RFK Jr. stumbles over basics of Medicare, Medicaid during Senate confirmation hearings

January 31, 2025

During his Senate confirmation hearings, RFK Jr. struggled to accurately describe the basic components of Medicare and Medicaid, drawing sharp criticism from Democratic senators who questioned his readiness to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

AI software improves detection of congenital heart defects in prenatal ultrasounds

January 31, 2025

A new study presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting found that AI-based software significantly improved clinicians' ability to detect congenital heart defects in routine prenatal ultrasounds, regardless of the physician's experience level or subspecialty training.

FDA approves Vertex’s non-opioid painkiller, first new kind of pain medicine in decades

January 30, 2025

The FDA has approved Vertex Pharmaceuticals' non-opioid painkiller Journavx, marking the first new type of pain medicine approved in decades and offering an alternative to opioids without the risk of addiction.

The key to healthy aging? Exercise might be the answer

January 30, 2025

A recent study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal explores the wide-ranging health benefits of physical activity for older adults, highlighting how exercise reduces mortality, improves cognitive function, and enhances quality of life — yet remains widely underprescribed in clinical care.

Muvalaplin shows promise in lowering Lp(a) levels in clinical trial

November 19, 2024

A clinical trial testing muvalaplin, a novel oral medication, demonstrated safe and effective reduction of high lipoprotein(a) levels by up to 85.5%, according to late-breaking science presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2024.