Tag Archives: Health

2026 U.S. health insurance forecast: higher prices and less coverage

August 25, 2025 2026 U.S. health insurance forecast: higher prices and less coverage BY Associated Press Pricey prescriptions and nagging medical costs are swamping some insurers and employers now. Patients may start paying for it next year. Health insurance will grow more expensive in many corners of the market in 2026, and coverage may shrink. That … Continue reading 2026 U.S. health insurance forecast: higher prices and less coverage

When AI summarizes health data, small errors become big risks

A credible health stat didn’t hold up. This real-world example reveals how AI search can mislead and how healthcare brands can respond. Alicia Arnold on July 17, 2025       Zero-click search is becoming the norm — AI delivers instant answers, and users rarely look beyond them. However, when the topic is health, overlooking original sources … Continue reading When AI summarizes health data, small errors become big risks

‘We get banned’ all the time: Why Megababe and Evvy still face pushback on women’s health products

June 13, 2025 ‘We get banned’ all the time: Why Megababe and Evvy still face pushback on women’s health products BY Anna-Louise Jackson Megababe and Evvy make personal care and health-related products that, at some point, will be needed by at least half the population. But these companies have had to overcome one hurdle after another … Continue reading ‘We get banned’ all the time: Why Megababe and Evvy still face pushback on women’s health products

Why mental health support matters for all workers

June 03, 2025 Why mental health support matters for all workers BY David Ko The old adage “the only thing constant is change” seems to ring true in workplaces today. Workplaces are rife with challenges, from navigating economic uncertainty to rapidly adapting to technological change. Workplace mental health support plays a pivotal role in helping employees … Continue reading Why mental health support matters for all workers

How to handle these unpopular tactics used by health insurers

Health insurers’ tactics can adversely affect patients’ health and their trust in the healthcare system, which leaves patients in unthinkably difficult circumstances. BY The Conversation The U.S. has made great progress in getting more people insured since the Affordable Care Act took effect in 2014. The share of uninsured Americans ages 18 to 64 fell from … Continue reading How to handle these unpopular tactics used by health insurers

New research links popular asthma drug Singulair to serious mental health issues

November 22, 2024 New research links popular asthma drug Singulair to serious mental health issues Generic versions are still prescribed to millions annually. BY Reuters U.S. government researchers have found that a widely prescribed asthma drug originally sold by Merck & Co may be linked to serious mental health problems for some patients, according to a … Continue reading New research links popular asthma drug Singulair to serious mental health issues

The Surgeon General’s warning on parents’ mental health fails to mention one major stressor

August 28, 2024 The surgeon general’s warning on parents’ mental health fails to mention one major stressor Two-thirds of two-parent families have both parents working jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Managing that balance is no small task. BY Sarah Bregel Vivek Murthy, the U.S. surgeon general, just issued a major warning about the … Continue reading The Surgeon General’s warning on parents’ mental health fails to mention one major stressor