jr. wants to scrutinize the vaccine schedule – but its safety record is already decades long RFK Jr.’s plan to scrutinize the vaccine schedule has raised concerns, but the childhood immunization schedule’s safety record spans decades and is backed by extensive research and testing. The US childhood immunization schedule recommends a set of vaccines […]
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Fee-based primary care is hastening doctor shortages in the US
Fee-based primary care is hastening doctor shortages in the US Fee-based primary care models are rapidly growing across the US, with a 83.1% increase in concierge and direct primary care practices between 2018 and 2023. The growth of these models may benefit participating patients and clinicians, but it raises concerns about access to primary care […]
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‘Are you married?’ Why doctors ask invasive questions during treatment
‘Are you married?’ Why doctors ask invasive questions during treatment Doctors ask demographic questions during treatment to collect data that can help researchers understand who gets sick, why they get sick, and how to design interventions to improve health outcomes. The data collected from these questions can be used to predict conditions like preeclampsia, cardiovascular […]
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How one Florida program reduced preterm births – and how it could serve as a model for other communities
How one Florida program reduced preterm births – and how it could serve as a model for other communities Preterm birth is the second-leading cause of infant deaths in the US, affecting nearly 374,000 babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy in 2023. The Central Hillsborough Healthy Start program in Florida has reduced preterm births […]
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Health insurance premiums rose nearly 3x the rate of worker earnings over the past 25 years
Health insurance premiums rose nearly 3x the rate of worker earnings over the past 25 years Health insurance premiums in the US have increased nearly three times the rate of worker earnings over the past 25 years, making it difficult for patients and employers to afford healthcare. The main driver of these premium increases is […]
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Doulas play essential roles in reproductive health care – and more states are beginning to recognize it
Doulas play essential roles in reproductive health care – and more states are beginning to recognize it Doulas are becoming increasingly recognized as essential roles in reproductive health care, particularly in rural areas where access to care is limited. The services offered by doulas can complement traditional biomedical approaches to maternal care, leading to improved […]
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AI’s errors may be impossible to eliminate – what that means for its use in health care
AI’s errors may be impossible to eliminate – what that means for its use in health care AI’s errors may be impossible to eliminate, which raises concerns about its use in healthcare, particularly in tasks that require high accuracy and precision. A proposed bill in the US House of Representatives would allow AI systems to […]
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2026’s abortion battles will be fought more in courthouses and FDA offices than at the voting booth
2026’s abortion battles will be fought more in courthouses and FDA offices than at the voting booth The biggest battles over abortion in 2026 will not be at the polls, but rather in courthouses and FDA offices. Anti-abortion forces are pushing to restrict access to medication abortions, which have become increasingly common in states with […]
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