Joshua Cohen

The Trump administration is closing a loophole that drugmakers could use to avoid negotiations when they add active ingredients to drugs. It's also codifying regulations.

The US men's soccer team's World Cup struggles aren't due to a lack of American athleticism, the article contends. While the US excels in many sports, soccer demands a distinct blend of technical skill, tactical intelligence, and mental toughness. The idea that top athletes from American football or basketball could simply transition to soccer and dominate is a misconception, as the sport prioritizes agility and creativity over sheer size or power. True soccer excellence emerges from years of dedicated, often unstructured play from childhood, like street football, fostering unique abilities in tight spaces. This cultural immersion and specific skill development, rather than general athletic prowess, are crucial for global success.

Obamacare faces renewed "death spiral" concerns as premiums are projected to jump 14% in 2027, following last year's 20% increase.

Graham's death sparks questions on cardiac arrest that is caused by an electrical malfunction in the heart that disrupts its pumping action. The heart then stops beating.

Instituting a cap on Medicare out-of-pocket expenses would likely help limit financial toxicity experienced by patients and their families due to high healthcare costs.

It’s possible that the decadeslong trend of rising temperatures globally is leading to the more frequent presence of diseases more typically found in tropical regions.

Hospitals are sounding the alarm over a growing number of uninsured and underinsured patients, impacting their finances and driving up medical debt. Despite federal mandates for emergency care, declining revenues and rising insurance premiums are systemic consequences. This surge follows the expiration of pandemic-era policies, including Medicaid redeterminations and lapsed ACA subsidies, which have left millions without affordable coverage. Projections indicate further increases in uninsured rates due to tightening eligibility and higher premiums, exacerbating the nation's healthcare affordability crisis. Many Americans face significant medical debt, with universal access remaining a distant goal amid political division.

The U.S. mortality rate reached a record low in 2025. But it lags behind peers due to persistent issues like chronic disease, gun violence and unequal healthcare access.

The debate between Medicare for All and Medicare by Choice advocates, both of whom seek better affordability, is shaping up to be an interesting one in the coming years.

Though FDA would normally follow a panel’s advice to move ahead with compounded peptides, it’s unclear how it will act, because FDA staff are opposed to easing access.