Cigna 2025 Profits Hit Nearly $6 Billion Even As Costs Keep Rising

The Cigna Group reported 2025 net income of nearly $6 billion despite grappling with rising costs of patients in the health insurance plans it sells and administers.

CT Scans Unlock New Medical Secrets Of Ancient Egyptian Mummies

High-resolution imaging at USC reveals evidence of chronic pain, dental disease and possible surgical intervention in two priests who lived more than 2,000 years ago.

Conditions At ICE Detention Centers Could Fuel Major Measles Outbreaks

In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at we look at Reed Jobs’ cancer-focused VC fund, Midi Health’s latest fundraise at $1 billion-plus valuation, and more.

GOP Reform Of Obamacare Doubles Down On Health Savings Accounts

Critics warn that health savings accounts aren’t the fix some suggest they may be. The financial risks for patients are particularly large should they become ill.

Congress Extends Medicare Telehealth Coverage For Two Years

President Trump signed into law a two-year extension of telehealth services for older adults covered by the Medicare health insurance program.

Medicare Advantage Insurers Are Experiencing Unprecedented Headwinds

Medicare Advantage is facing unprecedented challenges from a decrease in reimbursement rates and the federal government’s scrutiny of insurer business practices.

$100,000 For Greenlanders Isn’t Much Compared To What Denmark Offers

A $100,000 lump sum payment to each Greenlander is worth far less than the lifetime value of remaining integrated within Denmark’s expansive welfare state.

What ‘The Pitt’ Gets Right, Wrong About Generative AI

A recent episode of HBO’s ‘The Pitt’ tackles generative AI in medicine, getting some things right, some wrong and leaving out one of the most interesting parts entirely.

How To Choose The Right Sports Bra. Study Shows Effects On Breathing

A study found that when female athletes ran with sports bras they had selected, they experienced faster and shallower breathing and increased work of breathing.

Why Banning Social Media Isn’t The Right Answer For America’s Kids

Australia has banned social media for kids under 16. A U.S. parent and public health leader explains why bans may miss the real risks—and what may work better.