Soft Drinks Linked to Depression Through Gut Changes
Study finds sugary drinks may alter gut bacteria tied to depression.
Health & Medicine
Doctors Battle Insurers Over Downcoding Payments
Doctors across the U.S. say automated insurance downcoding is cutting payments and threatening patient care.
Private Equity Expands Control Over Surgery Centers
Report urges tighter oversight as private equity dominates outpatient surgery market.
Private Equity Hospices Spend Less on Patient Care
Study finds private equity hospices earn more while spending less on patient care.
3 Ways Hospitals Can Fail Pregnant Women and How the Legal System Deals with It
Keeping yourself informed is the best way to prevent hospital negligence and know what to do if you end up becoming a victim.
Early Screen Time Linked to Lower Test Scores
Children with higher early screen exposure showed weaker reading and math performance later.
New Mexico Patients Organize for Healthcare Reform
Patients share stories to push for healthcare system improvements.
Hospitals Restrict Access to Faster Cancer Treatment
Hospitals and insurers restrict access to a faster breast cancer therapy.
ATA Launches Enhanced Data-Driven Benchmarking Tool to Measure Readiness for Telehealth at County and Zip Code Levels
The ATA’s Digital Infrastructure Score and mapping tool reveals the true state of digital readiness across U.S. communities, allowing stakeholders to make more precise investments, build stronger patient engagement, and improve access and health equity outcomes.
Rising Temperatures Endanger Aging Hearts Worldwide
Older adults face increased cardiovascular strain and death risk as global heat intensifies.