How to save money on prescriptions
For patients across the country, filling a prescription can come with tough financial choices. Health researchers at KFF…
Mental health treatment a growing concern in Illinois jails
Despite repeated warnings from medical professionals, staff at the Sangamon County Jail placed 27-year-old Tiffany Rusher — who…
A safer gene-editing tool shows promise for transthyretin amyloidosis treatment
Genetic disorders occur due to alterations in the primary genetic material, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), of an organism. Transthyretin…
Gut bacteria compound during pregnancy protects offspring from fatty liver disease
Children born to mothers who consume a high-fat, high-sugar diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding face a higher risk…
Brain-altering meds linked to falls, confusion being prescribed to 25% of older adults with dementia
This is a prescription for disaster. While all medications carry potential side effects, certain types have been shown…
Doctors think AI has a place in healthcare — but maybe not as a chatbot
Dr. Sina Bari, a practicing surgeon and AI healthcare leader at data company iMerit, has seen firsthand how…
Mental health treatment a growing concern in Illinois jails
Despite repeated warnings from medical professionals, staff at the Sangamon County Jail placed 27-year-old Tiffany Rusher — who…
Is there a best time of day to take vitamins?
C-ing is B-elieving — supplements are everywhere these days. Over 100,000 dietary or nutritional supplements are sold in…
Research finds persistent prescribing of risky medications to older adults with dementia
Despite years of clinical guidelines warning against the practice, one in four Medicare beneficiaries with dementia is prescribed…
Whole-genome sequencing improves PARP inhibitor treatment prediction
A whole-genome sequencing approach shows early promise over current commercial methods for identifying more patients likely to benefit…
A pill that confirms you actually swallowed your medicine
By using a temporary Faraday-cage coating that dissolves in minutes, the SAFARI capsule delivers highly specific proof of…
‘The Pitt’ creator on Season 2’s storylines about AI, healthcare costs
R. Scott Gemmill, the creator and showrunner of “The Pitt,” has always felt comfortable in a hospital. He…