Health

A major cybersecurity incident has rocked the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), putting the personal information of at least 100,000 individuals at risk.  The breach, connected to Russian cybercriminals, underscores the…

The ongoing lawsuit seeking to ban the abortion pill mifepristone in the United States has predominantly focused on issues of drug safety and the approval process. However, the ultimate decision may hinge on a different matter…

The fight for healthcare justice in America has recently experienced another setback as a result of the senior official for Medicare evading questioning from members of Congress. Late in April, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, the administrator…

An effort of the government called the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) seeks to give low-income people and families financial support so they can have access to nourishing meals.  The next cycle of SNAP payments, which…

A new artificial intelligence (AI) technology might be able to detect dementia and Alzheimer's disease early on, hastening diagnosis. Researchers at the University of Sheffield have created the technology, which may improve how…

In a significant law enforcement action, the US Justice Department has announced federal and local criminal charges against 78 defendants across 16 states.  The charges are part of a massive healthcare fraud scheme, totaling $2.5…

President Joe Biden has begun using a common medical device used to treat sleep apnea in order to enhance his sleep. President Biden is utilizing a continuous positive airway pressure machine, commonly referred to as a CPAP machine,…

A hit to Social Security and Medicare would be harmful to pensioners, experts said at a Brookings Institution event.  These programs are significant support systems for millions of older Americans. Martin said that saving for retirement…