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Cheap surgery overseas may come with devastating complications, doctors warn

April 17, 2026

Cheap surgery overseas may come with devastating complications, doctors warn

Over three million people travel for cosmetic surgery yearly, but doctors warn the budget-friendly prices often come with extreme risks and complications.

Doctors in training learn cooking skills to help patients amid America's chronic disease crisis

April 17, 2026

Doctors in training learn cooking skills to help patients amid America's chronic disease crisis

Future doctors are learning to prepare healthy, flavorful meals and turn nutrition advice into patient guidance in new culinary medicine programs at medical schools.

Over a dozen state officials rally behind game-changing Trump admin rule cracking down on fraud: 'Essential'

April 15, 2026

Over a dozen state officials rally behind game-changing Trump admin rule cracking down on fraud: 'Essential'

Financial officers from 12 states rally behind a Trump administration rule targeting healthcare middlemen to lower costs and root out fraud and waste.

Where you live could shape your risk of cancer mortality, study suggests

April 15, 2026

Where you live could shape your risk of cancer mortality, study suggests

New research reveals a widening gap in cancer mortality improvement between high-income urban areas and low-income rural U.S. counties.

More patients demand ‘unvaccinated’ blood, doctors warn of growing health risks

April 13, 2026

More patients demand ‘unvaccinated’ blood, doctors warn of growing health risks

More patients are requesting unvaccinated blood for transfusions since COVID-19 vaccines were approved, but experts say it poses risks, not benefits.

PRISHA MOSLEY, JOSH PAYNE: Our legal appeal could reshape justice for victims of gender 'care' cases

April 13, 2026

PRISHA MOSLEY, JOSH PAYNE: Our legal appeal could reshape justice for victims of gender 'care' cases

Detransitioner Prisha Mosley alleges doctors pushed her into gender transition as a teen, and now a North Carolina appeals court will decide if her lawsuit can proceed.

Americans wait overnight for access to free healthcare as costs soar ‘out of reach’

April 11, 2026

Americans wait overnight for access to free healthcare as costs soar ‘out of reach’

Some Americans are sleeping in their cars for days to receive free healthcare from Remote Area Medical's volunteer pop-up clinics across the country. CEO Chris Hall shares details.

AI chatbots refilling psych meds sparks debate

April 10, 2026

AI chatbots refilling psych meds sparks debate

Utah is testing an AI system to renew certain psychiatric medications, drawing concern from experts about safety, oversight and reliance on patient self-reporting.

Florida woman who posed as nurse and treated more than 4,400 patients without a license avoids jail time

April 9, 2026

Florida woman who posed as nurse and treated more than 4,400 patients without a license avoids jail time

Florida woman Autumn Bardisa pleaded no contest after posing as a nurse and treating over 4,400 patients without a license, receiving probation.

Five arrested in alleged $267M hospice fraud scheme that exploited California's Medi-Cal system

April 9, 2026

Five arrested in alleged $267M hospice fraud scheme that exploited California's Medi-Cal system

Officials allege a $267 million hospice fraud scheme in California used stolen identities and shell companies to bill Medi-Cal for fake patient care.