January 27, 2026

The Exam Room Is Listening Now

As AI quietly enters exam rooms, physicians report real relief—and real concerns about accuracy, trust, and control.

KFF Health News

January 23, 2026

US Leaves WHO Over Pandemic, Governance

The announcement describes a shift toward direct engagement with countries and organizations outside the World Health Organization.

Conexiant

January 23, 2026

Nursery Peers Shape Infant Gut Microbiome

Researchers assess baby-to-baby gut microbiome transmission in nursery settings.

Conexiant

January 22, 2026

Study Finds Water Fluoridation Not Linked to Adverse Birth Outcomes

Analysis of nearly 11.5 million births found no association between fluoridated drinking water and birth weight, prematurity, or gestational length.

Conexiant

January 15, 2026

Pediatric Nasal Foreign Bodies: Skip the OR? 

Researchers examine a standardized protocol for pediatric nasal foreign body removal.

Conexiant

January 14, 2026

US Heart Health Progress Stalls

New US cardiovascular statistics document persistent gaps in prevention and treatment across hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and cholesterol management, with marked disparities by age, income, and race.

Conexiant

January 14, 2026

Vaccine Guidance Splits: Now What?

Liability remains low, coverage stable as clinicians navigate fractured federal guidance

Conexiant

January 14, 2026

Work Hours Not Tied to Resident Burnout

Nationwide survey links longer hours to stress and self-perceived competency, challenging assumptions behind duty-hour reforms.

Conexiant

January 14, 2026

Rural Care Gets Billions — Now What?

A flexible new program puts states in charge, with funding reviews looming.

KFF Health News