A New Way To Understand Who We Are

Blended genome–exome sequencing reads key regions deeply and the rest of the genome shallowly, cutting costs and ancestry bias while preserving genetic insight.

America’s Least-Discussed Physician Shortage Is Getting Worse

37 million Americans have no sleep specialist. 40 million rural residents lack primary care. Discover why these three fields are in crisis and what’s being done about it.

Being Patient Helps Families with Alzheimer’s

Deborah Kan, founder of “Being Patient,” established the platform after her mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis to bridge critical information gaps for affected families.

5 Hidden Side Effects Of GLP-1s To Consider Before Treatment

Beyond nausea: a doctor describes research that reveals hidden side effects of Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, from hair loss to menstrual changes and how to address them.

Senate Resolution Would Block New Trump OMB Rule Until December 11

A Continuing Resolution from the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee would delay implementation of the Trump administration’s new OMB rule to at least December 11.

Drop In U.S. Death Rate Narrows Life Expectancy Gap With Peers

The U.S. mortality rate reached a record low in 2025. But it lags behind peers due to persistent issues like chronic disease, gun violence and unequal healthcare access.

New Light On The Mystery Of Sudden Cardiac Death

New research on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy shows how gene changes in heart muscle proteins drive sudden cardiac death, turning genetic results into clear guidance.

With Numbers Of Uninsured for Healthcare Rising, Hospitals Raise The Alarm

As more people go without insurance, hospital revenues decline, insurance premiums throughout the system increase and medical debt levels rise.

From Medical Assistants To LPNs, Doctor Office Staff Pay On The Rise

From receptionists to LPNs and medical assistants, jobs in doctor practices see pay increases of 15% to 30% over five years, Medical Group Management Association said.

A Doctor Fact Checks Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s CNN Interview

A public health expert fact checks RFK Jr.’s recent contentious interview on CNN with facts on vaccines, COVID-19 and measles.