September 16th 2025
ShiraTronics unveiled an implantable device that offers sustained migraine relief, reducing headache days and improving quality of life for patients.
September 15th 2025
CMS announces application details as RFK calls it ‘the largest investment ever made’ to improve rural health.
September 10th 2025
Apple Watch Series 11 introduces notifications for possible chronic high blood pressure. The company projects to catch more than one million previously undiagnosed cases of hypertension within a year of release.
September 9th 2025
HHS Secretary Kennedy, Ag Secretary Rollins roll out action steps for national initiative on health.
The reasons why patients don't take mediations are not insurmountable hurdles for physicians
New AFib treatments show promise
Boston Scientific showcases promising data on heart treatments at AF Symposium 2025
Patients are less likely to follow through with life changing cardiac rehab because of out-of-pocket costs
Despite the proven effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation services, high out-of-pocket costs may prevent patients from participating in the programs.
Can AI detect depression based on the way a patient talks?
A machine learning tool designed to analyze vocal patterns for signs of depression successfully identified depression in 71% of patients who had it.
HHS: Ozempic, Wegovy will be part of Medicare Part D drug price negotiations this year
New prices would take effect in 2027.
Can an Apple Watch and other wearable devices predict flare-ups of IBD?
Researchers found that common wearable devices could help patients manage their IBD better
2025 health care agenda: HBOT for veterans health care
Rep. Greg Murphy, MD (R-North Carolina), discusses reforms he hopes Congress will consider this year.
FDA proposes rule to limit addictive nicotine in cigarettes, other smoking products
Agency projects major health effects for the better if nicotine amount is reduced to nonaddictive levels.
A new definition of obesity is needed, expert analysts say
Clinical and preclinical are distinctions that could guide patient treatment, public health and medical policy going forward, according to study commission.
Congress and health care in 2025: More regulation over tobacco and nicotine
Teladoc Health joins Amazon’s Health Benefits Connector program
The collaboration enables eligible customers to find and enroll in health benefits directly through Amazon.
USPSTF recommends osteoporosis screening for women aged 65 and older
Evidence is uncertain about effectiveness of screening in men.
Physicians can expect to see twice as many patients with dementia by 2060
A new study estimates that Americans are twice as likely to be diagnosed with dementia than previously believed.
The first line of defense: How primary care doctors can guide patients through a cancer diagnosis
Practical strategies for delivering life-changing news with empathy and expertise.
Will FDA lower limit on nicotine in cigarettes? Health experts say the time is right
A policy scenario to lower nicotine in tobacco products was published during the first Trump administration. FDA may be poised to bring it back for more consideration.
Best diets of 2025 – how and what to eat for a healthy year
It’s not too late to make a new year’s resolution to eat better. Here’s some good advice on eating for patients and physicians.
How long do patients wait once referred to a neurologist?
A recent study found that many patients are left waiting to see a neurologist for more than a month after they are referred.
Beyond nudges: Leveraging behavioral science and AI for lasting health behavior change
Technology is great, but humans are the key to healthy patients
The implementation of brief geriatric assessments into primary care settings
A recent systematic review analyzed the use of Brief Geriatric Assessments (BGAs) as a tool for screening older adults in primary care settings.
Screening patients for physical inactivity can decrease risk of chronic illness, study says
Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for several chronic health conditions and should set off red flags during primary care visits.
Alcohol, cancer risk, action steps and free resources – a slideshow
Recommendations and resources from U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA.
Alcoholic beverages need cancer warning, surgeon general says
New advisory lists evidence and recommends more public awareness of increased cancer risk from beer, wine and spirits.
How to make 2025 a good year for brain health
A slideshow with conversation starters for physicians and patients to evaluate factors affecting brain health at the start of a new year.
Emergency department admission rates vary widely among physicians, study finds
Patients hospitalized by physicians with higher admission rates are likelier to be discharged within 24 hours but no less likely to die.
The first clinical practice guideline for Alzheimer’s diagnosis in primary care settings
Guidelines developed by an expert workgroup are the first of their kind in more than two decades, and the first ever applicable to primary care settings.
FDA approves Zepbound as first ever prescription drug to treat sleep apnea with obesity
Zepbound is the first and only prescription medication indicated for adults with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea and obesity.
FDA clarifies compounder policies amid stabilizing GLP-1 supply
New statement aims to ensure access to tirzepatide as other GLP-1 drug shortages persist.
Unemployment: A side effect of long COVID
New research demonstrates the impact that long COVID has on patients' physical, emotional and financial well-being.
AHA statement calls for broader use of palliative care for stroke survivors
Despite its potential to improve quality of life, palliative care remains underused in stroke recovery, especially among Black, Hispanic and Asian populations.
Cost prevents 1 in 6 U.S. adults with asthma from following prescription, study finds
Respondents citing financial hardship as a reason for non-adherence to asthma medications had nearly double the odds of an asthma attack and more than 60% heightened risk of requiring ED care.
Cancer screenings: The vital role of the primary care physician
Early screening for cancer is critical and PCPs play a major role in educating patients about regular screenings.