February 19, 2026

Telehealth Patterns in Medicare Beneficiaries

One in six Medicare beneficiaries used telehealth between 2021 and 2023, with mental health visits leading the way, states new research report.

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February 18, 2026

Marriage, Children Linked to Med Student Burnout

Married medical students and those with dependents were less likely to report high exhaustion and disengagement in a national survey

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February 17, 2026

CKD Markers Linked to Cognitive Risk

In adults with chronic kidney disease, higher proteinuria and lower estimated glomerular filtration rate are associated with increased risk of incident cognitive impairment.

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February 17, 2026

VA DOD Updates Asthma Framework

The 2025 US Department of Veterans Affairs and US Department of Defense asthma guideline introduces 21 evidence-based recommendations for primary care, redefining stepwise treatment, comorbidity management, and reliever strategy.

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February 12, 2026

FDA Approves HRT Label Changes

The agency cited updated evidence in revising hormone therapy safety language.

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February 12, 2026

Curbing Drug-Related Halitosis for Closer Moments

Individuals who have drug-related halitosis may need to take additional steps to prioritize oral health before intimate encounters.

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February 11, 2026

Anxiety Linked to Gut Disease Trajectories

Longitudinal electronic health record data are used to examine temporal relationships between psychiatric and gastrointestinal diagnoses.

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February 11, 2026

Staffing, Flexibility Top Nurses' List to Return

Two-thirds of former hospital nurses would consider coming back if workplace conditions improved, survey finds

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February 09, 2026

The Assignment Some Doctors Refused

Forced deployments to immigration detention are pushing US public health clinicians to resign—and raising urgent questions about medical ethics, obedience, and harm.

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