UnitedHealthcare CEO Kept a Low Profile. Then He Was Shot to Death in New York. When he did draw attention it was because of his role in shaping the way Americans get healthcare Dec 05, 2024
New Study Teases Out Chocolate and Diabetes Connection Eating more dark chocolate was associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes Dec 04, 2024
Tirzepatide Tops Semaglutide for Weight Loss in Head-to-Head Trial, Eli Lilly Says Dual GLP-1/GIP drug yielded an average 47% greater relative weight loss compared to semaglutide Dec 04, 2024
GLP-1s: The Medications Redefining Diabetes and Obesity Treatment Experts tackle access, equity, and the blockbuster drugs reshaping healthcare Dec 04, 2024 video
UnitedHealthcare CEO Killed in 'Targeted Shooting' in New York City, Officials Say Brian Thompson was taken to a nearby hospital but could not be saved Dec 04, 2024
UnitedHealthcare CEO Killed; Mystery Illness Kills 143; RFK Jr.'s Fluoride Water Biz Health news and commentary gathered by app staff Dec 04, 2024
Daily Chores May Provide Cardiovascular Protection in Women Who Don't Exercise Short bouts of vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity tied to lower risk of MACE Dec 03, 2024
Cognitive Performance Falls as Metal Exposure Rises Carrying at least one copy of APOE4 may modify the association Dec 03, 2024
Hello Buprenorphine, Step Into My Practice It's time for the medical field to reduce OUD stigma and embrace this essential medication Dec 03, 2024
Stone Workers Often Present With Atypical, Advanced Features of Silicosis Popular stone countertops have a pulmonary cost to workers, researchers say Dec 03, 2024
Some Older Adults Think Stopping CRC Screening at Age 75 Is 'Unacceptable' Limited life expectancy may not increase acceptance of such guidelines, researchers say Dec 03, 2024
Supreme Court Doesn't Seem Convinced FDA Was Unfair in Blocking Flavored Vapes Companies say agency changed its standards with little warning as it blocked sale of new products Dec 03, 2024
Harvey Weinstein Hospitalized; Medicare Advantage Under Trump; NFL Icon's Health Health news and commentary gathered by app staff Dec 03, 2024
Consider All Prior Fractures During Osteoporosis Assessment, Study Suggests Even bone breaks in early adulthood were linked with a higher risk for fracture in older adults Dec 02, 2024
Drug Prices Negotiated by Medicare Still Higher Than Other Countries' All drugs except one remained more expensive in the U.S. Dec 02, 2024
Study: Patients Better Be Very Literate to Understand These Handouts Some educational materials require college-level reading ability Dec 02, 2024
Fauci Facepalms Won't Cut It in the Second Trump Administration Consider what's at stake when leaders in medicine simply watch from the sidelines Dec 02, 2024
What If...? Let's imagine how smart computer systems can make it easier to practice primary care Dec 02, 2024
Ultraprocessed Foods Implicated in Psoriasis Activity Association believed to be related to inflammation Dec 02, 2024
Benefits of HPV Vaccination; Contraindications to Newer Obesity Drugs Also in TTHealthWatch: minimum effective dose of pneumococcal vaccines Nov 30, 2024 podcast
Bird Flu Virus Was Found in Raw Milk. What to Know About the Risks. The bird flu has been spreading widely since March Nov 29, 2024
Measuring the Quality of Pain Management Fair and useful performance measures help ensure more appropriate treatment Nov 29, 2024
ASCVD Mortality Linked to Specific Air Pollution Sources Pollution-mortality relationship evidenced at the level of PM2.5 source type Nov 27, 2024
Want to Limit Respiratory Virus Infections? Mask and Test in Hospitals Healthcare workers masking makes a difference, study found Nov 27, 2024
Chronic Pain Is Rising, and It's Not Clear Why More Americans are living with pain now, CDC data show Nov 27, 2024
World's Oldest Man Dies; Harvey Weinstein's Medical Care; Soccer and Brain Damage Health news and commentary gathered by app staff Nov 27, 2024
Brain Volume Changes Come 10 Years Sooner for Men With Cardiovascular Risks Men faced neurodegeneration a decade earlier than women Nov 26, 2024
Biden Proposes Coverage of Obesity Drugs in Medicare, Medicaid Federal government would pick up about three-fourths of the cost for Medicaid coverage Nov 26, 2024
Are GLP-1 Drugs Putting an End to Bariatric Surgery? A conversation with bariatric surgeon Christine J. Ren-Fielding, MD Nov 26, 2024
Many Drinkers Cut Back After Starting Obesity Meds, Study Finds In WeightWatchers study, 45% decreased their alcohol use after initiating a weight-loss drug Nov 26, 2024
Utility Shutoffs Can Be Deadly During Extreme Weather Events Legislation to ensure continued electricity access is critical Nov 25, 2024
Do Not Wash Your Turkey and Other Thanksgiving Tips to Keep Your Food Safe Ways to avoid food-related danger during the holidays Nov 25, 2024
Philly's Tax on Sugary Drinks Did Not Trim Kids' Obesity "Weight is multifactorial," researcher noted Nov 25, 2024
Getting Patients in the Habit of Doing the Right Thing Smart devices might help patients make lifestyle changes, but the devices must be fine-tuned Nov 25, 2024
Even With Access to Blockbuster Obesity Drugs, Some People Don't Lose Weight "It's discouraging," says one patient Nov 25, 2024
Dr. Oz's Dubious Claims; Bird Flu Found in Raw Milk; Whooping Cough Surges Health news and commentary gathered by app staff Nov 25, 2024
CGM Uptake Very Low for Vulnerable Diabetes Populations But how to achieve equitable use remains "complicated," says expert Nov 22, 2024