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Last week, Louisiana lawmakers approved one-year extensions for the state’s six largest Medicaid contracts, totaling over $17 billion. These contracts are with six health insurance companies that manage coverage for…

A new study shows that CT scans done for other reasons, like checking the chest or abdomen, can also help identify early signs of osteoporosis. This is possible using an…

Researchers have found that using precontrast low attenuation on CT scans helps identify more liver cancers and improves the accuracy of current diagnostic systems. This finding comes from a study…

AstraZeneca’s cancer drug Imfinzi has received FDA approval to treat early-stage stomach cancer patients both before and after surgery. This makes Imfinzi the first immunotherapy drug approved for use in…

Lung cancer kills more Americans than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined. This is especially concerning in South Florida, where about 70 percent of the population is Hispanic. According to…

Progress in reducing cancer deaths worldwide remains slow, but a new blood test has created hope. This test might one day help doctors catch cancers earlier, when treatments have the…

Alberta has introduced legislation that would allow surgeons to offer both publicly funded and privately paid procedures, a shift the government says is aimed at reducing wait times and increasing…

Most U.S. lung cancer patients would not have qualified for screening under current national guidelines, according to new research from Northwestern Medicine. The study found that nearly two-thirds of people…

The White House is preparing a proposal to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium subsidies for two more years. The move would temporarily shield millions of Americans from steep premium…

Dental insurance covers most Americans under 65, but many policyholders report frustration with limited benefits, strict annual caps, and complex restrictions. Social media discussions frequently feature consumers calling dental coverage…

A large U.S. study suggests that the type of carbohydrates people eat may influence their risk of developing lung cancer. Researchers found that diets with a higher glycemic index (GI)…

Eli Lilly reached a historic milestone on Friday, becoming the first healthcare company in the world to achieve a $1 trillion market value. The stock briefly crossed the mark during…

Swindon Borough Council leaders have welcomed a sharp improvement in children’s dental health, following new data that reverses earlier concerns about high levels of tooth decay among young pupils. Council…

Medicare premiums will rise sharply in 2026, creating new financial pressure for millions of older Americans. Medicare Part B premiums will increase to $202.90 per month, up $17.90 from $185…

BreastScreen NSW is expanding its use of artificial intelligence to assess mammography images from all first-time screening participants. This follows a successful trial of the technology, which began a year…

Former prime minister David Cameron has revealed he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and is now urging the government to introduce a targeted screening programme. Cameron said he took a…

The American Heart Association (AHA) has honored nine students, educators, and schools from across the United States for their work in promoting healthier classrooms and helping reduce childhood obesity. The…

The holiday season brings bright lights, family gatherings and busy travel. It can also bring a rise in allergy and asthma triggers, making the celebrations difficult for many people. According…

The UK has launched its largest prostate cancer screening trial in decades, aiming to find the most effective way to detect the disease early. General practitioners have begun sending invitation…

A new state report shows that medical debt remains widespread in Massachusetts, even though nearly all residents have health insurance coverage. The findings reveal that one in eight residents carries…