Health Care

The upcoming implementation of Medicaid work requirements is generating concern among healthcare advocates, physicians, and patient organizations. They warn that millions of Americans could face disruptions in medical coverage. Among those considered most vulnerable are individuals undergoing cancer treatment and people living with HIV. Also, patients managing chronic conditions may

Forever chemicals exposure has become an increasing public health concern as researchers continue discovering PFAS contamination in drinking water, food supplies, household products, and even human blood samples across the United States. In addition, scientists say these chemicals, formally known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, can remain in the environment

The Congo Ebola outbreak continues expanding across eastern regions of the country as health officials confirmed at least 282 cases linked to the deadly Bundibugyo strain of the virus. Authorities are struggling to contain the outbreak amid insecurity, weak medical infrastructure, and growing pressure on healthcare workers operating in remote

An experimental lung cancer drug developed by Akeso and licensed globally by Summit Therapeutics delivered one of the most closely watched oncology results of the year. The drug reduced the risk of death by 34% during a late-stage clinical trial conducted in China. As a result, the findings immediately intensified

KINSHASA — Ebola clinic attacks in the Democratic Republic of Congo are intensifying concerns among humanitarian organizations and health officials. This is because growing misinformation, panic and anger continue disrupting emergency response operations across affected communities. Several treatment centers handling suspected Ebola patients were attacked within days after the outbreak

UK Advisers Recommend Limited Prostate Cancer Screening Scientific advisers in the United Kingdom have recommended restricting routine prostate cancer screening to a very small group of men considered to be at exceptionally high genetic risk of developing the disease. The proposal follows an extensive review. The review evaluated whether widespread

Conflict and Ebola Create a Dangerous Emergency in Eastern Congo The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a rapidly deteriorating health emergency as the Ebola outbreak spreads through regions already destabilized by armed conflict and mass displacement. The World Health Organization has warned that the combination of violence, limited humanitarian

Therapists across the United States are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence tools designed to record therapy sessions, transcribe conversations, and automatically generate clinical notes. Moreover, the rise of AI therapy note-taking highlights how technology is changing the way mental health professionals manage documentation. Supporters of the technology argue that these systems

Fear and Misinformation Complicate Ebola Response Communities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are facing growing fear as the Ebola outbreak expands across heavily populated areas. These areas are already struggling with insecurity and fragile healthcare systems. Residents in Ituri and North Kivu provinces say misinformation about the virus remains