Philadelphia has once again been named one of the “asthma capitals” of the U.S. – ranking No. 4 in a report released on Sept. 9, 2025, by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Allentown was ranked No. 3, Harrisburg No. 15 and…
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Chagas Disease Now Endemic In The United States
Eastern Bloodsucking Conenose Kissing Bug (Triatoma sanguisuga) on a leaf in Houston, TX. Dangerous biting insect native to the USA, that carries Chagas disease.
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Once considered an illness confined to Central and South America, Chagas…
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Chemicals in marijuana may affect women’s fertility
When Canada legalized cannabis in 2018, its effects on human health were all over the news. Cyntia Duval, a women’s health researcher at the University of Toronto at the time, wondered how its consumption might affect female…
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How Brains Wired Differently Spark Innovation
ADHD strengths can create factories for ideas and innovation.
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When most people hear the term ADHD, they picture a child who can’t sit still or a professional who struggles to meet deadlines. For decades, the dominant narrative has painted…
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Clinical Intelligence Company Cohere Health Announces Acquisition Of ZignaAI
Physicians are increasingly spending time on administrative tasks and non-clinical activities.
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Prior authorization and clinical intelligence technology enablement company Cohere Health announced today that it will be acquiring ZignaAI to…
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Hospitals Face Financial Duress As Trump Tariffs And Payment Cuts Hit
U.S. hospitals are facing mounting financial pressures as President Trump’s tariffs hit prescription drugs and the Republican-led Congress’ cuts to healthcare spending begin to take hold as early as next year.
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U.S. hospitals are facing…
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How Can Biosimilars Capture Market Share From Biologic Drugs?
vials with different substances over dollar, concept of copayment
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Biologic drugs, made from living organisms and usually taken by injection or infusion, are expensive treatments for complex chronic conditions such as cancer and autoimmune…
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House Bill Would Cut HHS Budget By 6%, CDC By 19% And Eliminate AHRQ
Will eliminating the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality mean darker days for healthcare safety and quality? (Photo: Getty)
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Will this be the House of the setting sun for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality? The Trump…
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How orangutans thrive in feast and famine without gaining weight
Humans could learn a thing or two from orangutans when it comes to maintaining a balanced, protein-filled diet.
Great apes native to the rainforests of Indonesia and Malaysia, orangutans are marvels of adaptation to the vagaries of food supply in…
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Smog in the brain: Dirty air speeds Alzheimer’s decline
Exposure to high concentrations of air pollution may worsen Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by accelerating the buildup of toxic proteins in the brain and speeding up cognitive decline. For the first time, post-mortem tissue from people with AD revealed…
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