Senate Delays Vote on Erica Schwartz’s Nomination to Lead the CDC
A U.S. Senate committee has postponed a vote on whether to advance Dr. Erica Schwartz’s nomination to become director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, delaying a closely watched decision about the future leadership of the nation’s principal public-health agency. The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee had planned to consider her […]
FDA Review Finds U.S. Infant Formula Safe After Testing for Heavy Metals and Other Contaminants
A new federal analysis has found that the U.S. infant formula supply appears safe after extensive testing for heavy metals, pesticides, and other potential contaminants. Food and Drug Administration reviewed more than 300 samples of commercial infant formula collected between 2023 and 2025 and found either undetectable or very low levels of the substances it […]
Health Insurers Jump After Medicare Advantage Rates Rise More Than Expected for 2027
Shares of major U.S. health insurers rose sharply after the federal government announced a larger-than-expected increase in Medicare Advantage payment rates for 2027, easing fears that the industry would face another year of margin pressure. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said it would raise payments to private insurers offering Medicare Advantage plans by […]
Hospitals, Insurers and AI Collide in the Fight Over Billing Disputes and Claim Denials
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming the newest weapon in one of U.S. healthcare’s oldest conflicts: how much hospitals charge and how much insurers will actually pay. Hospitals are deploying AI to optimize medical coding and documentation so they can capture higher reimbursements, while insurers are using AI to scrutinize claims, flag questionable services, and deny […]
After Race-Based Kidney Formula Ends, Black Patients Get More Transplants and Shorter Waits
A long-standing inequity in U.S. kidney transplantation is beginning to narrow for Black patients. The improvement follows policy changes that removed race from clinical formulas used to estimate kidney function—formulas that for decades tended to overestimate kidney health in Black patients, delaying diagnosis, referral, and ultimately access to transplant waiting lists. Researchers reported in JAMA […]
U.S. Tops $1B for Research Into Safer Farm Practices as Debate Over Glyphosate Intensifies
The U.S. government says it is expanding research funding aimed at reshaping how American farms protect crops and manage pests, pushing total federal investment in “new and sustainable” farm practices to more than $1 billion. The administration is adding $200 million in new support as part of a broader push to reduce reliance on pesticides […]
Big Food Pivots to “Smaller, Cleaner, Higher-Protein” as GLP-1 Drugs Reshape American Eating
Major packaged-food and beverage companies are rapidly retooling products and marketing as appetite-suppressing GLP-1 drugs spread through the U.S., changing what—and how much—people buy. It’s a shift from “wait and see” to “act now,” with companies emphasizing shorter ingredient lists, smaller pack sizes, and more protein- and fiber-forward foods designed to keep consumers fuller longer. […]
Dr. Moguel, Innovator in Dentistry and the Secret Behind Healthy Smiles
Dental health and aesthetics are increasingly important today. Dr. Jose Moguel has established himself as a leader in dental implantology. With over 35 years of experience and more than 17,000 successful implants, his clinic not only offers treatments but, as his motto states, “We transform lives through smiles.” The innovative Full Mouth Restoration Dental Implant […]
Karolina Lama: The Chilean Psychologist Who Transforms Emotional Hunger into Lasting Wellbeing
In a world where emotional wellbeing and mental health are more important than ever, Karolina Lama has positioned herself as a key figure in the Hispanic community. A Chilean psychologist, writer, and speaker, Karolina has dedicated more than a decade to helping people heal their relationship with food and emotions, becoming a reference in the […]
Transforming Lives: The Inspiring Story of Dr. Julio Cesar Villamizar Who is Helping Change the Lives of His Patients
In facial plastic surgery, Dr. Julio Cesar Villamizar, a specialist in Otorhinolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery, stands out as a visionary pioneer and passionate leader. He runs a practice, the Clinic of Otorhinolaryngology and Plastic Surgery located in Cali, Colombia, of which he is a partner. Throughout his career, Dr. Villamizar has been a postgraduate […]
