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Medicare Advantage ‘dark money’ group attempts to win higher payments for insurance companies

Judging by more than 16,400 comments recently posted on a federal government website, you'd think there was a groundswell of older Americans demanding that federal officials hike payments to their Medicare Advantage health insurance plans.

13 Mar 2026

Doctors warn of a deadly complication from measles outbreaks

The first sign came when Deepanwita Dasgupta was 5 and started stumbling more while playing at her home in Bangalore in southern India.

13 Mar 2026

Defining the limits of immunotherapy in early small-cell lung cancer

Immunotherapy given during and after chemoradiation did not improve survival for study participants with limited-stage, small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) according to the results of an international clinical trial, NRG-LU005, led by NRG Oncology in collaboration with the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology. The results are published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

13 Mar 2026

UVA researcher receives $3.4 million grant to improve weight-management programs

A University of Virginia School of Medicine researcher has received $3.4 million from the National Institutes of Health to increase the availability of weight-management programs that offer beneficial personalized feedback.

12 Mar 2026

ISSCR launches education program on stem cell treatments for Parkinson's

The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) today announced the launch of Stem Cell Medicine: Parkinson's Disease, a new continuing education course designed to equip clinicians with an evidence-based understanding of emerging stem cell therapies for Parkinson's disease (PD).

12 Mar 2026

AI model improves fairness and speed in disaster aid delivery

When natural disasters or extreme weather events hit, delivering aid quickly and efficiently to those affected is crucial.

12 Mar 2026

VR demonstrations help patients feel less anxious before medical procedures

Using virtual reality (VR) to explain what to expect ahead of a medical procedure could help patients better understand their treatment and reduce anxiety, a new study suggests.

12 Mar 2026

Falls prevention clinic delivers strong health, economic benefits for older adults

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and hospitalization among older adults, placing significant strain on individuals, families and the health-care system.

12 Mar 2026

Study finds treatment gap for young ADHD patients with substance use disorders

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder, affecting 12%–13% of adolescents in the United States, according to some studies.

12 Mar 2026

Structured exercise helps chemotherapy patients maintain cognitive function and mental clarity

New research in the March 2026 issue of JNCCN-Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network suggests that exercise may help people with cancer stay mentally sharp and better able to handle daily tasks, work, and social activities through chemotherapy treatment delivered on an every two-week cycle.

12 Mar 2026

AI-generated meal plans for teens often lack essential nutrients and calories

Many teens dealing with weight issues are turning to AI models to help them create meal plans with the aim of losing weight.

12 Mar 2026

Personalized counseling program helps cervical cancer survivors quit smoking

A new study led by UCLA researchers suggests that a personalized counseling program can significantly help women who have survived cervical precancer or cervical cancer to quit smoking - and does so at a cost that researchers say represents good value for healthcare systems.

12 Mar 2026

Study reveals high burnout among doctors treating sickle cell disease

Hematology-oncology trained physicians who treat sickle cell disease reported higher rates of burnout (60%) than their counterparts who do not provide sickle cell care (43%) despite no differences in grit and resilience between the two groups.

12 Mar 2026

Republicans fret over RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine policies while MAHA moms stew

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is fielding pressure from the White House to relax his controversial approach to vaccine policies as the midterms near, but his most steadfast supporters are pressing for more aggressive action — like restricting covid-19 vaccines and pesticide use — to carry out the Make America Healthy Again agenda.

12 Mar 2026

As lung disease threatens workers, lawmakers seek protections for countertop manufacturers

César Manuel González, 37, used to work with stone that was engineered to endure: dense, polished slabs designed to outlast the kitchens in which they were installed.

12 Mar 2026

Combat Medical raises £2.6 million Series A to advance treatment of BCG unresponsive bladder cancer

Combat Medical (Combat), a medical device company optimizing the delivery and efficacy of cancer therapeutics, today announced it has raised £2.6 million in the first close of a Series A financing to advance its hyperthermic intravesical chemotherapy treatment, HIVEC® through phase 3 clinical trials and toward FDA registration.

From Combat Medical 12 Mar 2026

Vaccine hesitancy linked to structural barriers rather than personal choice

A Simon Fraser University study is pushing back against the "easy narrative" that not getting vaccinated is entirely a personal decision.

12 Mar 2026

Higher intake of ultra processed foods linked to weaker bones

From flavored yogurts to frozen pizzas, breakfast cereals and instant oats, ultra-processed foods are convenient, often cheaper items designed for a quick bite.

12 Mar 2026

Study links prior authorization to delayed heart failure prescriptions

Prior authorization, a process that requires physicians to obtain approval from health care insurers before certain treatments are covered, may keep patients from filling prescriptions for two critical heart failure drugs, a new study shows.

12 Mar 2026

MUSC’s new manual for navigating dementia

For an estimated 11% of Americans over age 65 who have dementia and the over 11 million unpaid caregivers supporting them, there is no instruction manual for navigating life after diagnosis. A team of College of Nursing researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina is working to fill that gap.

12 Mar 2026