Substantial Gains In Battle Against Cancer, But Research Disruptions Pose Risks

Continued progress against cancer will require collaboration among all key stakeholders. To this end, more stable and sustained federal investment is essential.

Obesity Startup Ilant Health Bets Its Revenue On Better Patient Outcomes

Founder Elina Onitskansky’s Ilant Health has raised over $22 million to pair weight loss drugs with dietitians, behavioral health and peer support.

As Insurers Pare Medicare Advantage Footprint, Plans Seek Margin Boost

Decisions by health insurers to trim the size of their geographic footprints is a way to boost bottom lines as reimbursement flattens and cost of care increases.

McDonald’s Is Going GLP-1. A Doctor Grades The New Ozempic-Friendly Menus

Restaurant chains are shrinking portions and loading up on protein for diners on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. A doctor analyzes how the changes may affect GLP-1 users.

Maria Shriver On How Women Are More Affected By Alzheimer’s Disease

Maria Shriver, founder of the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement, talked about how less than 20 percent of women realized that women are at higher risk for Alzheimer’s Disease.

8 Ways Trump Is Trying To Lower Drug Prices—And If They’ll Work

Americans pay 3x higher than other countries for prescription drugs? A doctor breaks down 8 ways the Trump administration aims to lower prices, and which might work.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month—What Women Should Know About Risk, Screening And Prevention

A doctor breaks down what women need to know about breast cancer awareness month.

Reimbursement For Multi-Cancer Early Detection Tests Faces Uncertainty

Given what some experts and clinicians cite as a lack of clear evidentiary benefit, FDA approval doesn’t guarantee reimbursement of multi-cancer early detection tests.

Why Do People Who Never Smoked Get Lung Cancer?

A rare inherited EGFR mutation raises lung cancer odds 25-fold overall and more than 60-fold in never-smokers, revealing why some nonsmokers develop lung cancer.

Despite Scrutiny, Medicare Advantage Enrollment Poised To Rise As Premiums Fall 16%

With Medicare Advantage premiums to drop by 16% in 2027, this could further boost the percentage of seniors and disabled folks who choose the privately run alternative.