Colorado is in the midst of a record-breaking flu season. In the week ending Dec. 27, 2025, 831 people were hospitalized with influenza – the most since the state started tracking flu cases two decades ago. Hospitalizations eased the
Category: 5. Health
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Colorado ranks among the highest states in the country for flu – an emergency room physician describes why the 2025-26 flu season is hitting hard
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Nvidia And Eli Lilly To Build $1 Billion AI-Powered Drug Discovery Lab
Nvidia and Eli Lilly are teaming up on a $1 billion AI-powered lab to accelerate drug discovery, combining robotics, molecular modeling and automated research workflows.
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This new sugar tastes like the real thing without the usual downsides
For more than a century, scientists and food companies have been looking for ways to replicate the taste of sugar without its health drawbacks. From early sweeteners like saccharin in the 19th century to modern alternatives such as stevia and…
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MIT’s smart pill confirms you took your medicine
MIT engineers have developed a new type of pill designed to confirm when a patient has actually swallowed their medication. The technology could help address a widespread problem in health care: people missing doses or stopping treatment early.
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A new test reveals which antibiotics truly kill bacteria
Antibiotics are often judged by how well they slow or stop bacterial growth in laboratory tests. What is even more important, though, is whether those drugs actually kill bacteria inside the human body. Researchers at the University of Basel have…
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As Rivals Retreat, Alignment Healthcare’s Medicare Advantage Enrollment Jumps
Alignment Healthcare reported its Medicare Advantage enrollment soared 31% compared to last year as larger rivals have retreated from such coverage for older adults.
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Why Pharmacies Like Walgreens, Rite Aid And Independents Are Dying
“Can you — should you — keep expanding at this pace?” “Yes, we can… and yes, we should…. We would be crazy not to.”
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New Dietary Guidelines Promote Meat, Underplay Vegetarian Options
New U.S. dietary guidelines push meat and animal-based products while underplaying plant-based vegetarian options. More balanced public health messaging may be warranted.
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A hidden brain signal may reveal Alzheimer’s long before diagnosis
Using a specially designed analysis tool, scientists at Brown University have identified a brain-based biomarker that may help predict whether mild cognitive impairment will progress into Alzheimer’s disease. The approach focuses on measuring…
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Humana’s CenterWell Pharmacy Launches Employer Venture Using Lilly’s GLP-1 Drugs
Humana’s CenterWell pharmacy will dispense GLP-1 weight loss drugs made by Eli Lilly as part of a new program for employers to help their workers manage obesity.