States race to launch rural health transformation plans
Imagine starting the new year with the promise of at least a $147 million payout from the federal government.
Jan 19, 2026
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Can teens use social media too little for their own good? Maybe, study says
There appears to be a "Goldilocks zone" when it comes to social media use among teenagers.
Jan 15, 2026
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With telehealth coverage on the brink, study shows it hasn't driven up total visits
With another Congressional deadline looming this month for most telehealth coverage under Medicare, a new University of Michigan study adds more data to the debate.
Jan 15, 2026
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New interactive tool helps to empower patients in the ethical use of AI in health care
Researchers have created a new tool, ELAXIR, to improve AI literacy and raise awareness of the ethical challenges of using AI in health care. It comprises a set of physical and digital cards, supported by complementary learning ...
Jan 15, 2026
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Virtual reality emerges as a supportive space for self-disclosure, with nature settings leading the way
New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research suggests virtual reality (VR) may play a meaningful role in future mental-health support, and the design of the virtual space itself can make a surprising difference to how comfortable ...
Jan 15, 2026
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What does it mean to be in a cancer clinical trial?
Many people are surprised to learn that clinical trials aren't just for people who have run out of standard treatment options, but are an important part of cancer care at every stage and most aspects of diagnosis and treatment. ...
Jan 14, 2026
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Telemedicine doesn't spur overprescription of antibiotics, finds study
Telemedicine does not lead to increased or lower-quality antibiotic prescribing by general practitioners (GPs), Monash University research involving the University of Melbourne and University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has ...
Jan 13, 2026
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Study finds FDA used evidence, not politics, in abortion pill decisions
The abortion pill mifepristone has long been at the center of heated political discussions.
Jan 13, 2026
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Colorado's getting $1 billion to 'transform' rural health care: Hospitals aren't thrilled with the state's plan
Colorado will receive about $1 billion in federal funding to reshape rural health care over the next five years, but hospital CEOs aren't happy with the state's plan to spend the money.
Jan 12, 2026
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Overcoming obstacles to HIV prevention
Though an antiretroviral medication called PrEP provides near-perfect protection against HIV, patients must often surmount hurdles to obtain it.
Jan 12, 2026
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