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
September 2nd 2025
Joint essay adds to collective criticism of HHS secretary’s handling of health care.
AI-enhanced heart failure screening: Is it worth it?
The cost-effectiveness of using AI-ECG is $27,858 per quality-adjusted life year, and it’s particularly cost-effective in outpatient settings.
Tirzepatide tops semaglutide for patient weight loss, study finds
The regulatory battle over compounded semaglutide and health effects on the heart are among latest developments involving GLP-1 RA drugs.
GLP-1 RA drugs and primary care: What do physicians need to know?
Robert Kushner, MD, an expert in overweight, obesity, nutrition, diet and exercise, discusses the effects of the new antiobesity medications.
$156M awarded for new research on clinical effectiveness of interventions
PCORI announces list of grants to support studies on patient-centered health care.
GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: Predictions for the future
A physician researcher and author discusses the latest information on GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications.
Text messages can be ineffective as medication refill reminders
A study of more than 9,000 patients determined that text message reminders did not improve how regularly they refilled their medications after 12 months.
Primary care could hold the key to early dementia risk detection
Study finds that primary care physicians have an opportunity to identify and possibly mitigate dementia long before symptoms become apparent
GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: Long-term safety
The growing challenge of managing diabetes in primary care settings
Primary care practices handle more than 90% of diabetes cases despite insufficient resources, training and support.
GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: Learning about side effects, and managing them
GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: Lifestyle changes needed too
GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: Talking about cost
Who needs a doctor when you have a glass of water?
Study found multiple benefits for patients who stay hydrated
GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: Patients’ No. 1 question
Removing barriers to screening for cognitive impairment in primary care settings
14 million Americans will have Alzheimer’s disease by 2060, and many cases of cognitive impairment go undetected by PCPs. Key points from a recent summit offer new insights into screening methods.
Medicare announces 2026 plan to cover antiobesity medications
Will it take effect? Biden proposal would be finalized in Trump’s term, and his pick to lead HHS has spoken against antiobesity drugs.
Your patients’ browsing habits may be driving their negative moods
Poor mental health can be driven by online browsing choices - but a free tool can help
GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: an introduction
Study finds patients paying for insurance still pile on medical debt, or skip care to avoid it
Commonwealth Fund examines underinsureds, now more than 20% of the people with health insurance around the country.
70% of Americans want primary care providers to address mental health
Most U.S. adults are in favor of mental health discussions during primary care visits, according to a recent survey.
USPSTF releases the 14th Annual Report to Congress on High-Priority Evidence Gaps for Clinical Preventive Services
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force highlights key research gaps in their recommendations intended to promote public health for all.
Your short trip to the gym doesn’t cancel out your long day of sitting
Study finds sitting too long may undermine heart health, even with exercise
Clinicians should screen patients for intimate partner violence and caregiver abuse
The US Preventative Services Task Force recently issued a draft recommendation statement on domestic violence and caregiver abuse screenings.
What primary care physicians should know about NSR treatment
Clearing up misconceptions about neuro sympathetic reset and its role in managing chronic pain and emotional trauma.
Primary care practices are uniquely positioned to help people maintain heart health
Primary care professionals have a key role in helping patients achieve “Life’s Essential 8,” says new scientific statement.
New primary care guidelines for diagnosing and treating pulmonary hypertension
The newly released “Guidance to the Guidelines” are an effort by expert groups to improve nationwide diagnosis and treatment of the condition.
As obesity increases, heart disease deaths follow – a slideshow
‘We did not anticipate this magnitude of increase in mortality,’ expert researcher says.
Socioeconomic status during early pregnancy could predict cardiovascular health later in life
New research has identified a possible predictor of cardiovascular health and a health disparity in socioeconomically disadvantaged first-time mothers.
Heart disease skyrockets as obesity affects more Americans from 1999 to 2020
Recognizing traumatic brain injury as a chronic condition could foster better life-long care
A recently published commentary calls for traumatic brain injury to be classified alongside diabetes, asthma, depression and heart failure.