It’s Time to Make Lifestyle Interventions Standard in Oncology
A growing body of evidence shows that structured lifestyle interventions such as physical activity, nutrition,…
It’s Time to Make Lifestyle Interventions Standard in Oncology
A growing body of evidence shows that structured lifestyle interventions such as physical activity, nutrition, and stress management aren’t just helpful; they also reduce cancer recurrence, improve quality of life, lower mortality, and even decrease healthcare costs. The post It’s Time to Make Lifestyle Interventions Standard in Oncology appeared first on MedCity News.
When Listening Could Save a Life: The Human Cost of Medical Gaslighting
Let’s be honest. Clinicians are taught to reduce unnecessary care. But there’s a razor-thin line between avoiding unnecessary tests and failing to believe a patient’s symptoms. The post When Listening Could Save a Life: The Human Cost of Medical Gaslighting appeared first on MedCity News.
Journalists Drill Down How Federal Cuts Will Affect Medicaid, Cancer Research, and Uninsured Rates
KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner discussed the impact of Medicaid cuts on WAMU’s “1A” on July 23. Click here to hear Rovner on “1A.” KFF Health News correspondent Rachana Pradhan discussed cuts at the National Cancer Institute and the ensuing chaos on PBS’ “PBS News Weekend” on July 19. Click here to watch…
China Goes “Democratic” on Artificial General Intelligence
By MIKE MAGEE Last week, following a visit to the White House, Jensen Huang instigated a wholesale reversal of policy from Trump who was blocking Nvidia sales of its H20 chip to China. What did Jensen say? We can only guess of course. But he likely shared the results of a proprietary report from noted…
Sentara Health Scales Its Use of Regard’s AI Following Strong ROI & Clinician Adoption
Sentara Health has rolled out Regard’s AI-powered chart review and discharge summary tool across all 12 of its hospitals. The tool has delivered consistent benefits when it comes to patient safety and documentation accuracy, said Joseph Evans, Sentara’s chief health information officer. The post Sentara Health Scales Its Use of Regard’s AI Following Strong ROI…
Share Your Cosmetic Surgery Story With Us
Have you had cosmetic surgery, such as liposuction, a “Mommy Makeover,” a tummy tuck, a Brazilian butt lift, or another type of cosmetic surgery? We’d like to hear about your experience. Tell us here. What procedure did you have, and what happened? Please keep your response under 300 words:(Required)What cosmetic surgery center did the procedure,…
Over 200 Organizations Call on DEA to Continue Remote Prescribing of Controlled Substances
The Alliance for Connected Care, the American Telemedicine Association and numerous other organizations sent a letter to the DEA urging action to safeguard remote prescribing of controlled substances. The post Over 200 Organizations Call on DEA to Continue Remote Prescribing of Controlled Substances appeared first on MedCity News.
President’s Message
KFF Is a One-of-a-Kind Information Organization Updated: July 2025Drew E. Altman, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer; Executive Publisher, KFF Health News KFF is a one-of-a-kind health policy information organization. Not a policy research organization. Not a polling organization. And not a news organization. And no part is separate. We are designed to be a combination…More
Public Health Officials Move To Protect Native Americans Against Measles Outbreak
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Native American tribes and health organizations are responding to concerns about low measles vaccination rates and patients’ difficulty getting care as an outbreak of the disease spreads around the country. They’re hosting mobile vaccine clinics, running social media campaigns, making sure health providers are vaccinated, reaching out to the parents of…
Microplastics and Our Health: What Does the Science Say?
The actual science is far from the apocalyptic scenario we’ve been led to believe and demonstrates clearly that much of the media rhetoric is rooted far more in fear than in fact. The post Microplastics and Our Health: What Does the Science Say? appeared first on MedCity News.
