Trump Signs Order Aimed At Boosting Women’s Health Research

Trump signed an order creating an NIH Women’s Health Division and White House task force, while rescinding a Biden-era women’s health initiative.

15 Best Therapy Light Boxes for Seasonal Depression in 2027

Compare 15 therapy light boxes for seasonal depression, from adjustable full-size lamps to compact portable picks, and find the right fit.

‘Taking A Bet’: Inside Home-Based Care Franchising

Home care companies are expanding through franchising, but new locations require licensing, owner training and sustained operational support.

A House Designed For Living

A Sixty and Me essay recalls practical features in older homes, from shaded porches to vestibules, and asks what makes a house comfortable to live in.

Aging Alone After 60: Who Will Be There When You Need Help?

A Sixty and Me report highlights how older women living alone can plan for emergencies, changing support networks and help at home.

Meet The Researchers Leaving The U.S. Due To Trump’s Funding Cuts

Scientists interviewed by MedPage Today describe moving abroad as grant delays and concerns about research funding reshape career plans.

Adult ADHD; Encouraging Advance Care Planning; Hospital Closures In The U.S.

A Texas Tech health podcast reviews adult ADHD, hospital closure patterns and ways to encourage advance care planning for older adults.

Identity, Status, and Work: A New Book on Life Alongside AI

A new ebook by Thorsten Meyer asks what happens to work, wealth, and human purpose when intelligence is no longer scarce, from AI agents and machine-made math to ownership and the meaning of work.

Your Age May Not Tell The Whole Story About Your Health, But Your Blood Could

A study of 18,476 people links blood metabolite-based aging measures with chronic disease and mortality risk, but does not prove cause and effect.

‘Tech Is Not Good Or Bad, But Neither Is It Neutral’: What We Heard This Week

MedPage Today’s October 18 roundup collected expert comments on healthcare AI, a new flu shot, pregnancy research and other medical findings.