RFK Jr.: Autism Is an Epidemic
HHS Secretary states that the cause of autism will become clear in September
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Sami Inkinen, Virta Health
Virta Health is in the diabetes reversal business. It’s a medical group that for a decade has been aggressively coaching people with diabetes and cardiometabolic disease to radically change their eating habits–basically to eat the right things for them, to saity. Some how in a nation obsessed with processed food and carbs they have succeeded…
The CDC Just Sidelined These Childhood Vaccines. Here’s What They Prevent.
The federal government has drastically scaled back the number of recommended childhood immunizations, sidelining six routine vaccines that have safeguarded millions from serious diseases, long-term disability, and death. Just three of the six immunizations the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it will no longer routinely recommend — against hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and…
Trump Claims ‘No Downside’ to Avoiding Tylenol During Pregnancy. He’s Wrong.
“There’s no downside” to avoiding Tylenol or acetaminophen use while pregnant. President Donald Trump on Sept. 22, 2025, in a press conference Obstetricians have long advised their pregnant patients that Tylenol is the safest option to reduce fever or pain. President Donald Trump stood before a national audience on Sept. 22 and contradicted that. “Don’t…
What Do Federal Staffing Cuts and HHS Restructuring Mean for the Nation’s HIV Response?
This policy watch examines the impact of federal staff cuts and HHS restructuring on the nation’s HIV response.
The Healthcare Sector’s Digital Contagion: Ransomware’s Relentless Grip
In a sector where delays are measured in lives, early detection, lower attacker dwell time, and system-level misdirection can literally save lives. By marrying preemptive and deceptive technologies, organizations can blunt the attack surface while simultaneously exposing hidden threats before damage is done. The post The Healthcare Sector’s Digital Contagion: Ransomware’s Relentless Grip appeared first…
Sounder Benefits Launches To Advance Employee Health Benefits
Sounder Benefits, which was built at Redesign Health, launched last week with $7.5 million in funding. The company is a health tech startup specializing in benefits for employers with fewer than 1,000 employees. The post Sounder Benefits Launches To Advance Employee Health Benefits appeared first on MedCity News.
Cada vez más personas cuidan en casa a familiares que agonizan. Una organización enseña cómo hacerlo
Liz Dunnebacke no se está muriendo, pero durante un reciente taller sobre cuidados al final de la vida en Nueva Orleans, fingió que sí. Acostada e inmóvil sobre una mesa plegable que hacía las veces de cama, Dunnebacke se quejaba de dolor en las piernas. La enfermera Ana Kanellos, enrollando dos pequeñas toallas blancas, mostró…
What Services Does Medicaid Cover in Assisted Living Facilities?
This issue brief provides information about some of the services Medicaid provides in assisted living facilities from KFF’s most recent survey of state Medicaid HCBS home care programs.
Supernus Wearable Device for Dosing Parkinson’s Drug Lands Long-Awaited FDA Approval
Supernus Pharmaceuticals’ Onapgo provides a continuous infusion of apomorphine to manage “off” periods experienced by Parkinson’s disease patients. Approval of Onapgo comes after the FDA twice turned back applications for the drug/device combination product. The post Supernus Wearable Device for Dosing Parkinson’s Drug Lands Long-Awaited FDA Approval appeared first on MedCity News.