Healthcare Costs Rank As Top Concern Among Midterm Voters, As Medical Debt Rises

Besides increases in premiums, deductibles and patient cost-sharing, tens of millions of Americans have medical debt. Medical debt is even a problem the insured.

Kristin Davis Describes Having Shingles On Her Face

Kristin Davis experienced shingles on her forehead while filming the HBO Max TV series “And Just Like That,” a sequel to HBO romantic comedy series “Sex and the City.”

The Most Expensive Medicare Decision May Be Doing Nothing

Staying with your Medicare Advantage plan could cost you. Here’s what to review during 2027 open enrollment before the December 7 deadline.

Zocdoc Bets On A Future Beyond The Digital Front Door

Health systems want to own the digital front door. AI is giving patients other options, and Zocdoc wants to enable every new route to care.

The Historical Record Is Clear: Vaccines Work

The evidence is clear. More than 100 million cases of contagious disease were prevented by vaccination between 1924 and 2011, and many more since then. Vaccines work.

WHO Issues First Global Guidelines For Treating Childhood Obesity

The number of obese children has quadrupled since 1990 prompting the WHO to take action by issuing treatment guidelines.

Lead Poisoning Affecting One Billion Children, Costing $1.4 Trillion

Bloomberg Philanthropies, Coefficient Giving, and the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future recently convened a meeting in New York City addressing global lead poisoning.

What Older Adults Should Know Before Trying Cannabis

Returning to cannabis after decades? Experts and a geriatrician explain today’s stronger THC, drug interactions, safer formats and how to start low and go slow.

Breast Cancer And The Myth Of Strength—Miranda McKeon Speaks Out

Miranda McKeon, diagnosed with breast cancer at age 19, is speaking out about the pain, fertility loss and fear of recurrence that the “strength” narrative leaves out.

How Cleveland Clinic Is Developing AI To Monitor The Brain

In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at Cleveland Clinic’s AI for brain seizures, Fidji Simo’s plan to solve complex, chronic disease, and Vivek Ramaswamy’s estimated $12 million tax cut.