Navigating Health In The Age Of Misinformation

AI tools are plentiful and being used regularly for health questions. But in the era of potential misinformation, how do we conserve trust?

NASA Artemis II Moon Mission: What Are The Astronaut Health Risks?

NASA is returning to the moon with Artemis II. What are the health risks to the astronauts?

Elevance Health Shakeup Latest Sign Insurer Rebound May Be Awhile

Elevance Health’s decision to shakeup its management team is the latest sign it may take more time for the health insurance industry to rebound.

Stopping GLP-1 Meds Could Undo Diabetics’ Heart Health

It’s widely known that weight regain is likely after discontinuing medication. But it’s the reversal of cardiovascular risk reduction that researchers found conspicuous.

Politics Should Not Determine Who Gets Admitted To Medical School

The Trump administration is investigating admission policies at three medical schools to pressure them to stop building a more diverse healthcare workforce for the U.S.

Single Payer Isn’t The Only Alternative Healthcare System For The U.S.

Repealing the HMO Act is not on any politician’s agenda. But perhaps a better regulated, less heavily profit-oriented system of multiple payers could work in the U.S.

Why The Federal Government Wants Agentic AI To Treat Heart Failure

In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look the billionaire dentist, Wegovy by subscription, Kailera’s planned IPO, and more.

Slowing Aging One Organ At A Time

Targeting organ‑specific gene “switches” can reverse key markers of liver aging in mice, suggesting aging might be slowed one organ at a time rather than bodywide.

Key Takeaways From The AHA’S New Dietary Guidelines And How They Differ From Federal Ones

A doctor breaks down how the new AHA dietary guidelines differ from the federal dietary guidelines and what that means for public health.

Hospitals Account For Much Greater Share Of Healthcare Costs Than Rx Drugs

Rising hospital costs translate to increasing premiums, as insurers pass on increased spending. Patients may be impacted by this as much, if not more, than drug costs.