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Explore how health equity and policy shape outcomes, revealing disparities in kidney disease, atopic dermatitis, and cancer care for vulnerable populations.

Unaddressed adverse effects, such as fatigue, significantly reduce patient confidence in care plans and negatively impact quality of life for individuals with lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), according to Lorna Warwick, CEO of Lymphoma Coalition.

Adding polatuzumab vedotin to rituximab, gemcitabine, and oxaliplatin (R-GemOx) significantly improved overall survival in transplant-ineligible patients with relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (R/R DLBCL), according to Matthew Matasar, MD, of Rutgers Cancer institute.

Patients with relapsed/refractory (R/R) multiple myeloma and lower socioeconomic status reported significantly worse quality of life and a higher burden of symptoms, according to Francesco Sparano, MSc, of the GIMEMA Foundation.

While the tax exclusion for employer-sponsored health care was not included in the House-passed reconciliation bill, it remains a revenue target for Congress, risking inclusion in the Senate's version.

Outcomes were evaluated among children born between April 1980 and June 2019 by using data from 12 observational birth cohorts from the Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes Children’s Respiratory and Environmental Workgroup.

An artificial intelligence (AI)-driven machine learning model was refined and validated internationally to accurately classify acute leukemia subtypes from routine laboratory data, according to Merlin Engelke, MS, offering a potential tool for improving diagnosis worldwide.

Race-free kidney function equations may underestimate risks for Black adults according to a new analysis.

Adolescents face significant barriers to obesity medication access, despite a surge in prescriptions. Discover the disparities and potential solutions in obesity care.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr has disbanded the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, aiming to restore trust in vaccines amid concerns over politicization and integrity.

Trump's sweeping health care overhaul faces scrutiny, risking coverage for millions while igniting bipartisan tensions over fiscal and social impacts.

Research reveals low awareness and usage of the 988 crisis lifeline, highlighting disparities in support for LGBTQ+ individuals and regional funding challenges.

While citing overwhelming barriers patients in rural areas face when accessing care, providers noted the potential of telehealth to improve access in a survey.

The Congressional Budget Office estimates the package would add $2.4 trillion to the national deficit over a decade and leave 10.9 million more Americans without health insurance.

In the US, individuals die during pregnancy and the postpartum period at a greater and increasing rate than in any other high-income country.

African American and Latino older adults with Alzheimer disease and related dementias and their families are likely to face disproportionately high burdens, primarily associated with unpaid caregiving, suggesting the need for policies that may reduce economic burdens for all US residents.

Brian Slomovitz, MD, of Mount Sinai Medical Center, compares relacorilant plus nab-paclitaxel with existing treatments for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer and highlights the ROSELLA trial’s global scope.

Global type 1 diabetes cases are on the rise, especially in low-income countries, highlighting an urgent need for targeted health care strategies and epidemiological studies.

The proposed 2026 HHS budget slashes National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding by 40%, alarming health experts and threatening vital research and public health initiatives.

Adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) face significant survival disparities and unmet needs for effective third-line treatments, highlighting urgent care gaps.

A quick roundup episode of major health policy developments, from shifting COVID-19 vaccine guidance and scientific publishing controversies to rising cancer care costs and the impact of oncology biosimilars.

"Political directives should not prevent individuals from seeking safe and effective care that they desire and deserve," authors from the American College of Physicians (ACP) write.

US workers facing high economic hardship, especially those in lower-wage occupations, were significantly more likely to report fair or poor health, underscoring persistent disparities in worker well-being.

Racial and ethnic disparities in health access persist, highlighting the urgent need for targeted interventions to achieve health equity across various conditions.

Margrit Wiesendanger, MD, PhD, highlights how social determinants of health and equitable treatment access are critical to improving lupus outcomes, particularly in minority populations.

CK Wang, MD, explains that Black women face higher rates of late-stage breast and ovarian cancer diagnoses, demonstrating the need for better screening guidelines and more representative data.

A recent study reveals that many patients start dialysis at low-quality facilities due to convenience, highlighting significant racial disparities in care access.

Decisions made during the first few months of the Trump administration do not inspire confidence in Ali Khawar for further protections for parity in coverage of mental health.

Women, older adults, and low-income countries are impacted most; researchers call for urgent public health interventions.

Lindsey Leininger, PhD, and Allister Chang, MPA, highlight the potential of laundromats as accessible, community-based settings to support Medicaid outreach, foster trust, and connect families with essential health and social services.