As Rivals Retreat, Alignment Healthcare’s Medicare Advantage Enrollment Jumps

Alignment Healthcare reported its Medicare Advantage enrollment soared 31% compared to last year as larger rivals have retreated from such coverage for older adults.

Why Pharmacies Like Walgreens, Rite Aid And Independents Are Dying

“Can you — should you — keep expanding at this pace?” “Yes, we can… and yes, we should…. We would be crazy not to.”

New Dietary Guidelines Promote Meat, Underplay Vegetarian Options

New U.S. dietary guidelines push meat and animal-based products while underplaying plant-based vegetarian options. More balanced public health messaging may be warranted.

Humana’s CenterWell Pharmacy Launches Employer Venture Using Lilly’s GLP-1 Drugs

Humana’s CenterWell pharmacy will dispense GLP-1 weight loss drugs made by Eli Lilly as part of a new program for employers to help their workers manage obesity.

Causes And Implications Of Discontinuing GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs

Discontinuing obesity medicines means the weight comes back and people lose the cardiovascular and metabolic benefits conferred by the drugs.

A ‘Holy Grail’ Sleep Apnea Pill Could Be On The Market Next Year

Sleep apnea affects as many as 80 million in the U.S. Now Apnimed, the $400 million company behind the first ever pill to treat it, is preparing to file for FDA approval.

Feeling Overwhelmed In The New Year? Here’s Why And Tips That May Help.

Why do I feel burnt out? Why can’t I focus at work? Why do I feel off?

Have Flu Symptoms? Here Are 5 Things To Know, From A ER Doctor

ER doctor explains 2025-2026 H3N2 flu symptoms, treatment & when to go to the hospital. Get vital data on this severe flu season & also whether to get vaccinated.

Lower U.S. Fentanyl Deaths Linked To China’s Policies, Study Says

Synthetic opioid deaths fell sharply in 2023 and 2024 after a shock to the fentanyl supply. New evidence points to precursor controls, not enforcement, as the key driver.

New Federal Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines Allow For At-Home Self Testing. Here’s Why That Matters

A doctor and public health expert explains why the new federal guidelines expanding cervical cancer screening to at-home testing could be a game-changer.