September 17, 2025

‘Death by a Thousand Cuts’

Rural South Texas hospitals and physicians face mounting strain as rising uninsured rates and federal funding cuts threaten access to essential health care.

KFF Health News

September 17, 2025

Medical Oddities: Do Mosquitoes Have a Type?

Mosquito appeal, sleep hormones, sibling survival, diet for teeth, and more tea results shaped this week’s quirky findings.

Conexiant

September 16, 2025

State’s Largest HIV Outbreak Raises Alarms

Public health experts cite syringe shortages and encampment clearings as drivers of Penobscot County’s historic HIV outbreak.

KFF Health News

September 15, 2025

The Hidden Hazard: Fall-Risk Drugs

US fall-related deaths in older adults are rising, with prescription drugs a key contributor and safer alternatives urged.

KFF Health News

September 15, 2025

Chronic Insomnia Accelerates Cognitive Decline

Mayo Clinic study links chronic insomnia to 40% higher risk of cognitive impairment in older adults

Conexiant

September 12, 2025

FDA Considers Ending Routine Advisory Committees on New Drugs

The FDA move to limit advisory committee involvement in drug approvals has prompted debate on the balance between efficiency and transparency.

KFF Health News

September 10, 2025

Firas Bounni, M.D., Joins Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute as a Vascular Neurologist

Firas Bounni, M.D., has joined Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute as a vascular neurologist.

Baptist Health South Florida

September 10, 2025

What Role Do Omega-3s Play in Dementia Prevention?

Observational evidence suggests omega-3s may help shield aging brains, though randomized trials remain mixed.

Conexiant

September 09, 2025

Merger Cure? Rural Hospitals Try Networks

Mobile magnetic resonance imaging units and rural hospital networks support independent hospitals in improving access to diagnostic imaging and patient care in underserved areas.

KFF Health News