Depression affects about 300 million people worldwide. New research suggests a large share of people have a type of depression tied to disruptions in their circadian rhythms.
By Rachel Crumpler Key Takeaways: Drug overdoses, infections and homicides were the top three causes of pregnancy-related deaths in North Carolina from 2018 to 2021. That’s according to a …
What’s Driving the Consumerization of Healthcare?
Patients increasingly expect convenient, consumer-focused healthcare experiences, panelists said at the recent MedCity INVEST Digital Health Conference. The post What’s Driving the …
Arts: The Forgotten Pillar of Health
In this week’s episode, we explore what is often considered the forgotten fifth pillar of health: creative arts. We are joined by expert Dr. Rebecca Barnstaple, Assistant Professor in Theatre and …
Missing the Point: Isolation Alone Will Not Build AI Safety
Treating AI agents like contract nurses and minimizing their access to critical patient information certainly reduces potential risk. But, it also minimizes key opportunities. The post Missing the …
One air ambulance service rethinks what it takes to practice medicine in the sky
Air medical service comes with high risks, high costs, and staffing struggles. To reduce turnover and serve rural patients, LifeFlight of Maine is putting the needs of healthcare workers first. 
A promising new medicine against heart disease fails unexpectedly
Doctors expected an experimental drug that lowers a common risk factor for heart attacks would save patients' lives. The medicine made no difference.
(BookTrib) - “The Final Second” by Jim De La VegaExecuting a serial killer ought to close the case for good. But just after Eddie Ray Calhoone is put to death, Sheriff Parker Chord receives a …
(NewsUSA) - You have car insurance, pay your premiums and assume you're protected if an accident happens. But what if the coverage you rely on isn't enough to pay for a serious injury?For many …
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(BookTrib) - “Birth-Rate Crisis: Reclaiming Family and Purpose in a Dopamine-Driven World” by Jim Penman and Andrea PearsonHousing costs. Career pressures. Finding the right partner. The …
(NewsUSA) - A flying rock, an unexpected crack, and suddenly your windshield becomes another thing on your to-do list. But while windshield damage can happen in an instant, getting it fixed doesn't …

This teen boy set out to get people talking about periods. He's now a Diana honoree

This year's the Princess Diana honor roll highlights 198 inspiring young activists and advocates — including an 18-year-old guy in India who founded Team Period.

Democrats’ election rout is poised to dramatically reorder federal health policy

By Stephanie Armour and Amanda Seitz KFF Health News Democrats’ decisive sweep of the U.S. House and Senate in Tuesday’s elections will reshape the direction of federal health policy — …

HKUST President and Chinese Academy of Sciences Academician Prof. Nancy Ip Receives UNESCO Honor for a Second Time

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 November 2026 – Prof. Nancy IP, President and The Morningside Professor of Life Science at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology …

Bispecific J&J Drug Wins Speedy FDA Approval for Treating Head & Neck Cancer

Accelerated FDA approval of Johnson & Johnson’s Rybrevant Faspro covers advanced cases of head and neck cancer. The bispecific antibody was initially approved for treating certain lung cancers. …
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