FDA Approves Talzenna for Metastatic, Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
Significant radiographic progression-free survival seen for homologous recombination repair gene mutation, including with BRCA mutation
State Rankings Presented for Health System Performance
This year's report looked at women's health for the first time and also found pronounced disparities by state in access to prenatal care
Census Shows America’s Population Is Older Than Ever
Median age of Americans hit a record 39 years in 2022, almost 10 years older than in 1980
Two-Thirds of Physicians, Scientists Report Online Harassment
Reasons for harassment vary, but include harrassment in response to making comments about the COVID-19 pandemic
Poll: Most Americans Face Hassles With Their Insurance Plans
Six in 10 insured Americans have struggled to get coverage for their health care needs, a new survey shows
Biden Names Former North Carolina Health Secretary to Be New CDC Director
Mandy Cohen, M.D., comes with credentials that should help her lead the beleaguered agency, criticized for its response to the pandemic
National Health Expenditures Set to Increase Through 2031
Increase of 5.4 percent projected per year; expenditures set to account for about 20 percent of GDP in 2031
Feds Urge States to Slow Down on Dropping People From Medicaid
States are now reevaluating Medicaid eligibility after having been prohibited from dropping people during the early years of the pandemic
Topical Gel for Erectile Dysfunction Gets FDA Approval for OTC Sale
Timeline for when the product will be in the United States is unknown, but it could be 2025
Bladder Cancer Treatment May Lower Risk for Alzheimer and Related Dementias
Greater effect seen for patients aged 70 years and older at time of bacillus Calmette-Guerin vaccination