January 07, 2025

Air Pollution’s Role in Autoimmune Risks, Genetic Causal Links

Research examines genetic links between air pollution and autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus.

Conexiant

January 02, 2025

Each Cigarette Burns 20 Minutes of Life, Study

A 60-year-old smoker will typically have the health profile of a 70-year-old non-smoker.

Conexiant

November 13, 2024

Is COPD Set to Affect 600M Globally?

GOLD 2025 highlights new pathways and advanced COPD therapies like ensifentrine and dupilumab to reduce exacerbations and address emerging COPD phenotypes.

Conexiant

July 26, 2024

Healing and Owing: U.S. Health Workers' $150 Billion Debt Dilemma

A new study exposes the alarming levels of medical and educational debt burdening U.S. health care workers, with debt disproportionately affecting women, Black workers, and those in lower-paying fields.

Conexiant

July 26, 2024

EHR Use Disparities: Female vs. Male Surgeons

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open reveals gender differences in electronic health record (EHR) usage among surgeons, with female surgeons writing significantly longer progress notes than their male counterparts.

Conexiant

August 19, 2024

Treprostinil Approval Stalled by FDA

Liquidia’s treprostinil inhaler received tentative approval but faced exclusivity hurdles.

Reuters

June 04, 2024

Urged on by LGBTQ+ Activists, California Cities Weigh Stricter Smoking Rules

Local officials in the San Francisco Bay Area and advocates are pushing for more restrictions on tobacco sales and smoking, especially to protect the LGBTQ+ community.

KFF Health News

June 25, 2024

Cannabis, Tobacco Use Linked to Severe COVID-19 Outcomes

Cannabis and tobacco use are linked to a higher risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes.

Conexiant

June 05, 2024

Noncompete Ban May Not Help Nonprofit Workers

Health care professionals welcome the FTC's new rule banning noncompete agreements but are concerned it may not protect those in nonprofit health care settings, potentially impacting most of the nation's medical professionals.

KFF Health News