New Alzheimer’s Blood Tests Are Easy. But Do You Really Want One?

These Alzheimer’s tests raise many important issues that patients and their physicians should carefully consider before requesting or administering them.

Neurons Playing Tetris—Intactis Bio Joins the Biocomputing Industry

Intactis Bio joins the Biocomputing industry, which seeks to deliver lower-energy, cost-efficient computing capacity driven by neuron-powered chips.

It’s The Water, Not Produce, Likely Driving Cyclospora Outbreaks

Contaminated irrigation or processing water is more likely the source of the Cyclospora outbreak. There are many systemic failures, outlined here.

Wildfire Smoke Is Choking Parts Of North America. Here’s How To Stay Safe

Fires in parts of Canada are blanketing several cities with smoke. Experts recommend limiting time outside, purifying indoor air and wearing a respirator if outside.

Reducing Medicaid Funding Is About To Increase Cancer Deaths

Looming Medicaid cuts are going to reduce cancer screening and lead to preventable advanced cancers. Thousands of them.

The Coming Wave Of Uninsured Has A Face. I Spoke With Her.

The harrowing journey of Sara—a woman who elected to forgo health insurance and continues to pay the price.

UnitedHealth Group Profits Hit $5.4 Billion As Costs Continue To Ease

UnitedHealth Group reported second quarter net income of $5.48 billion as medical costs dropped, triggering an improved financial outlook for the rest of the year.

Canadian Wildfire Smoke, Heat Hit NY, NJ Ahead Of World Cup Final

New York City has been dealing with a “Code Red” due to the heat and air quality advisories from Canadian wildfire smoke days before the Spain-Argentina World Cup final.

Founder Of $1 Billion Cancer Care Startup Steps Down As CEO

In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, Thyme Care gets new leadership, the intestinal illness spreads, Chai Discovery confirms its $400 million raise, and more.

The Remarkable Success Of CAR T For Lymphoma 10 Years Later

Ten-year results show a single CAR T infusion can keep many patients with aggressive and slow-growing B-cell lymphomas cancer-free, pointing toward true long-term cures.