Advanced radiotherapy for prostate cancer to cut sessions from 20 to five
Posted on Tuesday June 09, 2026
Some men in England with the disease will now be offered an advanced form of treatment on the NHS.
Why AI Is Creating New Cybersecurity Risks For Healthcare
Posted on Tuesday June 09, 2026
AI is helping hospitals improve diagnostics and patient care, but it's also giving cybercriminals new tools to target healthcare systems.
4 World Cup Health Tips For 2026: An ER Doc’s Guide To Staying Healthy
Posted on Tuesday June 09, 2026
An ER doc's guide to the biggest health risks at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 4 tips on heat, alcohol, vaccines, and how to stay safe across 16 cities this summer.
Diabetes drug could slash risk of fatal heart condition in one group, scientists reveal
Posted on Tuesday June 09, 2026
A diabetes drug could help lower the risk of heart failure in certain patients.A new study published in Nature Medicine analyzed how SGLT2 inhibitor dapagliflozin, a
The Code As Witness: A Book About Science, Politics & Pandemic Inquiry
Posted on Tuesday June 09, 2026
The Code as Witness written by Steven C. Quay is part scientific investigation, part policy strategy, and part warning about the future of biological research.
Medicare Innovation At Risk? Patients And NTAP Breakthrough Technology
Posted on Tuesday June 09, 2026
How does Medicare approve technology for new patients? What is the alternative NTAP or New Technology Add-on Payment Pathway? And why does Medicare want to repeal it?
Trouble Ahead For GLP-1 Drugs As Health Plans Stop Paying
Posted on Tuesday June 09, 2026
Half of U.S. employers and health plans are balking at paying for GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Zepbound and Wegovy for weight loss and obesity treatment, a new report shows.
Woman with advanced Alzheimer's regained speech and memories after taking magic mushrooms
Posted on Tuesday June 09, 2026
A woman with advanced Alzheimer's disease saw significant improvements in brain function after taking psilocybin-containing mushrooms.That's according to a case report
How Heart Specialists Benefit from Medicare’s TAVR Restrictions
Posted on Tuesday June 09, 2026
For 14 years, patient access to TAVR has been restricted for Medicare beneficiaries under a Coverage with Evidence Development requirement. This could change by June 15.
How The U.S. Response To Ebola Shows Failures On Lessons From COVID-19
Posted on Tuesday June 09, 2026
The U.S. Ebola response has been reactionary as opposed to proactive. A doctor breaks down why and how it mirrors the U.S. response to COVID-19.
