Reaction to Trump’s selection of RFK Jr. for HHS leadership
Leaders in the biopharma world and scientific community were taken aback by the news that President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. This...
Low-Impact Cardio Alternative Burns Calories Like Running: Expert Opinion
Swimming has long been known as an effective form of low-impact cardio that can help burn calories and aid in weight loss. In fact, experts are touting swimming as a total body burn that...
Apple Watch’s Sleep Apnea Detection & Presidential Debate Preview
**Apple Watch's Sleep Apnea Detection & Presidential Debate Preview**As the fall season approaches, Boston residents are gearing up for cooler temperatures and the search for the perfect apple cider donut. While the change in...
Health Agency Cuts Impact Drug Inspectors, AI Experts, Maternal Health Workers
In a recent development on Feb. 17, 2025, federal health agencies sent shockwaves through their workforce with a series of email notifications titled "Read this email immediately." These emails, landing in the inboxes of...
Tua Tagovailoa Injury Update: Placed on Injured Reserve for On-Field Concussion
Tua Tagovailoa Suffers On-Field Concussion, Placed on Injured ReserveMiami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been placed on injured reserve after suffering a concussion during a recent game. The young quarterback was injured during a...
Improving Inclusion in Clinical Trials for Disabled Americans: Report Findings and Recommendations
Improving Inclusion in Clinical Trials for Disabled Americans: Report Findings and RecommendationsIn the realm of healthcare, the inclusion of people with disabilities in clinical trials has been a longstanding issue that has gone unaddressed...
Guidelines and Restrictions on Stem Cell-Based Embryo Models: A New Report
A new report from the Nuffield Council on Bioethics in the UK is calling for guidelines and restrictions on the use of stem cells to create embryo models that mimic aspects of embryonic development....
Boosting Rural Hospitals Through ‘Site-Neutral’ Pay: Key Senators’ Proposal
The hospital industry has been concerned about Medicare payment reforms affecting rural hospitals for some time. However, two key senators have come up with a new plan to address this issue. They propose reinvesting...
AstraZeneca’s Victory in Bladder Cancer at ESMO: Key Updates and Highlights
AstraZeneca's Success in Bladder Cancer at ESMO: Key Updates and HighlightsThe European Society for Medical Oncology's annual meeting in Barcelona, Spain, brought exciting developments in the field of oncology. AstraZeneca emerged as a frontrunner...
Efforts to Cancel Medical Debt: Potential Benefits for Hospitals
Efforts to Cancel Medical Debt: Potential Benefits for HospitalsIn the realm of healthcare and medicine, the issue of medical debt is a pressing concern that affects millions of Americans each year. The burden of...
Novavax Covid-19 Vaccine Receives Limited Approval
Federal health officials, led by RFK Jr., have decided to subject Covid shots to greater scrutiny. The Food and Drug Administration has finally given Novavax's Covid-19 vaccine the green light, but with some restrictions...
Reviving RFK Jr.’s Task Force for Vaccine Safety Review
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent figure known for his advocacy on vaccine safety, is on the verge of stepping into the role of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary. This comes at a...
