Flu vaccines didn't work that well in the US, officials find
As the U.S. flu season winds down, health officials say the flu vaccine didn't work very well, with one of its worst effectiveness rates in more than a decade.
Mar 13, 2026
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1 in 3 Americans say sacrificed for health care costs
One in three Americans said they made some sacrifice last year—like skipping a meal or rationing medicine—to cover health care costs, according to a survey released Thursday.
Mar 12, 2026
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Prior authorization may hinder access to lifesaving heart failure medications
Prior authorization, a process that requires physicians to obtain approval from health care insurers before certain treatments are covered, may keep patients from filling prescriptions for two critical heart failure drugs, ...
Mar 11, 2026
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Vaccine gaps are rooted in structural forces, not just personal choices
A Simon Fraser University study is pushing back against the "easy narrative" that not getting vaccinated is entirely a personal decision. Rather, vaccine hesitancy in Canada comes down to significant cultural, administrative, ...
Mar 11, 2026
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Portland stands out for lack of access to primary care, study finds
New research led by Oregon Health & Science University confirms the frustration of many people trying to get a primary care medical appointment in Portland: Wait times are measured in months, if they can get an appointment ...
Mar 10, 2026
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Digital transformation of food retail is reshaping food access for consumers
A research report published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior examines how the rapid digitalization of the retail food environment is reshaping food access in the United States and highlights implications ...
Mar 7, 2026
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Researchers call for governing health data as a public utility to unlock real-world evidence and protect patients
Electronic health records (EHRs); insurance claims; patient registries; wearable tech: Never before has health data been so abundant. However, the United States continues to struggle with siloed health data systems that make ...
Mar 5, 2026
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Nearly 20 states scale back HIV medication programs
A growing number of states are rolling back financial help for HIV medications.
Mar 3, 2026
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Gap in preventable deaths widening between those with, without a college degree
A gap in preventable deaths is growing between people with and without a college degree, a new study says. A steadily increasing number of people with a high school diploma or less are dying from illnesses that could have ...
Feb 24, 2026
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Prisoners in Scotland 'face mental health and substance use crisis' after release
People released from prison in Scotland are facing a mental health and substance use crisis, according to new research. The study tracked more than 8,000 former prisoners over four years to assess their contact with health ...
Feb 22, 2026
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