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Brenna Henn Wanted to Improve Genetic Medicine. Then Her N.I.H. Grant Was Cut.

Brenna Henn had a long-term grant to study the genetic diversity of Africans and people of African descent. Then her N.I.H. funding was cut.

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Jan 2 • 5:00 AM EST • Science • nytimes.com
Medical Aid in Dying Legislation and the Limits of Prognostic Science

New York’s Medical Aid in Dying is often framed as compassion guided by medical expertise. But is the legislation prescribing a moral choice behind the mask of scientific certainty?

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Jan 2 • 12:00 AM EST • Science • acsh.org
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5 takeaways from Trump's defiant WSJ interview on his health

Trump says he had a CT scan during a recent medical exam and not an MRI scan, as he previously claimed.

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Jan 1 • 7:59 PM EST • Health • axios.com
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Should the NHS really use magic mushrooms to treat mental health?

Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results

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Jan 1 • 7:03 PM EST • Health • bbc.com
A One Health trial design to accelerate Lassa fever vaccines

Nature Medicine - We propose an interdisciplinary framework to address the considerable challenges that are restricting the development of vaccines for zoonotic diseases with epidemic potential.

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Jan 1 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • nature.com
Medicaid, ICE and a ticking clock for undocumented Californians

A looming enrollment freeze and immigration officials' push to access health data are forcing undocumented Californians to weigh free health care against deportation risks.

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Jan 1 • 4:00 PM EST • Health • politico.com
6 Changes to National Health Policy to Watch in 2026

From the passage of a massive bill that reduced federal funds for Medicaid to a comprehensive overhaul of a federal vaccine advisory panel, Congress and the Trump administration delivered major changes to America’s public health system in 2025. Many of those changes are poised to reshape coverage,

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Jan 1 • 3:28 PM EST • Health • usnews.com
The 2025 health issue that will impact Montanans next year

From Medicaid expansion to Affordable Care Act subsidies, affordability dominated the health care landscape this year.

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Jan 1 • 2:42 PM EST • Health • montanafreepress.org
Trump defends his health and energy while revealing new details on medical screenings he underwent

President Donald Trump defended his energy and health in an interview with The Wall Street Journal and disclosed that he had a CT scan, not an MRI scan, during an October examination about which he and the White House delayed offering details.

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Jan 1 • 1:54 PM EST • Health • pbs.org
Village awards 5 new Lansing business licenses in November 2025

The following is information provided by the Village of Lansing regarding new business licenses awarded in November 2025.

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Jan 1 • 1:54 PM EST • Business • thelansingjournal.org
Medical expert suggests 'dual-pronged approach' to improve public health

Board-certified M.D. Dr. Houman Hemmati discusses new SNAP restrictions on junk food and the rise in flu activity across the U.S. on 'Fox News Live.'

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Jan 1 • 1:16 PM EST • Health • foxnews.com
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SSM Health and UnitedHealthcare Reach Temporary Deal to Keep Missouri Patients In-Network

Missourians covered by UnitedHealthcare can breathe a sigh of relief. SSM Health and UnitedHealthcare have signed a letter of agreement, extending their contract for 30 days after months of negotiations and a looming December 31st deadline. The temporary deal means more than 140,000 Missourians with UnitedHealthcare commercial or Medicaid plans can continue seeing SSM Health […]

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Jan 1 • 11:29 AM EST • Health • missourinet.com
Cape Fear Valley Health welcomes first baby of 2026

Analeia Rhoads Simpson became the first baby of 2026 born at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center on Thursday morning.

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Jan 1 • 7:04 AM EST • Health • wral.com
Montana Set to Receive $233 Million Through Federal Rural Healthcare Program

A federal healthcare program from The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is providing states with $50 billion spread out over the next five years to improve access and quality in rural healthcare. Passed inside of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) will distribute 50% of its funds […]

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Jan 1 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • flatheadbeacon.com
List of health systems dropping Medicare Advantage plans in January

The hospitals are ending their acceptance of MA plans over issues with prior authorization denials.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 5:42 PM EST • Health • newsweek.com
Cook County Health chief medical officer voices concern as ACA subsidies set to expire Thursday

Without an extension of ACA subsidies, premiums are expected to double and triple for the 550,000 Illinoisans enrolled in the marketplace, making it unaffordable for many.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 5:23 PM EST • Health • abc7chicago.com
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Florida scientists make major advances in medicine, environment and public health

Florida scientists have made significant breakthroughs in multiple fields this year, ranging from medicine to environmental restoration.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 2:30 PM EST • Health • fox13news.com
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst Names Dr. Phillip Fairweather "2025 Physician of the Year" - NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai are proud to announce that Chief Medical Information Officer Dr. Phillip

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Dec 31, 2025 • 12:11 PM EST • Health • nychealthandhospitals.org
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From gene therapy breakthroughs to preventable disease outbreaks: The health trends that will shape 2026

Live Science's health channel editor makes predictions about the medical breakthroughs and public health shifts to come in 2026.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Health • livescience.com
Federally Qualified Health Centers in Va. sue state for low Medicaid reimbursements

FQHCs are a go-to health care source for people insured through Medicaid, and FQHCs are reimbursed through the state-federal joint program for certain expenditures.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 5:17 AM EST • Health • virginiamercury.com
Pennsylvania awarded $193 million for rural health care from Trump bill that also cut Medicaid

WASHINGTON — Pennsylvania’s plan to stabilize its struggling rural health care systems will get a $193 million infusion as President...

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Dec 31, 2025 • 4:00 AM EST • Health • post-gazette.com
From science to sport: These are the stories that lifted spirits in 2025

Amid conflicts and crises, 2025 also brought reasons for optimism, medical breakthroughs, encouraging signs for the planet and sporting and cultural surprises. As the world heads into 2026, FRANCE 24…

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Dec 31, 2025 • 1:20 AM EST • Science • france24.com
Oregon Health Plan to remain in network at Salem Health in 2026

Salem Health and PacificSource reached a new contract agreement to cover patients on Medicaid, a Salem Health spokeswoman said Tuesday. The news comes a day before the existing contract was set to expire.

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Dec 30, 2025 • 9:27 PM EST • Health • salemreporter.com
Utah to get $195 million to improve rural health care, innovate

Critics say the grant doesn’t make up for Medicaid cuts, but they welcome the money and the focus on innovation

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Dec 30, 2025 • 7:35 PM EST • Health • deseret.com
Mission Health announces visitor restrictions, citing high rate of flu in WNC

WLOS News 13 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Asheville, NC and nearby towns and communities in Western North Carolina and the Upstate of South Carolina, including the counties of Buncombe, Henderson, Rutherford, Haywood, Polk, Transylvania, McDowell, Mitchell, Madison, Yancey, Jackson, Swain, Macon, Graham, Spartanburg, Greenville, Anderson, Union, Pickens, Oconee, Laurens, Greenwood, Abbeville and also Biltmore Forest, Woodfin, Leicester, Black Mountain, Montreat, Arden, Weaverville, Hendersonville, Etowah, Flat Rock, Mills River, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Canton, Clyde, Franklin, Cullowhee, Sylva, Cherokee, Marion, Old Fort, Forest City, Lake Lure, Bat Cave, Spindale, Spruce Pine, Bakersville, Burnsville, Tryon, Columbus, Marshall, Mars Hill, Brevard, Bryson City, Cashiers, Greer, Landrum, Clemson, Gaffney, and Easley.

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Dec 30, 2025 • 7:06 PM EST • Health • wlos.com
Healthy-sounding buzzwords could be hiding added sugar in plain sight

Added sugars are difficult to quickly spot because many companies use clever marketing to distract consumers, said Nicole Avena, a professor of neuroscience and psychiatry at Mount Sinai Medical School and Princeton University

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Dec 30, 2025 • 3:17 PM EST • Health • pbs.org
Syracuse Crunch To Host Dinosaur Night presented by The Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST) January 10

Dinosaur Night will transform the Upstate Medical University Arena into a Jurassic adventure.

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Dec 30, 2025 • 11:21 AM EST • Science • syracusecrunch.com
Researchers Examine Social Determinants of Health Screening Tools Used at Arkansas Health Facilities

A coalition of researchers, led by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, conducted a survey that examined how Arkansas health care facilities screen for and respond to social determinants of health. Social determinants of health are non-medical factors that influence a…

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Dec 30, 2025 • 10:32 AM EST • Health • news.uams.edu
Get Cooking Culinary Class

Join one of our chefs at the ECU Health Lifestyle Medicine Clinic for a hands-on culinary experience focused on healthy whole foods.

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Dec 30, 2025 • 9:33 AM EST • Health • ecuhealth.org
In a tumultuous year, US health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.

In the whirlwind first year of President Donald Trump’s second term, some of the most polarizing changes have taken place within the Department of Health and Human Services, where Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has openly rebuffed the medical establishment as he converts the ideas of his Make America Healthy Again movement into public policy. Since entering office in February, the health secretary has overseen a dramatic reshaping of the agencies he oversees, including eliminating thousands of jobs and freezing or canceling billions of dollars for scientific research. As part of his campaign against chronic disease, he has redrawn the government's position on topics such as seed oils, fluoride and Tylenol.

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Dec 30, 2025 • 8:08 AM EST • Health • yahoo.com
In a Tumultuous Year, US Health Policy Has Been Dramatically Reshaped Under RFK Jr.

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the whirlwind first year of President Donald Trump’s second term, some of the most polarizing changes have taken place within the Department of Health and Human Services, where Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has openly rebuffed the medical establishment as he converts the ideas of his

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Dec 30, 2025 • 8:08 AM EST • Health • usnews.com
Navy tests new digital health system to modernize at-sea care

Navy Medicine conducted its first pilot test of the Operational Medicine Care Delivery Platform (OpMed CDP) aboard the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) to bring modern, seamless

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Dec 30, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • navy.mil
Workplace Medicine: Building health and business together | LMH Health

LMH Health Workplace Medicine is redefining occupational medicine in Lawrence and beyond. With a focus on communication, relationships and comprehensive care, we help keep employees safe, healthy and thriving.

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Dec 30, 2025 • 3:57 AM EST • Business • lmh.org
Healthcare recap for 2025: Hospitals vie for new spots in Chesterfield, MOBs and other facilities spread across region

The region’s three major health systems spent 2025 trying to better position themselves to serve patients in Chesterfield. And amid the competition to bring a new hospital to the fast-growing locality, a handful of medical office projects broke ground, and new ERs were announced or opened across the region.

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Dec 30, 2025 • 2:01 AM EST • Health • richmondbizsense.com
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Novo Nordisk's 'long game' on weight loss drugs sparks hope in science, but the Street is impatient

The medicine developed by the100-year old Danish drugmaker may impact patients' brains in surprising ways

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Dec 30, 2025 • 1:12 AM EST • Science • cnbc.com
Revisited: do medicinal mushroom products actually work?

In this episode from June, Ian Sample chats to Madeleine Finlay about the appeal of mushroom drinks and supplements, and hears from the mycologist Prof Nik Money on what we really know about how fungi can affect our minds and bodies

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Dec 30, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Science • theguardian.com
Health officials warn of flu surge across ENC as peak season approaches

Medical facilities across ENC are witnessing a sharp spike in flu cases, some even seeing a nearly 3000% increase.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 8:07 PM EST • Health • witn.com
Health officials see spike in flu cases in Cook County after Christmas holiday

Chicago health officials are urging residents to get the influenza vaccine to keep themselves safe as the region and nation are seeing an uptick in cases.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 7:54 PM EST • Health • nbcchicago.com
Omaha health officials report spike in respiratory illnesses, urge early treatment

Respiratory illnesses are surging across the metro area as flu and RSV cases spike several weeks earlier than usual, prompting doctors to warn residents about the importance of seeking timely medical care.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 7:19 PM EST • Health • wowt.com
New York City Takes Over Brooklyn Health System With Shaky Finances

Maimonides Health is a community fixture that will become part of NYC Health + Hospitals. Many of its patients are on government medical plans.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 6:37 PM EST • Health • nytimes.com
Governor Ivey Announces Alabama Secures More Than $203 Million for Rural Health Transformation Program -

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced Alabama has officially received its award number from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), formally approving Alabama’s plan and unlocking $203,404,327 in … Continued

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Dec 29, 2025 • 6:06 PM EST • Health • governor.alabama.gov
Texas to receive $281 million for rural health care

Texas will get the biggest portion of the first rollout of the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, which was created in tandem with legislation slashing Medicaid funding.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 5:40 PM EST • Health • texastribune.org
Why Americans are facing rising health insurance costs

Experts point to several factors behind the surge in health insurance prices, including general inflation, the growing use of high-cost prescription drugs, and consolidation among medical providers.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 4:47 PM EST • Health • fox13news.com
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SGMC Health Announces New Internal Medicine Chief Residents

SGMC Health’s Medical Education program announces the appointment of Ornob Rahman, MD, and Samuel Edusa, MD, as Chief Residents

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Dec 29, 2025 • 1:52 PM EST • Health • sgmc.org
Maimonides will merge with NYC Health+Hospitals next year, officials say

Maimonides Medical Center will officially merge with NYC Health+Hospitals next year, Mayor Eric Adams announced Monday.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 10:40 AM EST • Health • brooklynpaper.com
UNT Dallas wants to bring more health care workers to southern Dallas

The University of North Texas at Dallas' new STEM center will train local students for high-demand, high-wage jobs in the medical field. The development marks...

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Dec 29, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Health • dallasnews.com
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WA health care groups raise alarm over Ferguson budget

The proposed budget would tweak the state's Medicaid funding policies in ways that health care providers say would cause significant hardship.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Health • seattletimes.com
Mercer Health announces the retirement of Dr. Thangaraj Amaran, Vice President of Medical Affairs

Dr. Amaran began his tenure at Mercer Health in July 1981 as a Board Certified Urologist, dedicating nearly four decades to patient care until January 2018. His clinical expertise was matched by his leadership, serving as Vice Chief of Staff (1983), Chief of Staff (1985, 1986, 1991), and Past Chief of Staff (1992). During this […]

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Dec 29, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Health • mercer-health.com
Encore: Bridging Distances with AI and Telemedicine, and Destigmatizing Mental Health for Health Care Workers

As we close out 2025, we’re excited to share highlights from two impactful episodes of the Advancing Health podcast that sparked dialogue around improving health care in America.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 7:18 AM EST • Health • aha.org
ND awarded $199M for Rural Health Transformation Program to strengthen care in rural communities | North Dakota Office of the Governor

Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced that North Dakota has been awarded $199 million from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to support the first year of a statewide Rural Health Transformation Program. The funding will strengthen rural health care by improving access, quality and health outcomes for North Dakotans in rural communities over the next five years.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 7:10 AM EST • Health • governor.nd.gov
As Missouri stares down Medicaid cuts, it seeks federal rural health funding

The Trump administration’s budget bill included about $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid. As part of an effort to offset those costs, Congress created the Rural Health Transformation Fund, a $50 billion bucket of money that goes to states.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • thebeaconnews.org
'Stop and re-check everything': Scientists discover 26 new bacterial species in NASA's cleanrooms

Scientists discover 26 new bacterial species in NASA cleanrooms, revealing surprisingly resilient microbes with potential uses in biotechnology and medicine.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • livescience.com
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The healing power of music

A musical team at Michigan Medicine debuts a musical album they produced to help bring comfort to patients in the hospital.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • michiganmedicine.org
One number controls your early retirement health costs — understand it and say goodbye to Medicare fears

Here's how it can make or break your health care costs in early retirement.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
A cry for help to save Gaza’s healthcare system

The only thing that is still propping up Gaza's hospitals is the sense of moral duty of the surviving medical workers.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 3:23 AM EST • Health • aljazeera.com
HKSH Medical Group and Southern University of Science and Technology Collaborate for Medical and Medical Physics Training, Enhancing Medical Education and Research Innovation

HKSH Medical Group ("HKSH") and Southern University of Science and Technology ("SUSTech") officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") on 15 December 2025, a significant initiative to deepen collaboration between Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland in the fields of medicine and medical physics.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 3:12 AM EST • Science • finance.yahoo.com
Behind the mask: Maxwell Medical Group BEE flight drives readiness and

The Maxwell Medical Group bioenvironmental engineering flight is working behind the scenes to optimize its processes while continuing to protect the health and readiness of personnel and their

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Dec 28, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • maxwell.af.mil
ADHD drugs don’t work the way we thought

ADHD stimulants appear to work less by sharpening focus and more by waking up the brain. Brain scans revealed that these medications activate reward and alertness systems, helping children stay interested in tasks they would normally avoid. The drugs even reversed brain patterns linked to sleep deprivation. Researchers say this could complicate ADHD diagnoses if poor sleep is the real underlying problem.

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Dec 28, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Former CDC Chief Medical Officer criticizes Health Department’s handling of rising flu cases
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Dec 28, 2025 • 7:39 AM EST • Health • cnn.com
Mini brains reveal clear brain signals of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

Tiny lab-grown brains are offering an unprecedented look at how schizophrenia and bipolar disorder disrupt neural activity. Researchers found distinct electrical firing patterns that could identify these conditions with high accuracy. The discovery opens the door to more precise diagnoses and personalized drug testing. Instead of guessing medications, doctors may one day see what works before treating the patient.

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Dec 28, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Science & Medicine: Beneficial effects of a keto diet can be enhanced by intermittent breaks

People who eat a strict keto diet are at risk for an accumulation of aged cells in their organs, but taking intermittent breaks from the diet can prevent these detrimental effects.

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Dec 28, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • tpr.org
How will RI be different in 2050? Prognosis for improving health care

Rhode Island’s health care system faces many challenges. Can the state overcome them by 2050?

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Dec 28, 2025 • 5:01 AM EST • Health • providencejournal.com
What’s next for Medi-Cal? A former state health leader weighs in • The Mendocino Voice

‘What does the future look like?’: As California braces for Medicaid cuts, former health secretary to lead new commission in creating plan to protect care

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Dec 27, 2025 • 6:00 PM EST • Health • mendovoice.com
Health care workers detail their holiday traditions at UC Medical Center

At UC Medical Center, the halls may be quieter on Christmas, but the work is just as important. For many nurses, doctors and hospital staff, working the holiday isn’t a sacrifice — it’s a way to provide comfort when it’s needed most.

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Dec 27, 2025 • 5:48 PM EST • Health • wlwt.com
Central Colorado Humanists Sunday Science Offers "Insights from a Geriatrician", Jan. 4 - by Ark Valley Voice Staff

“Insights from a Geriatrician” is the title of the Central Colorado Humanists Sunday Science program for Jan. 4, 2026. Dr. Erika Altneu, M.D., will

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Dec 27, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Science • arkvalleyvoice.com
A rare cancer-fighting plant compound has finally been decoded

UBC Okanagan researchers have uncovered how plants create mitraphylline, a rare natural compound linked to anti-cancer effects. By identifying two key enzymes that shape and twist molecules into their final form, the team solved a puzzle that had stumped scientists for years. The discovery could make it far easier to produce mitraphylline and related compounds sustainably. It also highlights plants as master chemists with untapped medical potential.

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Dec 27, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Georgians deserve health care access. Medicaid expansion is one solution.

Legal challenges to Georgia's Medicaid procurement process are delaying access for residents to quality, affordable health care in the Peach State.

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Dec 27, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • ajc.com
Awash in red ink, Bristol Hospital counts on UConn Health merger to preserve mission

Medicaid cuts, surging expenses and unpaid bills add to losses for Bristol Hospital, one of state's last independents.

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Dec 27, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • ctinsider.com
Here are 5 ways AI transformed health care in Europe in 2025

Euronews Health homes in on five ways that AI has changed the medical field this year.

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Dec 27, 2025 • 2:01 AM EST • Health • euronews.com
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Dec 26, 2025 • 10:27 PM EST • Health • nypost.com
Seniors taking multiple medications may face unexpected health effects

New study reveals older adults on six or more medications struggle more during rehabilitation recovery, especially those over 80 seeking independence.

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Dec 26, 2025 • 4:55 PM EST • Health • foxnews.com
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House Oversight Committee widens scope on Somali-led health contractor

Gateway Community Financial denies wrongdoing despite having its Medicaid payments from a Maine state agency shut off

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Dec 26, 2025 • 1:42 PM EST • Health • newsnationnow.com
How health systems can prepare for the next phase of AI adoption

In 2026, healthcare will embrace the model context protocol, deploy better documentation tools that boost reimbursement and patient outcomes, and adopt smaller, domain-specific AI models, one CEO says.

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Dec 26, 2025 • 10:55 AM EST • Health • healthcareitnews.com
Federal cuts and reversals upend California health care in 2025

California health care faced major cuts in 2025 as federal Medicaid funding dropped and ACA subsidies stalled, threatening millions.

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Dec 26, 2025 • 8:30 AM EST • Health • calmatters.org
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Israeli scientists say tiny organisms can revamp their own RNA to survive extreme heat

Using a novel method, Weizmann Institute of Science researchers map 16 types of simultaneous changes in dozens of samples; findings can lead to improved RNA-based medical technologies

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Dec 26, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • timesofisrael.com
The Year in Entertainment 2025: The TV that was top

The small screen took us everywhere from the shores of Cousins Beach to the emergency room at the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center this year. Here's a look at t

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Dec 26, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • ks95.com
As insurance prices rise, women puzzle through coverage options for their families

Figuring out the insurance options for families often falls to women. Some say they're delaying marriage, taking side jobs, and putting their kids on Medicaid as premium prices shoot up in 2026.

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Dec 26, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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Popular painkiller offers little relief, raises serious health risks, study finds

A widely prescribed opioid painkiller showed limited effectiveness and increased risk of negative effects in a new analysis published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.

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Dec 25, 2025 • 3:21 PM EST • Health • ktvu.com
Faith, science and doctors’ struggle with end of life care

If you believe in medical miracles, it can keep you as a physician from giving up too soon.

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Dec 25, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Science • thehill.com
RFK Jr. declares public health emergency for Washington state flooding

The action from Kennedy, the head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is focused on helping meet the needs of Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.

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Dec 25, 2025 • 11:55 AM EST • Health • opb.org
AHF • AHF Rose Parade® Float Honors ‘Food for Health’ Wildfire & Hunger Relief Efforts

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world's largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization, currently provides medical care and services to more than 1.75 million clients in 45 countries. With more than 7,000 employees worldwide, AHF now has treatment clinics and other operations in the US, Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, the Asia/Pacific Region, and Europe. To learn more about AHF, please visit our website: www.aidshealth.org, find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aidshealth, and follow us on Twitter: @aidshealthcare and Instagram: @aidshealthcare.

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Dec 25, 2025 • 9:40 AM EST • Health • aidshealth.org
Opinion | Socialized medicine can’t survive the winter

The British government is begging sick people to stay away from hospitals during the holidays.

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Dec 25, 2025 • 7:30 AM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
A surprising brain cleanup reduced epileptic seizures and restored memory

A new study suggests temporal lobe epilepsy may be linked to early aging of certain brain cells. When researchers removed these aging cells in mice, seizures dropped, memory improved, and some animals avoided epilepsy altogether. The treatment used drugs already known to science, raising the possibility of quicker translation to people. The results offer new hope for patients who do not respond to existing medications.

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Dec 25, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
This popular painkiller may do more harm than good

Tramadol, a popular opioid often seen as a “safer” painkiller, may not live up to its reputation. A large analysis of clinical trials found that while it does reduce chronic pain, the relief is modest—so small that many patients likely wouldn’t notice much real-world benefit. At the same time, tramadol was linked to a significantly higher risk of serious side effects, especially heart-related problems like chest pain and heart failure, along with common issues such as nausea, dizziness, and sleepiness.

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Dec 25, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Faith, science give ex-Packers trainer Pepper Burruss new life

Hall of Fame Green Bay Packers trainer Pepper Burruss needed a liver transplant. Faith and medicine helped him win the biggest battle of his life.

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Dec 25, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Science • jsonline.com
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Costco, Wawa, Sheetz, and more: These 55 business locations opened in central Pa. in 2025

The list includes more than 50 businesses that opened locations in the region in 2025, including medical practices, convenience stores, a sports card shop, a doggie daycare, grocery stores, bookstores, thrift stores, discount stores, housing, a vendor marketplace, a sneaker store, large membership-only warehouses and a pet store.

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Dec 25, 2025 • 5:11 AM EST • Business • pennlive.com
Health care will get more expensive for some in 2026 – and cheaper for others

People covered by Obamacare and Medicaid may see health care costs rise, but for people on Medicare, Biden-era negotiated drug prices are set to go into effect.

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Dec 25, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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Alameda Health System to Lay Off Hundreds in January After Massive Federal Cuts

The significant cuts to Medicaid caused by the Trump administration’s tax and spending bill are pushing Alameda Health System to lay off nearly 300 workers.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 5:00 PM EST • Health • kqed.org
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Federal Health Programs Will Cover Up To $500 Worth Of CBD For Certain Patients By April, Trump Official Dr. Oz Says

A top Trump administration health official said last week that his agency will soon launch a novel program to have Medicare cover the costs of CBD for certain patients. But while the administration has not yet released specific details about the initiative’s rollout, one cannabis company that says it’s partnering with the government on the […]

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Dec 24, 2025 • 10:37 AM EST • Health • marijuanamoment.net
The Year in Entertainment 2025: The TV that was top

The small screen took us everywhere from the shores of Cousins Beach to the emergency room at the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center this year. Here's a look at the shows and limited series that defined 2025:It was the medical procedural drama The Pitt that scored the top prize at the Emmys this year. Led by Noah Wyle, who won the best actor in a drama Emmy for his portrayal of Dr. Robby in the new series, The Pitt's first season followed the challenges faced by health care workers on the front lines over the course of a single, 15-hour shift at the hospital. Other big winners at the ceremony included Seth Rogen's new comedy series The Studio, as well as the Netflix limited series Adolescence.Many prestige shows captured the cultural zeitgeist in 2025. Fans traveled to Thailand to check in for season 3 of The White Lotus, while the mystery at Lumon Industries continued to unfold as Severance season 2 rolled out. The Last of Us viewers mourned a fan-favorite character during its sophomore season, while Star Wars fans returned to a galaxy far, far away to bid farewell to Andor as it debuted its second and final season.Nobody could stop talking about The Summer I Turned Pretty. Whether you were team Conrad or team Jeremiah, fans couldn't keep their eyes off the dramatic third season of the teen romance series, which spanned from the U.S.'s East Coast all the way to Paris. While the series ended with Belly finally picking which brother she wanted to be with, the story isn't quite over. A feature film that will end the romantic saga has been greenlit by Prime Video.Finally, the year ended with the release of the fifth and final season of Stranger Things. It turned Netflix's streaming records upside down, accumulating 59.6 million views in its first five days and becoming the best-ever premiere week viewing numbers for an English-language series on the streaming platform.Copyright © 2025, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 8:53 AM EST • Entertainment • willmarradio.com
Medicaid expansion cuts in Idaho threaten access to health care for everyone

If Medicaid expansion is cut, there are no options for Idahoans who lose health insurance coverage, writes guest columnist Hillarie Matlock.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • idahocapitalsun.com
Experts who once backed 'shaken baby' science now fight to free imprisoned caregivers

A growing number of medical experts and law enforcement officials are reversing testimony that put parents behind bars. But they face an uphill battle.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Science • nbcnews.com
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Felzkowski: Wisconsin can’t wait on Washington for health care reform

In an end-of-year interview, Felzkowski said states should “grab the bull by the horns,” when it comes to reforming the state’s medical system.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 9:25 PM EST • Health • wsaw.com
Medicare opens door to covering blockbuster drugs for weight loss

Some Medicare enrollees may soon be able to access super-popular drugs for obesity under a voluntary model program, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Tuesday. Eligible beneficiaries will only have to pay $50 a month.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:42 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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'Anything could happen': Duke Health program brings advanced care to local athletes

A program by Duke Health is bringing hospital-level medical expertise, right to the sidelines. WRAL News shares how doctors are providing support to high school athletes on and off the field.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 8:33 PM EST • Health • wral.com
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We are living in a golden age of species discovery

The search for life on Earth is speeding up, not slowing down. Scientists are now identifying more than 16,000 new species each year, revealing far more biodiversity than expected across animals, plants, fungi, and beyond. Many species remain undiscovered, especially insects and microbes, and future advances could unlock millions more. Each new find also opens doors to conservation and medical breakthroughs.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
UT Southwestern to open DFW’s first state behavioral health hospital this summer

UT Southwestern Medical Center has been selected to operate the new Texas Behavioral Health Center – the first state acute care behavioral health hospital in the Dallas-Fort Worth area – announcing plans to care for its first patients this summer.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • utsouthwestern.edu
US health agency to negotiate prices for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said on Tuesday it will negotiate drug prices with manufacturers of GLP-1 medications, in an attempt to expand access to the weight-loss treatments.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 5:10 PM EST • Health • reuters.com
Duke Health program brings advanced care right to the sidelines for local high school athletes

A Duke Health Sports Medicine program places doctors and therapists right at the center of local sporting events to deliver immediate holistic injury care in an effort to reduce the need for emergency room visits.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 3:18 PM EST • Health • wral.com
Duke Health nurse charged with additional sex crimes after third victim comes forward, police say

Jomil Tugado faces three felony counts each of sexual contact/penetration under the pretext of medical treatment and sex acts by a government or private institution employee. He also has three misdemeanor charges of sexual battery.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 1:04 PM EST • Health • wral.com