(MedPage Today) — Editor’s Note: Much of the information presented under the “A Hypothetical Future” section of this op-ed is purely speculative and should not be interpreted as fact at this time. Last month’s scheduled meeting of the U.S. Preventive… Powered by WPeMatico

(MedPage Today) — “This is a really reckless decision.” — Jeff Coller, PhD, of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, discussing HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to cancel $500 million in funding and wind down development of mRNA… Powered by WPeMatico

(MedPage Today) — This piece is the first in a series exploring the foundational players in the U.S. healthcare system: payers, providers, policymakers, and the pharmaceutical industry. Ever since Bill and Hillary Clinton advanced healthcare… Powered by WPeMatico

(MedPage Today) — As an emergency physician and a senior fellow at the Burnes Center for Social Change where I lead a collaborative effort that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) for social good, I’ve witnessed firsthand how AI is transforming… Powered by WPeMatico

(MedPage Today) — On August 5, 2025, the state of Tennessee executed prisoner Byron Black by intravenous injection of a large dose of pentobarbital. Witnesses to his execution reported that he was visibly in distress or discomfort. Before he died… Powered by WPeMatico

(MedPage Today) — If you’re like most Americans, your daily commute involves sitting in your car, wading through congested traffic to get to work, and then repeating this process going home. That’s a shame, given the health and environmental benefits… Powered by WPeMatico

(MedPage Today) — Applying and matriculating to medical school in the U.S. is no small task — even a Sisyphean task, for some. According to 2024 data from the Association of American Medical Colleges, just 45% of the approximately 50,000 pre… Powered by WPeMatico