The first-ever clinical guideline for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, or CKM syndrome, identifies excess weight, especially in the abdomen, as a key driver for the syndrome. T

9 Jun 2026

High obesity levels linked to fewer surgical procedures in Americans

Researchers from LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center and collaborating institutions have found that Americans with the highest levels of obesity are undergoing fewer surgical procedures overall.

9 Jun 2026

Japanese study reveals how healthcare systems shape immigration preferences

In recent years, anti-immigration sentiment has become increasingly common around the world. A common concern surrounding immigration is its potential impact on the host country's welfare system, including healthcare.

9 Jun 2026

AI screening tool increases diabetic eye exam referrals for African Americans

In a study exploring how an AI-assisted diagnostic tool shaped care for underserved populations at multiple community-based primary care sites, investigators at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine found that African American patients with diabetes were more likely to receive a diabetic eye exam referral if screened by an AI tool.

9 Jun 2026

New pilot program tests HPV self-collection for cervical cancer

UT Health San Antonio has been selected as a recipient of the American Cancer Society's Self-Collected Human Papillomavirus Readiness Pilot (SHaRP) grant, a national initiative designed to help health care organizations prepare for and implement HPV self-collection as part of routine cervical cancer screening.

9 Jun 2026

Large genetic study discovers new risk factors for spinal stenosis

An international research team has identified dozens of new genetic risk factors linked to lumbar spinal stenosis, a common degenerative condition of the lower spine.

9 Jun 2026

Traveling for cosmetic surgery may carry hidden infection risks

A CDC review highlights serious infection risks linked to cosmetic surgery tourism, emphasizing the need for improved safety and infection control measures.

9 Jun 2026

Pharmacist prescribing could unlock $1 billion in savings; free 10 million GP visits and prevent 30,000 hospitalizations annually

New national modelling identifies pharmacist prescribing as a practical, scalable reform to improve access to care at a time when GP workforce shortages are projected to worsen.

9 Jun 2026

Fathers shape childhood obesity risk long before birth

New research highlights fathers' influence on childhood obesity risk through sperm changes, lifestyle, and parenting, urging inclusive prevention strategies.

9 Jun 2026

Hospital admissions raise healthcare costs for dementia patients

Dementia makes most things in life more difficult, including hospital care. Though often essential for patients suffering from severe acute illness, hospital care can be confusing for persons with dementia, or PWD.

8 Jun 2026

GLP-1 users say the drugs quiet food noise but do not replace lifestyle change

A qualitative study of 30 US adults found that GLP-1 receptor agonists often reduced “food noise,” psychological hunger, and appetite, helping patients feel more able to make deliberate lifestyle changes.

8 Jun 2026

Researchers find flaw in AI models for sepsis treatment

AI is already boosting positive outcomes in healthcare and holds promise for delivering many more. It is important, however, that deployment of AI tools - especially in a life-or-death healthcare setting - proceeds at a thoughtful and measured pace, cautions Shengpu Tang, assistant professor of computer science at Emory University.

8 Jun 2026

Online tool transforms patient experience in national cancer trials

In a step forward for patient-centered cancer research, a new pilot project reveals that 84% of participants had a positive experience using a newly developed online tool created by the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology called the Participant Engagement Portal (PEP).

8 Jun 2026

Survey: Many Americans unaware of diet's impact on cholesterol

On the heels of updated cholesterol management guidance that recommends earlier screening and establishes target goals for LDL "bad" cholesterol based on an individual's risk factors, a new Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine/Morning Consult survey finds that one in five U.S. adults is unaware that what they eat directly affects blood cholesterol levels.

8 Jun 2026

Healthcare and insurance access influence folic acid use among women

Access to healthcare and insurance coverage strongly influence whether women take recommended amounts of folic acid to help prevent serious birth defects, according to University of California, Irvine researchers using the National Institutes of Health's All of Us Research Program data.

8 Jun 2026