Socioeconomic factors are becoming 'biologically embedded' in children's brains
A study of more than 2,300 9- to 10-year-olds found that socioeconomic factors explained most differences in the preteens' brain development.
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White House response to hantavirus and Ebola contrasts with COVID criticisms
The administration imposed mandatory quarantine orders on two passengers from the cruise ship hit by hantavirus and is blocking Americans who catch Ebola from returning home for treatment.
Read full article →Is Microdosing Accutane Safe? Dermatologist Weighs In
(MedPage Today) -- Welcome to Culture Clinic, MedPage Today's collaboration with Northwell Health to offer a healthcare professional's take on the latest viral medical topics. While isotretinoin (Accutane) is an incredibly effective acne medication...
Read full article →Gas-X Recall; MASLD and Alzheimer's Mortality; Counties Without a Gastroenterologist
(MedPage Today) -- Certain lots of Gas-X Extra Strength gel capsules were recalled over potential contamination with a coolant chemical that could cause nausea or vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhea, according to an FDA notice. Researchers found...
Read full article →They Told Families to 'Eat Real Food.' Now They May Cut the Produce Benefit.
(MedPage Today) -- Last week, the House passed its agriculture spending bill by three votes, 213 to 210, with four Democrats crossing over. The legislation contains a $141 million cut to the part of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for...
Read full article →Foot Doc Sues HHS for $50M; Upside-Down Heart Valve Suit; Doc Gets 40 Years
(MedPage Today) -- Michigan podiatrist Anthony Weinert, DPM, has filed a $50 million lawsuit against HHS agents, claiming he was falsely accused of healthcare fraud, which he says cost him his reputation, two clinics, and a supervisory surgical...
Read full article →Scientists Call Charges Against NIH Virologists 'Chilling'
(MedPage Today) -- Federal charges against two virologists have sparked public outcry among scientists concerned about NIH researchers being targeted by the Trump administration. Last week, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced charges...
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Read full article →Health plans say AI is pushing healthcare costs higher
Nearly 70% of surveyed health plans said providers’ use of AI documentation and coding tools was a top three trend inflating commercial healthcare costs next year, according to a new report from PwC.
Read full article →AI use is surging across HHS, jumping 148% at the FDA in 2025, Bipartisan Policy Center data finds
There was a big uptick in the use of AI across all HHS agencies in 2025, though analysts note some use cases may “reflect new reporting requirements instead of new deployments."
Read full article →Abridge picks up strategic investment from Eli Lilly, expands payer, research workflows
Abridge secured a strategic investment from Eli Lilly and unveiled a major platform expansion to integrate payer and life sciences workflows. Described as an "AI-native clinician intelligence platform," Abridge says it now connects care delivery, payment and evidence-based treatment.
Read full article →Virtual care tech companies launch 'out-of-the-box' RPM tool for pharmacies
The program's goal is to empower pharmacies, particularly independent ones in rural areas, to oversee and support chronic care patients between scheduled office visits.
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