January 30, 2026

Hospitals, Custody, and the Missing Patient

As detained patients enter hospitals, access to care, communication, and advocacy becomes unclear.

KFF Health News

January 28, 2026

IPF Cough: Opioid-Based Approach Tested

Researchers examine oral nalbuphine for chronic cough in IPF, using objective digital monitoring and patient-reported measures.

Conexiant

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 21, 2026

How Smoking Intensifies Periodontitis

Spatial transcriptomics links smoking to epithelial damage, inflammatory cell interactions, points to CXCL12 as potential therapeutic target.

Conexiant

January 15, 2026

NPs Top US Jobs List Again

The nurse practitioner profession claims the No. 1 spot across three categories in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Jobs rankings for the third consecutive year.

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

January 14, 2026

Vaccines May Do More for Aging Bodies

Research shows vaccines for flu, shingles, RSV, and covid may also lower risks of dementia, heart disease, and hospitalization in older adults.

KFF Health News