September 18, 2025

Cuts or Care: ‘What Are the Priorities?’

New residency programs launch as Northern California faces ongoing physician shortages and potential funding reductions.

KFF Health News

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 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 16, 2025

Fixing the Flaws in Opioid Disorder Care

How real-world data from millions of patients is helping uncover stark disparities in opioid use disorder treatment, and where targeted interventions could save lives.

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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 11, 2025

"Magic Mushroom" Edibles Lack Psilocybin

Analysis of retail products reveals widespread adulteration with synthetic compounds, posing unknown health risks.

Conexiant

September 04, 2025

'No Standard of Care' for GLP-1 Weaning

Without a defined standard of care for tapering GLP-1 medications, physicians must navigate patient management amid insurer restrictions and high discontinuation rates

KFF Health News

September 03, 2025

Policy Shift Adjusts NIH Peer Review Role

New NIH funding rules shift decision-making power from peer review panels to political appointees in determining future scientific grants.

KFF Health News

August 20, 2025

One Hour on Phone, Fewer Blinks

Blinking decreases and eye strain increases during one hour of smartphone use, with dynamic screen changes from social media reels creating the highest visual load.

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