Sales from controversial U.S. drug discount program rose to $100B last year
Ed’s stories explore prescription drug pricing, affordability and access, as well issues surrounding patents, litigation, and legislation. He…
Patient records stolen in cyber-attack on Australian healthcare provider | Health
Thousands of medical records and patient information stored with one of Australia’s biggest healthcare providers have been breached…
Urgent and emergency care at Nottinghamshire hospital rated ‘good’
In urgent and emergency care, inspectors found that staff worked well with partners such as mental health services…
55 Medical Professionals Reveal Fake Illness Stories
I have allergies to most plants and animals (foods by extension) around me, but for years this went…
India turns to AI to improve healthcare access
MUMBAI: At the Shantilal Shanghvi Eye Institute in Mumbai, an eye scan using a smartphone could help save…
Nearly 6 in 10 young women get health, wellness info from influencers
(Pew Research Center illustration; photos via Getty Images) Although health providers are the most common place Americans turn…
Nurses will soon be able to prescribe PBS drugs. Here’s what that means for you
Imagine your elderly father is in an aged care home. It’s Friday afternoon, and he’s run out of…
Why the Left Hates the Medicine That Made Me a Mom
Just over a year ago, I stayed up until 2 a.m. editing a story, because the deadline was…
WHO launches climate, health and migration research roadmap for the Western Pacific Region
The World Health Organization (WHO) launched the Regional research agenda on health, migration and displacement in the WHO…
Restoring dignity: Senegalese surgeon and Burundian foundation win reproductive health awards
The UN’s sexual and reproductive health agency, UNFPA, announced on Wednesday that the individual award will go to…
Different Bodies, Different Journeys: Why Women’s Health Needs Its Own Lens
We often hear that women live longer than men. But living longer doesn’t always mean living healthier. Studies…
Doctorsa raises €1M to expand global telemedicine platform for travellers
Doctorsa, a platform connecting travellers with doctors across 40 countries worldwide, has raised €1 million in funding. PranaVentures…