The debate over whether eating eggs leads to high cholesterol and increases heart disease risk has been ongoing for decades. The now-outdated daily recommended limit was 300 milligrams, which fueled concerns. Now, however, according to current dietary guidelines, this daily intake is recommended to be kept “as low as possible” without compromising on nutritional needs. […]
By Grace Vitaglione Michael Roberts went to treatment for substance use disorder 26 times. The Asheville native, who is now the director of outreach at Addiction Professionals of North Carolina, said he’s alive today because he eventually found “the right help.” Though there are good treatment recovery programs in the state, he said, there are […]
Keynote speakers included Rich G. Kenny, who explored the future of Generative AI for nurse leaders, and Sen. Gale Adcock, who discussed health care policy and advocacy. Brian Floyd, ECU Health’s chief operating officer, reminded nurses of their mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina, highlighting the organization’s unique care for […]
The Department of Health and Human Services officials at a National Institutes of Health department meeting Friday said that they expected most of HHS’s approximately 5,200 probationary employees to be notified that their positions would be terminated, according to an audio recording obtained by the Associated Press. WHY IT MATTERS Nearly 1,300 probationary employees have […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration’s effort to slash the size of the federal workforce reached the Food and Drug Administration this weekend, as recently hired employees who review the safety of food ingredients, medical devices and other products were fired. Probationary employees across the FDA received notices Saturday evening that their jobs were being […]
When the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services asked, ‘What’s the digital capacity capabilities of a state public health system?’ they embarked on a data modernization and landscape assessment, said Anne Snowdon, HIMSS chief scientific research officer. “When we think of healthcare, we think, ‘What’s your diagnosis?’ We don’t think, front and center quite […]
News from NYU Langone Health Experts Warn Flu Season Hasn’t Peaked Yet, And Will Get Worse Before It Gets Better. (Fortune) Fortune (2/12) The US is experiencing its worst flu season in decades, with the CDC reporting 24 million illnesses, 310,000 hospitalizations, and 13,000 deaths, including 57 children; Mark J. Mulligan, MD, the Thomas S. […]
The Palliative Care Research Center hosts many activities throughout the year. Every other month, the Works in Progress Seminar provides a platform for faculty and fellows engaged in palliative care to share their ongoing research projects and obtain valuable feedback from their peers. This helps strengthen the academic community and infrastructure that palliative care post-doctoral […]
TNO introduces digital health innovations focused on personalized care, aiming to improve patient health and support sustainable healthcare through digital transformation. AI-Powered Medical Imaging Integration The healthcare landscape is witnessing a significant transformation with recent technological breakthroughs, as evidenced by the introduction of AI-powered medical imaging systems. At the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2025, […]
In a statement for the World Day of the Sick, the Chair of the Irish Bishops’ Conference Council for Healthcare remarks that upholding human dignity is essential in healthcare and warns against the increasing discussions around assisted suicide in Ireland By Lisa Zengarini As the Church marks the 33rd World Day of the Sick, on […]