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Study links severe floods to higher opioid overdose deaths in rural Appalachia

Severe flooding may contribute to higher mortality rates from opioid use in rural Appalachia, according to a study by researchers at Penn State.

20 Jul 2026

High costs continue limiting insurance coverage for GLP-1 medications

Despite growing evidence that GLP-1 medications improve health and are worth their cost, many insurance plans still limit coverage. University of Mississippi researchers are examining why, and where that leaves patients.

20 Jul 2026

Global road injuries remain major public health challenge, study finds

In 2023, nearly 51 million people were injured and 1.34 million died from road injuries, making road injuries one of the leading global causes of premature death and disability, according to a new study published today in The Lancet Public Health.

20 Jul 2026

Female doctors request more diagnostic tests in emergency departments

A new UCLA Health study examining more than 1.5 million emergency department (ED) visits found that female physicians request more imaging and laboratory tests and admit more patients to the hospital than their male counterparts working alongside them.

20 Jul 2026

Study reveals geographic gaps in breastfeeding initiation across America

A nationwide analysis led by a UC Riverside (Calif.) professor provides one of the clearest pictures yet of where mothers are least likely to begin breastfeeding their babies in the United States and what circumstances associate with lower rates.

20 Jul 2026

E-bike injuries rise dramatically across California in recent years

Researchers from University of California San Diego have found that injuries involving electric bicycles, or e-bikes, have increased dramatically across California, rising from just two reported collisions in 2018 to 1,506 in 2024.

20 Jul 2026

New tool detects hidden biases in medical training data

Researchers have built a tool to uncover hidden issues in the massive datasets used to train medical AI.

20 Jul 2026

Smarter hospital design could save $100 million in the long-term

A modeling study reveals that smarter hospital design can generate $100 million in long-term savings while fostering healthier healthcare environments.

20 Jul 2026

Infectious disease expert explains who faces the highest risk from cyclosporiasis

People across the United States are taking a closer look at their lettuce and leafy greens this summer thanks to an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness that causes several symptoms, the most notable being severe, watery diarrhea.

19 Jul 2026

AI may predict harmful chemical exposures affecting human health

Artificial intelligence is rapidly improving scientists' ability to detect chemicals in the environment and human body.

19 Jul 2026

MLB and the American Heart Association empower fans with lifesaving CPR skills

When cardiac arrest strikes outside of a hospital, survival rates remain unacceptably low, often because CPR is not administered immediately, according to the American Heart Association.

17 Jul 2026

NFL PLAY 60 grants help schools boost student physical activity

Lower physical activity is taking a toll on the health of American children and contributing to rising obesity rates nationwide.

17 Jul 2026

Training helps pediatricians independently treat child anxiety and depression

Pediatricians who participated in the collaborative mental health program at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago were more likely to diagnose and treat anxiety and depression in kids without reliance on additional support from specialists, according to a study published in Academic Pediatrics.

17 Jul 2026

Political polarization drives surge in anti-vaccine legislation across the US

Despite overwhelming evidence on the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, vaccine hesitancy intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic and has fueled skepticism towards other life-saving vaccines for children, adults, and pets.

17 Jul 2026

Federal tax changes reshaped local spending decisions, research finds

Increases to the standard federal tax deduction implemented in 2018 were made permanent a year ago, and researchers are beginning to understand the downstream effects on state and local municipalities.

17 Jul 2026

Compounded GLP-1 drug market remains strong despite shortage ending

Despite the end of federal shortages of popular GLP-1 weight-loss medications, the market for compounded alternatives remains strong – and some patients may unknowingly be receiving products from pharmacies with concerning regulatory histories, according to new research from the University of Colorado Anschutz.

17 Jul 2026

G&H highlights end-to-end diagnostic device development at ADLM 2026

At the ADLM Clinical Lab Expo 2026, G&H will showcase how diagnostic and medical device companies can accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative healthcare technologies through a single partner offering multidisciplinary engineering, precision optics, photonics and ISO 13485-certified manufacturing.

17 Jul 2026

Study urges Japan to rethink universal healthcare by 2040

On July 16, 2026, an international research team led by Tohoku University published two policy review papers that examine Japan's health system and global health strategy in The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific - the Lancet group's first Japan-focused feature in about 15 years.

17 Jul 2026

Bundibugyo Virus Disease outbreak

As of 14 July, 2,093 confirmed cases of Bundibugyo Virus Disease and 798 deaths had been reported in the DRC and Uganda. A total of 394 people have recovered.

17 Jul 2026

New guideline offers recommendations for testosterone replacement therapy use

The Society's Clinical Practice Guideline on testosterone replacement therapy in men with hypogonadism offers recommendations on appropriate testing and prescribing practices.

16 Jul 2026