Health systems often find it hard to use local and published data to make quick decisions, especially in areas like primary care that change fast. The idea of learning healthcare systems (LHS) suggests that learning should happen all the time through real-world use. But putting this into practice wi
The highlands of Lesotho are a maze of peaks and valleys, making roads rare and travel hard. A team of doctors and nurses flies in helicopters to reach people who otherwise have no way to see a doctor. One of the team’s members, a young dental therapist, has been flying into these remote spots for e
New York City’s largest public health system has spent close to four million dollars on Palantir, a company known for its work with the Pentagon and ICE. The deal began in 2023, giving Palantir access to patient records so it can help hospitals track payments and boost revenue from Medicaid. C
Heart Health Month reminds us to check numbers and meds, but the real daily win is in what we eat. Doctors say that tiny, steady changes can beat a huge diet change when it comes to cholesterol. Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, who runs Step One Foods, saw patients confused by “watch your cholesterol” wi
It is rare to find a moment that feels like the right time and place for love. A woman who usually keeps her private life close to her chest has a secret she saved for herself. Now, on Valentine’s Day weekend, she finally shares it. She met a man after a work meeting with an older gentleman w
During the Winter Games, athletes seemed to treat Valentine’s week like a sprint, racing through free condom supplies and emptying dispensers before the competition began. Organisers had handed out about 10, 000 condoms across city and mountain venues to encourage safe habits among the mostly young,
Heart disease tops the list of causes of death in the U. S. , yet many problems that lead to it can be stopped with everyday choices. Doctors say that even people who run in their family history can change their outlook on heart health by adopting a few smart habits. One of the biggest changes is w
A long study followed almost 3, 000 older adults for twenty years. Only one type of brain exercise stood out: “speed training. ” These games asked participants to spot and move on visual clues quickly. Those who did the initial five‑week program and then had refresher sessions at about one
Alaska’s health department is racing to hand out a hefty $272 million grant by October, a chunk of money that comes from a new federal program aimed at fixing rural health care across the country. The state got the largest per‑capita award in the first round of a five‑year plan that will spread $50
In big cities, emergency rooms often see patients who don't have urgent needs. This raises questions about how often people should visit their regular doctors. Researchers wanted to find out if seeing a primary care doctor more often could reduce these non-urgent trips to the emergency room. They al
