AI is Sparking Optimism in Rare-Disease Research
The first nine days of Jorie Kraus’s life followed a pattern: problem, solution. Problem, solution. Problem: Jorie was…
Higher minimum wage linked to fewer pregnancy complications
A nationwide analysis finds that higher minimum wages are associated with lower rates of dangerous pregnancy-related hypertension, pointing…
How to save money on prescriptions
For patients across the country, filling a prescription can come with tough financial choices. Health researchers at KFF…
How to save money on prescriptions
For patients across the country, filling a prescription can come with tough financial choices. Health researchers at KFF…
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…
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…