March 2, 2026
(The Guardian) – ChatGPT Health regularly misses the need for medical urgent care and frequently fails to detect suicidal ideation, a study of the AI platform has found, which experts worry could “feasibly lead to unnecessary harm and death”. OpenAI … Read More
March 2, 2026
(New York Times) – Nearly all Medicare hospice patients receive care in their residence. So, as is standard, we enlisted the services of a Medicare-approved hospice agency. We soon encountered a harsh reality, however. Dying at home isn’t easy, even … Read More
March 2, 2026
(New York Times) – Citing rising costs and shortfalls in federal support, about 20 states are toughening eligibility requirements for patients in drug assistance programs. Tens of thousands of Americans are losing access to treatment for H.I.V. as nearly 20 … Read More
March 2, 2026
(MIT Technology Review) – Now, scientists at the University of California, Santa Cruz are taking lab-grown mini-brains into their toddler era, after demonstrating that brain organoids can process information in real time. In a remarkable breakthrough published in the journal … Read More
March 2, 2026
(New York Times) – It’s unsurprising that someone with Mr. Epstein’s wealth and elite connections would receive white-glove service from concierge doctors and V.I.P. treatment at major hospitals. But the new documents reveal how some of his doctors bent or … Read More
March 2, 2026
(WSJ) – A blood test that can tell if you have cancer? A flurry of such tests that look for multiple cancers with a prick are in various stages of development. The one that is furthest along, Galleri, was recently … Read More
March 2, 2026
(Axios) – New doctors are increasingly moving away from specializing in infectious diseases as the prevalence of vaccine-preventable illnesses like measles and whooping cough ticks up. Why it matters: The Trump administration’s cuts to public health funding and its overhaul … Read More
March 2, 2026
(Wired) – As AI labs gorge themselves on compute, data center operators have headed north in search of cheap and plentiful energy. On the bank of the river that runs through the Swedish town of Borlänge, construction is underway on … Read More
February 27, 2026
(New York Times) – Subtle signs of mental distress often emerge before severe symptoms. On the latest season of the HBO Max hospital drama “The Pitt,” a law student named Jackson arrived in the emergency room in a state of … Read More
February 27, 2026
(AP) – The vast majority of organ donations once came from people who were brain-dead. Now they’re increasingly coming from people who died when their heart stopped beating, a major shift that can boost transplants but also raises public confusion, … Read More
February 27, 2026
(Wired) – Researchers from Stanford and Princeton found that Chinese AI models are more likely than their Western counterparts to dodge political questions or deliver inaccurate answers. Pan and her colleague’ findings suggest that training data may have played a … Read More
February 27, 2026
(MedPage Today) – A first in-human, phase I trial examined feasibility as well as safety In-utero treatment of myelomeningocele, the most severe form of spina bifida, with allogeneic, live stem cells was feasible and safe, a first in-human, phase I, … Read More
February 26, 2026
(TIME) – Anthropic, the wildly successful AI company that has cast itself as the most safety-conscious of the top research labs, is dropping the central pledge of its flagship safety policy, company officials tell TIME. In 2023, Anthropic committed to … Read More
February 26, 2026
(New York Times) – As China grapples with a shrinking population and historically low birthrate, people are finding romance with chatbots instead. China’s ruling Communist Party wants young women to prioritize getting married and having babies. Instead, many of them … Read More
February 26, 2026
(The Guardian) – Officers say flood of low-quality reports is draining resources and slowing cases amid New Mexico lawsuit Meta’s use of artificial intelligence software to moderate its social media platforms is generating large volumes of useless reports about cases … Read More
February 26, 2026
(New York Times) – Experts caution that low-quality, A.I.-generated videos on YouTube geared toward children often feature conflicting information, lack plot structure and can be cognitively overwhelming — all of which could affect young children’s development. The New York Times … Read More
February 26, 2026
(WSJ) – Proportion of adults ages 18 to 54 who died of severe first heart attack rose 57% between 2011 and 2022, new study find The last thing someone in their 30s or 40s should worry about is dying of … Read More
February 26, 2026
(Tallahassee Democrat) – The challenges presented during times of serious illness often make people think of two options: pain or poison. Five Wishes offers a different path, where families can plan for care before a health crisis. And, even when a cure … Read More
February 26, 2026
(NPR) – These synthetic peptides are growing popular among biohackers and wellness influencers. They take them, often via injection, in hopes they’ll enhance athletic performance and optimize health… …But there are risks when using substances that aren’t approved by the … Read More
February 26, 2026
(WSJ) – The Danish drugmaker would take the lead in developing, manufacturing and commercializing any new drugs resulting from the deal Novo Nordisk struck a licensing deal valued at up to $2.1 billion to gain access to oral drug-delivery technologies … Read More
February 26, 2026
(NBC News) – Amid a rise in home births, mistrust between midwives and hospitals can put mothers and babies at risk. A growing number of women in the U.S. are opting to give birth at home: More than 50,000 had … Read More
February 26, 2026
(The Atlantic) – Realizing that your brain is slowing down can be jarring. After the age of, say, 45, anyone might start forgetting names, misplacing items, or struggling to pay attention, and the onset of such symptoms can often prompt … Read More
February 26, 2026
(Washington Post) – AI didn’t replace me as a doctor. It made me better. The public is rightly wary about this new technology in health care. Its misuse can have serious consequences for patients, for example, by inappropriately denying care, … Read More
February 25, 2026
(Washington Post via MSN) – Obstetrician Jeanne Conry has long paid attention to the “1,300-day window”— the months before conception through a child’s second birthday. Studies show nutrition and lifestyle during this period can shape pregnancy outcomes and the long-term … Read More
February 25, 2026
(NPR) – The Food and Drug Administration Monday unveiled the details of a new policy designed to make it easier and quicker for patients with very rare diseases to get cutting-edge treatments. The new guidance would enable the agency to … Read More
