Is The Fountain Of Youth Flowing In Our Veins?

Centenarians share a distinct, youth‑like blood protein profile in immune, metabolic, and repair pathways, suggesting circulating factors may help sustain exceptional longevity.

At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening Wand Now Available In All 50 States

This is less than a year after the Teal Wand from Teal Health became the first at-home cervical cancer screening test approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Promises And Pitfalls Of Multi-Cancer Diagnostic Tests

For asymptomatic people without known risks, the downsides and uncertainties of multi-cancer early detection testing could outweigh potential benefits.

Cigna CEO David Cordani To Retire And Be Replaced By Internal Choice

The Cigna Group’s long-time CEO David M. Cordani will retire effective July 1 and be replaced by current president and chief operating officer Brian Evanko.

This Startup Wants To Use Mini Robots To Treat Alzheimer’s

MMI is starting FDA-approved human trials for its tiny robot to use needles the size of eyelashes to help clear waste from the brains of Alzheimer’s patients.

Repeal Of Motorcycle Helmet Laws Are Dangerous And Expensive

New study finds that the costs of removing motorcycle helmet laws continue to rise for both hospitals and taxpayers.

What ‘The Pitt’ Gets Right About Obesity That Real Medicine Often Misses

A public health expert examines how ‘The Pitt’ portrays obesity with clinical dignity—and what real-world medicine often misses about weight bias and patient safety.

Insurance Exec: “We Are All To Blame” For Failure Of US Health System

Ascendiun CEO Paul Markovich launches new lobbying in an effort to force the health industry to become more accessible and affordable.

Pregnancy And Colon Cancer Share Symptoms. Here Are the Warning Signs

A young pregnant patient assumed abdominal pain and rectal bleeding was from her pregnancy. She was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer. Physician experts weigh in.

Long COVID — Here’s What To Know And The Challenges Ahead

Six years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the virus still exists. A public health expert explains what Long COVID is, and the challenges associated with it.