Experts Call For N95s Over Surgical Masks As Flu, Covid Viruses Spread

World Health Network experts urge WHO to make N95, KN95, or FFP2 respirators the standard for protection for healthcare workers, not inferior surgical masks.

Your Medical Privacy Could Be At Risk, A New Lawsuit Shows

A lawsuit filed by electronic health record giant Epic could encourage reforms to a problematic system, where non-health companies can access patient records without their knowledge.

Chromosome Rearrangements Add A New Layer Of Complexity To Genetic Analysis

Chromosome rearrangements flip, duplicate and move genes, reshaping gene control beyond exomes and non‑coding RNAs and ushering in a new era of high‑resolution genomic medicine.

Why Is It So Hard To Get Opioid Refills? A Neurosurgeon Explains

How does your doctor actually prescribe opioid medication? Why is it hard to get a refill? What are the best solutions to help patients with pain?

Inside The J.P. Morgan Healthcare Extravaganza

In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at a ‘holy grail’ pill for sleep apnea, Pomelo Care’s expansion, Nvidia and Lilly’s $1 billion AI venture, and more.

To Cut Breast Cancer Risk, Drink Less Alcohol, New U.S. Guideline Advises

New U.S. Dietary Guidelines: “Drink less” to cut breast cancer risk. Learn why alcohol is a Group 1 carcinogen and the evidence behind the clear advice.

6 Ways You Can Help Reduce Physician Burnout

Physician burnout is fueled by short visits, portal inbox overload, chart chaos and prior auth. Here are six practical moves patients can make today to cut friction and get better care.

Anthropic Launches AI Healthcare Tools As Competition With OpenAI Heats Up

Anthropic announced healthcare AI tools connecting to insurance databases and patient records, intensifying competition with OpenAI in the medical market.

The Daily Habits Behind Katie Ledecky’s Dominance And How To Use Them At Work

Olympic champion Katie Ledecky shares five habits for sustained success, from health and discipline to mindset, consistency and why eggs are part of her routine.

Wild Mushrooms Cause Deaths And Liver Failure With California “Super Bloom”

This year’s rise in poisonous mushroom varieties in California has led to precipitous rise in illness and deaths from ingestion.