In a landmark study of Hispanic and Latino adults, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have identified a link between self-reported cognitive decline and blood-based biomarkers, which could pave the way for a…
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Ozempic’s hidden pregnancy risk few women know about
Women taking popular weight-loss medications during their reproductive years may be unaware of associated risks to pregnancy and unborn babies, warn Flinders University researchers.
A new study has revealed that most Australian women of…
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Epic Faces Antitrust Challenge As Lawsuit Proceeds
Judy Faulkner, founder and chief executive officer of Epic Systems Corp., during the Forbes Healthcare Summit in New York, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.
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Epic is the health data infrastructure for many hospitals and…
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An Algorithm For Controlling Epidemics
New results from control theory could be used to intervene in future epidemics.
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When an outbreak of an infectious disease begins to spread, policymakers face an unenviable challenge. They must decide when to intervene and how forcefully,…
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New report ranks Philadelphia and Allentown among toughest cities in America for people with asthma
Philadelphia has once again been named one of the “asthma capitals” of the U.S. – ranking No. 4 in a report released on Sept. 9, 2025, by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Allentown was ranked No. 3, Harrisburg No. 15 and…
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Chagas Disease Now Endemic In The United States
Eastern Bloodsucking Conenose Kissing Bug (Triatoma sanguisuga) on a leaf in Houston, TX. Dangerous biting insect native to the USA, that carries Chagas disease.
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Once considered an illness confined to Central and South America, Chagas…
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Chemicals in marijuana may affect women’s fertility
When Canada legalized cannabis in 2018, its effects on human health were all over the news. Cyntia Duval, a women’s health researcher at the University of Toronto at the time, wondered how its consumption might affect female…
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How Brains Wired Differently Spark Innovation
ADHD strengths can create factories for ideas and innovation.
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When most people hear the term ADHD, they picture a child who can’t sit still or a professional who struggles to meet deadlines. For decades, the dominant narrative has painted…
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Clinical Intelligence Company Cohere Health Announces Acquisition Of ZignaAI
Physicians are increasingly spending time on administrative tasks and non-clinical activities.
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Prior authorization and clinical intelligence technology enablement company Cohere Health announced today that it will be acquiring ZignaAI to…
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Hospitals Face Financial Duress As Trump Tariffs And Payment Cuts Hit
U.S. hospitals are facing mounting financial pressures as President Trump’s tariffs hit prescription drugs and the Republican-led Congress’ cuts to healthcare spending begin to take hold as early as next year.
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U.S. hospitals are facing…
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