University Health is expanding medical access in Bexar County with the construction of two new hospitals: the Retama Hospital on the Northeast Side, scheduled to open in February 2027, and the Palo Alto Hospital on the South Side, slated for April 2027. According to University Health spokesperson Elizabeth Allen, these facilities aim to eliminate “healthcare … Read more
A systematic review published in Scientific Reports found no statistically significant increase in major congenital malformations, stillbirths, or preterm births following maternal exposure to GLP-1 receptor agonists. While the data offers “cautious reassurance” for inadvertent exposure, researchers state the evidence certainty remains low, meaning these medications are not yet considered safe for routine use during … Read more
Digital Biomarkers and the Future of Longitudinal Brain Health Researchers at the UCSF Neuroscape research center and Samsung are launching the Technology for Aging Health – Digital Approaches (TAH-DA) study, a longitudinal effort to identify biometric predictors of cognitive decline. By pairing Samsung’s Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Tab A9 with Neuroscape’s proprietary software, the study … Read more
Veterinary medicine faces a critical mental health crisis, with burnout and suicide rates among the highest of any profession. According to Dr. Angela Henninger, founder of DVM Ascent, a significant portion of this strain stems from the lack of formal training in managing emotionally charged client interactions, rather than clinical complexity alone. Why Do Clinicians … Read more
The updated ABCs of cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention framework, published in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology in 2026, provides a standardized, evidence-based roadmap for clinicians to manage heart health across a patient’s lifespan. By integrating tools like the PREVENT™ risk scoring system and addressing Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) syndrome, the framework shifts clinical focus toward early, … Read more
Modern HIV treatment, characterized by the “U=U” (Undetectable=Untransmittable) consensus, has shifted the global response from fear-based mitigation to a framework of empowerment and clinical management. According to the Prevention Access Campaign, individuals maintaining an undetectable viral load through antiretroviral therapy cannot sexually transmit the virus, a scientific standard solidified by the HPTN 052 and PARTNER … Read more
A combination of dietary fibers from wheat, citrus, and oats significantly improves bowel movement frequency and stool consistency in adults with chronic functional constipation, according to a randomized clinical trial published in the journal Food Science & Nutrition. Researchers found that a daily 13-gram supplement dose containing resistant dextrin, pectins, and insoluble fiber provided faster … Read more
Five New England states—Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont—have filed a lawsuit against the federal government to block new Medicaid work requirements. The states argue the guidelines, which mandate that enrollees work or volunteer 80 hours a month, create an unfair administrative burden that could strip coverage from hundreds of thousands of residents, according … Read more
People with diabetes face significantly slower recovery times and higher rates of long-term complications following COVID-19 infection, according to a study published in Scientific Reports. Research from the University of São Paulo, which tracked 870 hospitalized patients for up to seven months, found that diabetics experienced increased frailty, higher risks of cardiovascular events, and a … Read more
Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and 14 Democratic co-sponsors are introducing legislation today to establish a $5,000 annual out-of-pocket spending cap for beneficiaries in traditional Medicare. The proposal seeks to address the lack of protection against catastrophic medical costs in the original program, though the bill faces long-term legislative hurdles in the current Congress. Why does … Read more