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fromForbes
2 days ago

When Medicine Becomes Content-The New Risks Patients Don't Always See

Doctors are transitioning from treating patients to building personal brands and engaging in the creator economy.
#maternal-health
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Thursday briefing: What new evidence tells us about the reality of racial discrimination in maternity care

Racism and inequality significantly impact birth outcomes for women in the UK, particularly affecting Black women who face higher mortality rates.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Stress from racism may help explain why black women more likely to die in childbirth, study finds

Stress from racism and deprivation contributes to higher maternal mortality rates among black women during childbirth.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Thursday briefing: What new evidence tells us about the reality of racial discrimination in maternity care

Racism and inequality significantly impact birth outcomes for women in the UK, particularly affecting Black women who face higher mortality rates.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Stress from racism may help explain why black women more likely to die in childbirth, study finds

Stress from racism and deprivation contributes to higher maternal mortality rates among black women during childbirth.
Medicine
fromWIRED
1 day ago

How AI Could Help Combat Antibiotic Resistance

Antibiotic resistance is a major public health crisis, leading to millions of deaths and necessitating improved diagnostics through AI technology.
fromwww.npr.org
17 hours ago

Long a dream, it's now real: a fast and accurate TB test that doesn't need phlegm

"It's a nasty substance," says Adithya Cattamanchi, a pulmonologist at UC Irvine. "No one likes it, right? You don't like to cough it up. Health workers don't like to work with it."
US news
Marketing
fromForbes
2 days ago

Why Cookie-Cutter Digital Marketing Fails Healthcare Providers

Healthcare marketing requires context and strategy, not just structured programs, to achieve meaningful differentiation and effective patient engagement.
Fundraising
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Why people should work together for a cure

Swing for the Cure is a meaningful community event supporting cancer research, inspired by personal loss and resilience, uniting individuals with shared experiences.
Cancer
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

11 cancers on the rise in young people - scientists find first clue why it's happening

Eleven cancers are increasingly common in young people in England, with obesity likely contributing to this trend.
fromSecuritymagazine
2 days ago

2025 Saw Fewer Healthcare Breaches Than 2024

The report revealed that 74% of the analyzed organizations either lacked a DMARC policy entirely or had it set to monitor-only mode, which does not block spoofed emails.
Information security
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

'My husband finally got full-time care he died a week later'

Kirsty Parsons faced challenges as an unpaid carer for her husband Jim, who had Parkinson's disease, highlighting issues in adult social care support.
Coronavirus
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 days ago

Americans trust vaccine researchers just as much as other scientists

Americans trust vaccine scientists similarly to other scientists, with 69% expressing moderate to great trust despite declining vaccination rates.
#mental-health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago
Medicine

The Health of American Surgeons, We Are Not Okay

The Pitt accurately portrays the mental health struggles faced by medical professionals, highlighting the alarming rates of physician suicide.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
1 month ago
Alternative medicine

Digital Therapeutics Offer Hope to Rural Residents

Rural areas face significant mental health challenges, with limited access to treatment and awareness of alternative therapies.
Mental health
fromForbes
3 days ago

What Many Mental Health Clinics Get Wrong About Content Marketing

Mental health clinics struggle with patient engagement due to unclear messaging that fails to address the hesitance of potential clients.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Silicon Valley mental health crisis team at risk of losing funding - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County's TRUST program, a non-police mental health crisis team, faces funding challenges despite high demand and effectiveness in crisis stabilization.
Mental health
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Why the future of mental healthcare is team-based

Team-based care improves mental health treatment outcomes by integrating multidisciplinary teams to address complex conditions effectively.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

The Health of American Surgeons, We Are Not Okay

The Pitt accurately portrays the mental health struggles faced by medical professionals, highlighting the alarming rates of physician suicide.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

A sudden gap': poorest to suffer from Trump's drive to stop Cuba sending doctors to its neighbours

I'm really disturbed and concerned, said Ebanks, who will now have to seek private treatment at a cost that, she said, could reach 350,000 Jamaican dollars (about 1,600).
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Health
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

A top doctor doesn't use fitness trackers, but is obsessed with one health metric

Fitness trackers are generally unnecessary, but tracking step count can encourage daily activity.
#ai-in-healthcare
fromTNW | Opinion
2 weeks ago
Medicine

AI health tech is booming. The cures are not.

AI in drug discovery shows promise but has not yet delivered significant breakthroughs for patients.
fromHealthcare Brew
2 months ago
Healthcare

How health systems are competing with AI search tools for patients

AI-powered search tools and chatbots are reducing web traffic to health providers, threatening traditional online patient acquisition and prompting health systems to change marketing strategies.
Healthcare
fromWIRED
5 hours ago

Reid Hoffman Thinks Doctors Should Ask AI for a Second Opinion

Reid Hoffman is leveraging AI to revolutionize drug discovery and enhance healthcare through advanced AI models.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
4 days ago

AMA Calls on Congress to Improve Safeguards for AI Mental Health Chatbots - MedCity News

The American Medical Association urges Congress to strengthen safeguards for AI chatbots in mental healthcare due to risks of harm.
Medicine
fromTNW | Opinion
2 weeks ago

AI health tech is booming. The cures are not.

AI in drug discovery shows promise but has not yet delivered significant breakthroughs for patients.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
13 hours ago

Women can wait years for an endometriosis diagnosis. New tech could change that

A new CT scan technique may enable earlier detection of endometriosis, potentially reducing the average nine-year diagnosis time for women.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Natural disasters can cause another crisis for those recovering from opioid addiction

Hurricane Helene highlighted the need for improved access to substance use medications during natural disasters to prevent opioid relapse and overdose.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Findings on healthy life expectancy in UK shed light on its deteriorating health

The UK's healthy life expectancy has declined, indicating a worsening public health crisis and significant implications for the economy and NHS.
Coronavirus
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

I Was Treated for Tuberculosis While Millions Were Robbed of Care

Immunosuppressant medication increases the risk of infections, leading to a positive tuberculosis test after years of negative results.
Cancer
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Ireland is unprepared for 'enormous' rise in cancer cases, leading oncologist warns

More people are surviving cancer, but resources for their care are insufficient.
#nhs
Healthcare
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 hours ago

Inside FDP - part 1: Understanding the problems facing NHS data | Computer Weekly

The Federated Data Platform aims to connect vital health information across the NHS to improve patient care and operational efficiency.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Safety fears as UK hospitals use nurses to cover for doctors due to shortage of medics

UK hospitals are using nurses to fill doctor shortages, raising concerns about patient safety and care quality.
Healthcare
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 hours ago

Inside FDP - part 1: Understanding the problems facing NHS data | Computer Weekly

The Federated Data Platform aims to connect vital health information across the NHS to improve patient care and operational efficiency.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Safety fears as UK hospitals use nurses to cover for doctors due to shortage of medics

UK hospitals are using nurses to fill doctor shortages, raising concerns about patient safety and care quality.
Medicine
fromNews Center
19 hours ago

Murphy Honored as Distinguished Leader in Global Health - News Center

Robert Murphy, MD, received the 2026 CUGH Distinguished Leadership in Global Health Award for his exceptional contributions to global health.
fromwww.dw.com
23 hours ago

Why Ghana walked away from a US health deal

Ghana would not sign a multi-year deal, reportedly worth around US$109 million, because Ghana would have to waive key aspects of its health sovereignty. This includes sharing control over its health care decisions, data, and resources with US authorities.
Healthcare
fromHarvard Business Review
2 days ago

U.S. Medical Centers Need a New Model for Drug Discovery and Development

For more than 50 years, U.S. academic medical centers (AMCs) have been the global engine for pharmaceutical innovation, dedicated to medical education, scientific research, and patient care.
Medicine
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Got wearable data? Your doctor can help you connect the dots

"I felt like there were these patterns that were really related to my symptoms, but I didn't know how to connect them."
US news
Public health
fromFortune
6 days ago

We could cut 180,000 preventable hospital deaths a year. Here's exactly why we haven't | Fortune

Preventable medical errors cause approximately 250,000 deaths annually in the U.S., highlighting a critical public health crisis that can be significantly reduced.
Healthcare
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

How RX Pros Is Reshaping Telehealth Access

RX Pros streamlines healthcare access through a telehealth marketplace, connecting patients with providers and pharmacies for faster treatment.
Healthcare
fromSecuritymagazine
2 days ago

Why De-Escalation Must Be Part of a Layered Safety Strategy in Healthcare

Healthcare security leaders must proactively manage potential incidents through layered safety strategies and effective training to enhance staff confidence and care delivery.
Public health
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

WHO approves first Malaria drug for babies

A new malaria drug specifically for infants offers hope to reduce deaths among children under five, who account for two-thirds of malaria fatalities.
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

38 Vulnerabilities Found in OpenEMR Medical Software

"In the most severe cases, SQL injection vulnerabilities combined with modest database privileges could have led to full database compromise, PHI exfiltration at scale, and remote code execution on the server."
Healthcare
Healthcare
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

UnitedHealth and Humana Soar in April: Which Healthcare Stock Is Winning and Why

UnitedHealth and Humana stocks have rebounded significantly in 2026, driven by strong earnings and market sentiment.
Public health
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Finish Line: The quiet rise of "prescribing connection"

Social prescribing addresses health crises and broader issues like social isolation through diverse community programs and activities.
Healthcare
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Public funding only covers part of a hospital's expenses. As costs soar, expect to see more advertising | CBC

Canadian hospitals are increasingly using marketing to attract funding and staff due to rising medical needs and competition.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

How Cognitive and Social Forces Shape Medical Decisions

Medical decisions are influenced by how options are framed, presented, and the dynamics of the situation.
Healthcare
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Tufts operating room nurses declare no confidence in leadership

Staffing shortages at Tufts Medical Center are endangering patient safety and causing nurse burnout.
Healthcare
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

How Toronto General Hospital says it's alleviating high demand at its emergency department | CBC News

Toronto General Hospital's emergency department faces rising patient volumes and complex needs, leading to longer stays and resource challenges.
Public health
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

Public Health Needs to Get Off the Laptop and Into the Streets

Transformational experiences in South Africa with TAC emphasized the importance of community engagement and effective communication in health education.
Healthcare
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

RX Pros and the Rise of Digital Healthcare Access

RX Pros connects patients with healthcare professionals and pharmacies to streamline access to medical treatments, particularly for weight loss.
Healthcare
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

There's an Expense in America That Can Feel Particularly Maddening. I Know an Easy Way to Lower It.

Negotiating medical bills can significantly reduce costs, as providers often settle for much lower amounts than their initial charges.
Healthcare
fromFortune
6 days ago

Gig work is coming for nursing. It might mean below-minimum wage pay and AI surveillance | Fortune

The gig economy has expanded significantly, impacting various professions, especially healthcare, while raising concerns about worker security and regulatory evasion.
Healthcare
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

'The Pitt' reveals why healthcare desperately needs a new front door | Fortune

HBO Max's The Pitt highlights real challenges in emergency departments, emphasizing the need for reimagined patient access to healthcare.
Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

What Makes a Doctor Excel at Diagnosis?

Gurpreet Dhaliwal exemplifies diagnostic excellence, emphasizing continuous improvement and the belief that mastery in diagnosis is an ongoing journey.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

How Community-Based Healthcare Builds Engagement

Most people leave doctor visits with prescriptions, but still feel unsure—instructions make sense, but no one asks about their life. In contrast, when a provider knows your name, remembers your story, and explains care in a way that fits you, the experience feels different—and that difference matters.
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Healthcare
fromSecuritymagazine
3 weeks ago

Healthcare Executives Face a New Era of Personal Risk

Healthcare executives face heightened personal risks due to grievance-motivated cyber threats amid economic pressures and public accountability.
Healthcare
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

When Doctors Are Rated Like Uber Drivers

Healthcare should not be reduced to a rating system that overlooks the complexities of medical practice and the challenges faced by physicians.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Doctor Mike's Internet Medicine

If it continues to spread past the demarcation that we usually draw using a skin marker-we say Sharpie, but it's a skin marker-we say that this is spreading. Diagnosis: possible sepsis. Varshavski was not talking to the patient or to nursing staff. He was not even in a hospital. He was speaking into a camera in a two-bedroom apartment on the fifty-sixth floor of a building in Hell's Kitchen, in a makeshift studio where he records videos and his popular podcast.
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Healthcare
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Better technology is an imperative for behavioral health

The behavioral health crisis is deepening, yet progress is evident in treatment rates and workforce growth despite ongoing challenges.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Doctors, Nurses, And EMTs Are Sharing Body Facts They Wish Everyone Knew Sooner

You get sick from staying inside, breathing the same germ-filled air. Open your windows, even for five minutes, to circulate the old air out and let in fresh air. Also, if you're taking your child to the doctor, don't wait to treat their fever because you want 'the provider to see the fever.' Your child might wait two hours to be seen, meanwhile their temperature goes up, and they might have a seizure. If you say they've been having fevers, we believe you.
Public health
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Patients face long journeys for medicines as pharmacies cut weekend hours

One in six English pharmacies have reduced weekend hours since 2022, causing over 20% loss of weekend opening hours and forcing patients to travel long distances or seek emergency care.
Medicine
fromNature
2 months ago

Cheap AI chatbots transform medical diagnoses in places with limited care

Cheap large language models can substantially improve diagnostic accuracy and support under-resourced clinicians and community health workers in low- and middle-income settings.
Public health
fromMedium
2 months ago

The preventive healthcare product cycle: how ancient practices become "innovations" every 20 years

Ancient preventive practices resurface as billion-dollar health trends when crisis, enabling technology, legitimation, and storytelling translate them into measurable, automated, culturally acceptable products.
Healthcare
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How companies and nonprofits are tackling the U.S. healthcare crisis-until there's a federal policy solution

The U.S. healthcare crisis involves rising costs, coverage gaps, and medical debt, requiring radical policy change to improve the situation.
Healthcare
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

The Benefits of Choosing Virtual Medical Services

Virtual healthcare offers convenient, time-saving, secure remote medical consultations that reduce infectious exposure, increase access, and fit busy schedules.
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

The Rise of Telemedicine: How Digital Health is Reshaping Medical Equipment Demand

Between March 2020 and March 2022, over 100 million telemedicine services were delivered to approximately 17 million Australians. The Australian government invested $409 million to make telehealth permanent, whilst the UK announced £600 million for digital health infrastructure in April 2025. Patient adoption is equally impressive: 60% find telemedicine more convenient than in-person appointments, 55% report higher satisfaction with teleconsultations, and 74% of millennials prefer virtual appointments for routine care. These aren't temporary shifts; they represent a fundamental transformation in healthcare delivery.
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