Screwworm Can Infect People, Pets And Livestock—What To Watch For

Screwworm infections will likely not only damage the beef industry, but can hurt people and pets. Musk’s DOGE cut 1/4 of the USDA. How can you protect yourself?

Humana To Divest End-Of-Life Care Business For $900 Million

Humana, one of the largest U.S. sellers of Medicare Advantage insurance for older adults, will divest its stake in a provider of end-of-life services for $900 million.

The World Cup’s Real Viral Threats Aren’t Ebola Or Hantavirus

As millions attend the World Cup, health experts are keeping an eye on the spread of infectious diseases. Some are asking, “Do I need to worry about Ebola or hantavirus?”

SpaceX’s Healthcare Plays

In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at the AI drug discovery startup Lilly and Pfizer are betting on, the greatest living immigrants in healthcare and more.

Primary Care Doctor Pay Hits $330,000 But Increase Lags U.S. Inflation

Primary care physician compensation reached nearly $330,000 last year but “increases generally trailed the cost of living,” the Medical Group Management Association said.

4 World Cup Health Tips For 2026: An ER Doc’s Guide To Staying Healthy

An ER doc’s guide to the biggest health risks at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 4 tips on heat, alcohol, vaccines, and how to stay safe across 16 cities this summer.

The Code As Witness: A Book About Science, Politics & Pandemic Inquiry

The Code as Witness written by Steven C. Quay is part scientific investigation, part policy strategy, and part warning about the future of biological research.

Medicare Innovation At Risk? Patients And NTAP Breakthrough Technology

How does Medicare approve technology for new patients? What is the alternative NTAP or New Technology Add-on Payment Pathway? And why does Medicare want to repeal it?

Trouble Ahead For GLP-1 Drugs As Health Plans Stop Paying

Half of U.S. employers and health plans are balking at paying for GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Zepbound and Wegovy for weight loss and obesity treatment, a new report shows.