Kennedy's AI Embrace Draws Fire From MAHA Allies and Medical Experts
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s endorsement of AI as a tool to challenge medical authority has drawn criticism from both grassroots MAHA supporters and bioethicists.
Medicine & Biotech
Clinical AI, drug discovery, devices, and regulatory approvals.
WHO releases first guidelines on childhood obesity
The World Health Organization has issued its first-ever guidelines aimed at the sharp rise in obesity among children and adolescents.
Amazon's Healthcare Ambitions Shift from Distribution to Ownership
Amazon is moving beyond pharmacy and clinic acquisitions to control the full healthcare journey, potentially reshaping how pharmaceuticals reach patients.
Biotech roundup: FDA priority review, drug price disclosures, and more
A roundup of the week's biotech developments, including regulatory decisions, dealmaking, and a clinical trial miss.
Neurology Roundup: Anesthesia Risk, Obesity Paradox, and ALS Progress
A roundup of recent neurology findings, including a teen's brain injury after routine surgery, an obesity-dementia survival paradox, and early signs of a personalized ALS drug.
Forbion Raises €2.3B for Two Biotech Funds, Bucking European VC Slump
The Dutch life-sciences investor closed its largest fundraise to date, giving it capital to back up to 30 startups amid a broader downturn in European venture funding.
Blocking an aging enzyme regrows knee cartilage in mice and human tissue
Stanford researchers show that inhibiting the protein 15-PGDH can reverse cartilage loss and prevent post-injury arthritis, pointing toward a drug-based alternative to joint replacement.
Menopause Wearables and Teen GLP-1 Gaps Lead Endocrinology News
A MedPage Today roundup gathers new findings on menopause tracking, adolescent obesity care, and cardiovascular risk after induced menopause.
Isometric Exercise Tied to Short-Term Blood Pressure Drops
A randomized study suggests that regular isometric exercise, such as squats and planks, may offer short-term blood pressure-lowering benefits.
Triplet Biologic Regimen Shows Promise in EGFR-Mutant Lung Cancer After TKI Resistance
A chemo-free triplet of amivantamab, lazertinib, and bevacizumab produced durable responses in a phase II trial for patients with EGFR-mutant NSCLC progressing on third-generation TKIs, though experts caution about the modest response rate and lack of a comparator.
Senators Demand Answers on RFK Jr.'s USPSTF Overhaul
A bipartisan group of senators is questioning the rushed remake of the preventive health task force, citing conflicts of interest and staff cuts.
Hospital Leaders Urged to Rethink Disaster Recovery as AI Cyberattacks Rise
At Rubrik’s Healthcare Summit, cybersecurity experts warned that traditional disaster-recovery plans are no longer enough to protect hospitals from AI-driven attacks.
Hinoki Root Oil Scent Tied to Fewer Night Awakenings in Small Sleep Study
A small study links the scent of Hinoki root essential oil to fewer nighttime awakenings and improved morning alertness, hinting at a use for a forestry byproduct.
Couples Who Exercise Together Report Stronger Communication, Less Stress
Shared physical activity, even a simple walk, is linked to better communication and lower marital stress, according to a new report.
Patient navigators boost postpartum care and depression screening
A simple addition to postpartum care—pairing new mothers with patient navigators—substantially increased receipt of follow-up care and screening.
Alzheimer’s Experts Target Gap Between Trials and Care
A new podcast series examines how Alzheimer’s researchers are working to connect clinical trial design with real-world frontline practice.
Medtech VC in 2026: Data Challenges the Decline Narrative
A data-driven investigation into medtech venture capital reveals a more nuanced picture than the prevailing narrative of decline.
Perimenopause Anxiety May Stem From Progesterone Deficiency, Not Just Psychology
A MedCity News article argues that perimenopausal anxiety has physiological roots, with progesterone deficiency as a key factor.