SCROLL NEWS / DISCOVERY
Search headlines
Find the stories shaping the conversation.
Results for " dobes " 816 found 🔀 AI-powered Shuffle
FTC Sues Hims & Hers Over Health Privacy And Billing Practices
By Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, July 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued telehealth company Hims & Hers, alleging it shared consumers' private health information with advertising platforms and unknowingly charged some customers for ...
University of Utah Team Selected for NSF Initiative to Shape the Future of AI in Science Education
A multidisciplinary team will help design AI-powered learning tools that strengthen scientific thinking in K–12 classrooms. As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into classrooms and...
NSF testing new Ph.D. model giving trainees academic and industry experience
Young life scientists have been increasingly abandoning academia, a seismic shift that has fueled calls for rethinking graduate education. On Wednesday,
The VA could help America win the biotechnology race with China
“Together, HHS, the VA, and the DOD form a strong American innovation ecosystem — one that China and other competitors cannot easily replicate,” writes former VA Secretary David Shulkin.
Visa time limits on foreign Ph.D. students and postdocs will harm U.S. science, experts warn
A Trump administration plan to limit visas for graduate student and postdocs to four years is fueling concerns that the U.S. could lose out on foreign scientists
Three questions with Whoop's new CMO
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: A chat with Whoop's new chief medical officer, an update on CMS health tech initiative, and more.
Pharma’s drug spending deflection
Job lock, surging prescription drug costs, No Surprises Act update, and more from STAT's Health Care Inc.
Free vaccines, sports physicals available as central Wisconsin students prepare for school
Wausau Pilot & Review WAUSAU, Wis. — Central Wisconsin health departments are offering back-to-school vaccination clinics for uninsured children and
'Yo-yo' Weight Loss Linked To Decline In Muscle Mass
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, July 27, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Middle-aged folks have a higher risk of muscle loss if their weight “yo-yos” due to inconsistent dieting, a new study says. People who repeatedly dropped and regained weight wound up losing nearly four times as much thigh ...
Papers: Argumentation and Surprise Are Best Ways to Do Good Science
I’m sure the authors of these papers didn’t mean to pay ID any compliments, but everything we’ve seen here closely tracks with intelligent design literature.
Retirees may need $185K for healthcare, Fidelity estimates
The new estimate from Fidelity Investments is up 7.5% from a year ago.
Good riddance to bundled ‘global’ maternal care billing
New maternal billing codes should create a transparent system where both patients and clinicians can thrive, ACOG writes.
Prolonged exposure to wildfire smoke increases cardiovascular health risks
Repeated and cumulative exposure to wildfire smoke is linked to a higher risk of being hospitalized for cardiovascular disease in older adults in the U.S., a new Yale study finds.
Eclipse Business Capital Provides $55MM ABL Credit Facility to Food & Beverage Industry
Eclipse Business Capital (EBC) provided a $55 million asset-based lending credit facility to a premier frozen food supplier.
Preparation drives long-term business growth
One of the things I enjoy most about working with New Hampshire business owners is hearing what they’re building toward. Whether it’s growth, succession or greater stability, our conversations are almost always about the future.
Is there an exodus underway at Epic?
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: executive departures at Epic Systems, new CEO takes over at Nabla, and more health tech news.
American Franchise Act Would Protect Small Businesses, Boost Economy
To: Members of the House Committee on Education and Workforce From: National Taxpayers Union Date: July 21, 2026 Subject: NTU’s views on the July 21 Markup I. Introduction On behalf of National Taxpayers Union, the nation’s oldest taxpayer advocacy organization, we write to express our views on legislation slated for consideration before the House Committee on Education and Workforce on July 21, 2026. While NTU recognizes that the Committee is considering a broader package of legislative propo, Author(s): Alexander Ciccone
Gut check: What the digestive system means for our overall health
In a Q&A, gastroenterologist Rosemarie Fisher explains common digestive health issues — and the best ways to improve gut health.
Vanderbilt Health-led registry identifies gaps, aims to improve outcomes for aortic stenosis patients
The registry tracks the quality of upstream care processes for patients with aortic stenosis — the most common type of heart valve disease.
The next step of site-neutral, and a fiery PBM hearing
Medicare proposes to reduce payments to hospitals for certain drugs and imaging services.
Trump's CDC Nominee Praises Vaccines, Without Vowing Independence From RFK Jr.
By Rachel Spears and KFF Health News HealthDay ReportersMONDAY, July 20, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Dr. Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, expressed support for vaccines — including mRNA-based COVID shots — in a Senate hearing,
Woman attacked, robbed at gunpoint inside business in Wicker Park, Chicago police say
Chicago police are investigating after a woman was attacked and robbed at gunpoint by multiple suspects while inside of a business Saturday night on the city's Northwest Side.
Beware the unintended consequences of testosterone screening for military servicemembers
“I fear that the widespread rollout of testosterone screening may lead to some surprising and unintended consequences,” writes a urologist who studies testosterone.
The Evolution of Politics: From Civic Virtue to Realpolitik
While people claim they want the "virtuous" state with citizens to match, what we really get is realpolitik, whether we want it or not.
MAHA is rewriting the vocabulary of American mental health care
“‘Deprescribing’ elevated into a movement, and a cultural default, is a clinical hazard,” writes Sunny Patel.
Salt Lake City Awarded 2027 College Championships
Colorado Springs, Colo. (July 16, 2026)—The 2027 USA Ultimate College Championships have been awarded to Salt Lake City, the national governing body for the
Arkansas medical marijuana sales down through June
Medical marijuana sales in Arkansas were $140.3 million in the first six months of 2026, down 2.6% compared with the same period in 2025 when sales totaled $144 million, the...
Arkansas medical marijuana sales down through June
Medical marijuana sales in Arkansas were $140.3 million in the first six months of 2026, down 2.6% compared with the same period in 2025 when sales totaled $144 million, the...
Alabama students post large science gains, overall eighth-grade scores improve
Alabama students posted strong gains in science, improved eighth-grade achievement and higher ACT scores, according to preliminary statewide assessment results presented Tuesday.
AI Isn't Replacing The MBA. It's Redefining What Business Leaders Need To Know
Employers are automating entry-level jobs & paying a premium for MBA grads. Judgement, not output, is now the real curriculum.
CMS signals intent to revamp how it pays for clinical software and AI
CMS wants to build a standardized payment structure for clinical software and AI that factors in their impact on patient outcomes.
Want to get published in a top-tier journal? Where you're from matters
An analysis of 110,000 submissions to elite general science journals shows that researchers from prestigious universities are more than three times more likely
Penny Wise: Businesses Adapt to Cent Stoppage
The US Treasury stopped minting pennies, so how are local businesses adapting to the imminent extinction of the little red cent?
Opinion | Alabama politics costs so much because power is worth buying
Alabama’s $40.6 million primary spending reveals how money, access and human nature can reshape the obligations of public office itself.
HHS presses ahead with effort to curb antidepressant use
In a private meeting, HHS officials met with mental health professionals to work on guidance for stopping SSRIs.
MidCap Business Credit Serves Up $27MM ABL Facility for Mid-Atlantic Bakery
MidCap Business Credit completed a $27 million asset based credit facility for a multi-generational family owned commercial bakery located in the Mid-Atlantic
AI fueling startup boom across the United States
Nationwide, economists say we’re seeing a business formation boom that's closely correlated with AI’s growth.
Science Journal: Humans’ Big Brains Evolved “For No Particular Reason”?
We’ve heard countless times that bigger brains evolved to allow for higher intelligence in our hominid ancestors – but not any more.
New Ranking Finds Happiest Cities in the World. They Could Be a Game-Changer for Your Productivity
Happiness is a strategic factor for digital nomads and business travelers seeking cities that support productivity, balance, and success.
Five Organizations, Small Business Join Inaugural Cohort of the Birmingham Workforce Partner Accelerator
birminghamal.gov The City of Birmingham’s Department of Innovation & Economic Opportunity and Battle Plan Strategic Consulting have selected its inaugural cohort of the Birmingham Workforce Par…
Hospitals Help: Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center Advances Behavioral Healthcare in Northern Michigan - MHA | Michigan Health & Hospital Association
Michigan hospitals are working alongside community partners to remove barriers and ensure residents across the state have access to timely, lifesaving behavioral healthcare services. Located on the Munson Medical Center campus, the Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center is transforming care delivery across Northern Michigan by providing around-the-clock…
OpenEvidence backs study that finds it beats LLMs
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: Dueling research pitting OpenEvidence against general purpose LLMs, use of Dexcom's CGM in children, and more.
Editorial: The Politics of the Armenian Genocide
If recognizing a genocide is the right thing to do, should governments wait until doing so becomes politically convenient?
Another big premium hike on the horizon
FDA's crackdown on online ketamine retailers, unprecedented health care premium hikes, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Are glucose monitors a good thing for 2-year-olds? Experts look at risks, benefits
The newly approved over-the-counter CGM offers a new approach to tackling childhood obesity but also raises a host of questions.
Illinois health officials warn of high rate of intestinal illness caused by contaminated foods
The intestinal illness cyclosporiasis is contracted by consuming contaminated foods. The most common symptoms of the illness are diarrhea, nausea and fatigue, according to health officials.
The crumbling employer-based health insurance system
Today's D.C. Diagnosis newsletter covers maintaining diversity in drug trials and troubling trends in employer-based health insurance.
Here’s what life looks like after spinal fusion surgery
Learn what to expect after spinal fusion surgery, including recovery time, activity restrictions and tips for protecting your spine long-term.
A toxicologist's guide to reducing your exposure to everyday chemicals
There’s no such thing as a "chemical-free" life, but some simple steps can help you minimize exposures to daily chemicals.
Oversharing Can Be Dangerous: How Digital Nomads Can Build an Audience While Staying Safe
Use social media intentionally to grow your business by sharing your digital nomad lifestyle authentically while prioritizing safety.
Thomas Jefferson’s Embrace of Intelligent Design
Today on Independence Day, it is appropriate to review the sources of our rights as citizens.
5 Small Business Ideas for Introverts
Prefer working solo? These small business ideas for introverts let you focus on creativity and deep work—and reduce meetings.
Why Leaders Lie: The Truth about Lying in International Politics
Lying seems to come naturally to political elites. Dr. Mark Thornton examines John J. Mearsheimer’s book, Why Leaders Lie: The Truth about Lying in International Politics to find out why elites lie so much.
If Your Business Can't Pass This 3-Question Test, Your Customers Probably Feel Scammed
Are you creating value people knowingly want to pay for, or are you just good at collecting money people didn't intend to spend?
Supreme Court ruling lifts limits on political party campaign spending
The decision could play a role in the battle for control of Congress this November.
Statins and blood pressure drugs changing health risks of obesity, study suggests
New research shows obesity patients over 40 are managing blood pressure and cholesterol as well as healthy-weight peers, but younger adults remain at risk.
Would Hunters Take A Lyme Disease Vaccine? We Asked
By Bram Sable-Smith and KFF Health News HealthDay ReportersWEDNESDAY, July 1, 2026 (HealthDay News) — It’s tick season, possibly the worst in a decade. More and more Americans are being exposed to these parasites as climate change expands the range where they can survive. That means more people are also exposed to the bevy of health conditions they can ...
VA Primary Care adds virtual reality to Veterans’ Mental Health Toolkit
Virtual reality devices help Veterans by offering additional ways to manage issues affecting their physical and mental health.
All of Us tests a new approach to collect real-world data for research
The NIH All of Us Research Program has secured thousands of electronic medical records through an innovative use of patient data-sharing networks
FDA digital leader hints at coming AI policy updates
Today's health tech news includes virtual PT for a whole country, what the FDA is considering on AI policy, and more
Unredacted comments from California hospital lawsuits show stunning admissions and a 'forced' McKinsey collaboration
Who controls the Medicaid market, GLP-1 usage and pizza household costs, and more from Health Care Inc.
New research shows the hidden challenges facing religious scientists
A recent study from Rice’s Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance titled “Religious Representation in Science: How Scientists in the United States, Mexico and South Africa Respond” explores the aspect of religious representation in science.
How one expert hopes to expand the health span of Southwest Floridians
On “The Florida Roundup,” Shawn Felton talked about his efforts to expand health span among Southwest Florida residents.
Investor Clive Meanwell on designing biotechs for population health, and AI's role as a catalyst
Clive Meanwell, chairman of investment firm Population Health Partners, was an AI skeptic until recently. Now, he thinks it's a catalyst.
AI scientist company Edison Scientific tapped by team behind Metsera to create new biotechs
Edison Scientific and investment firm Population Health Partners are teaming up to leverage AI agents in drug discovery and development.
Assessing the claim that the U.S. government is abandoning science
The people who do not trust science today would probably like to be able to. And the people who do trust it may simply be unaware of the problems.
Former Washington health care executive pleads guilty to $24 million wire fraud scheme
A former health care executive in North Central Washington has pleaded guilty to wire fraud after prosecutors say he siphoned tens of millions of dollars.
The Business of Grand Theft Auto VI, Explained: How a Billion Dollar Game Is Likely to Pay Off
Anthony Palomba on why the stakes are so high for the Grand Theft Auto VI launch and what it means for the gaming industry and the entertainment industry as a whole.
Consumer-Directed Health Care: Promise or Pitfall
This panel will examine the evidence and policy outlook for consumer-directed health care as a federal solution to expanded coverage, with a focus on affordability, access, and health outcomes.
Science Can Fully Explain Consciousness? By 326 Theories…
It’s supposed to be a given that machines or brain organoids might be conscious despite not knowing what that is or how it works — but preborn children can’t be…
Most Patients Want Docs To Break Cancer News Directly, Not Through Portal Messaging
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, June 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — People are becoming more comfortable communicating with their doctor through clinics’ patient portals. Folks use the portals to ask their doc questions and even to review the results of recent medical tests. But there are ...
Why cannabis businesses need to apply for DEA registration now – and why states must help
Cannabis businesses should apply for DEA registration by a Friday, June 26 deadline. And states should be helping them.
Europe heatwave breaks records as UN agencies ramp up health warnings
As a record-breaking heatwave grips large parts of Europe, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), national weather services and partners are mobilising heat-health action plans for millions of people facing dangerous temperatures.
FDA's breakthrough pipeline fills up with generative AI devices
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: FDA drops enforcement against Whoop, more AI devices get FDA 'breakthrough' label, and more.
UConn Business Researchers Discover Voluntary Corporate Climate Goals Are Viewed Favorably by Investors
'For company decisionmakers, there is clearly no argument for not considering it'
What an abandoned heart failure trial says about 'breakthrough' devices that don’t reach patients
An abandoned heart-failure trial offers a rare window into devices that the FDA deems "breakthrough" but never reach patients.
OpenEvidence will add FDA-cleared AI to detect heart disease
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: OpenEvidence adds AI to detect heart disease, and Cadence raises $100 million, and more.
Rice Business launches early career track within MBA@Rice Online Program
Rice Business today announced the launch of a new Early Career Track within its MBA@Rice Online MBA program. The new track gives high-potential professionals with less than three years of work experience a path to earn their MBA earlier in their careers. The program will launch with the October cohort and applications are open now.
Cadence raises $100 million to automate chronic disease care with regulated AI
Digital health startup Cadence has raised $100 million at a $1.23 billion valuation to expand its chronic disease management program.
A sweeping new AI to detect heart conditions is coming to OpenEvidence
EchoNext, a new AI tool cleared by the FDA, will let doctors use an EKG to easily screen patients for structural heart diseases.
Ending birthright citizenship could be a public health disaster
If the Supreme Court upholds the executive order ending birthright citizenship, it could “have stark consequences at the intersection of bioethics and public health.”
Voluntarism, Free Speech, and American Labor’s Growing Political Divide
What unions need is more internal flexibility. Workers need a way to voice their displeasure with union politics. And if voice isn’t enough, they need a realistic way out.
Despite transplant referrals, most kidney patients don’t make the waitlist
An NIH grant proposal poses new threats, more cases of a livestock disease in Europe, and more health news from Morning Rounds
When Sixth Graders Study Neuroscience
Baylor College of Medicine is partnering with school districts to create health science programs that prepare students for careers.
Health equity researchers fear unseen level of scrutiny under White House proposal
Health disparities researchers say a new White House proposal could disqualify much of their work from federal funding — perhaps the most serious threat yet to the future of their field.
Science Writer Takes Aim at Many Universes Theory
What these speculations point to is the way new findings have destroyed classical materialism. Materialism isn’t so much dying out as breaking up.
MyMichigan Health, YMCA Summer Camp Gives Kids a Closer Look at Healthcare
The YMCA of Saginaw is giving local kids a front-row seat to the world of healthcare this summer thanks to a partnership with MyMichigan Health.
Do wearables actually help people with cardiovascular disease?
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: A look at what researchers found about if using wearables help people with cardiovascular diseases, and more.
Africa Is Essential To 'Global' Business Education
Rabat Business School's Nicolas Arnaud argues that true internationalization means treating African institutions as knowledge creators – not just emerging-market field trips.
A Bone Health Expert Shares Their Most Important Tip
Maintaining strong bones as you age requires more than your daily dose of calcium.
Mosquito population surge prompts public health emergency in Fort Bend County
The public health emergency was declared on Tuesday as Fort Bend County health officials are reporting "extraordinary mosquito populations" and activity that are well-above normal seasonal levels.
Free Pool & Water Safety Seminar Offered by Town and Catholic Health
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, members of the Town Board and Catholic Health are partnering to offer residents a Free Pool and Summer Water Safety Seminar on Tuesday, June 30th, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Marjorie Post Community Park, located at 451 Unqua Road in Massapequa. Families are encouraged to attend as…
The return of the spoils system could reshape U.S. federal science
The Trump administration has reclassified 8,000 senior-level career officials across 54 agencies to Schedule Policy/Career status.
Trump administration will bring special ed to HHS
Infant mortality rate dips, OTC naloxone options rise, and other health news from Morning Rounds
Early-Onset Cancers Are On The Rise. Knowing Your Family History Is Crucial.
By Cara Anthony and Blake Farmer - Nashville Public Radio and KFF Health News HealthDay ReportersWEDNESDAY, June 17, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Bryce Ramsey of Madison, Mississippi, was 33 when she was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Upon noticing blood in her stool, she blamed the hemorrhoids she’d developed after delivering her son eight years earlier. Ramsey didn’t initially link her symptoms ...
As a physician, I have never been more concerned about rates of congenital syphilis
“As a physician and former public health official, I have never been more concerned about those rates of congenital syphilis,” writes Jeffrey D. Klausner.
FSU researcher receives NASA grant to map extreme heat and protect public health
A collaborative, interdisciplinary team with researchers from Florida State University’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy has received an
FSU researcher receives NASA grant to map extreme heat and protect public health
A collaborative, interdisciplinary team with researchers from Florida State University’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy has received an
How a biotech turned a trial failure into an AI model
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: How a biotech startup turned a failed clinical trial into an AI model, and more.
Family Finances Shape Children’s Brain Development, Study Finds
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, June 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A family’s financial situation has more impact on their children’s brain development than parenting style, a new study says. Family finances and opportunities in a child’s neighborhood account for about 16% of the ...