The Vatican says surgery confirmed lung adenocarcinoma and removed Pope Leo XIV’s right lower lung lobe. His recovery and travel plans remain uncertain.
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AI Has A Darker Side In Healthcare, Expert Says
At a healthcare journalism summit, UC Berkeley researcher Mishal Khan warned that AI could erode skills, autonomy and working conditions in healthcare.
As Nursing Home Occupancy Growth Slows, Quality Emerges As An ‘Economic Flywheel’ Amid Managed Care Shift – CLA Report
CLA’s 2025 data shows slower nursing home occupancy gains and links higher quality ratings with stronger occupancy, staffing and operating margins.
What Causes Alzheimer’s? 4 Leading Theories, Explained
Scientists have not settled what starts Alzheimer’s. Four leading theories focus on amyloid, tau, inflammation and blood vessel health.
Early-onset Alzheimer’s Patients Accumulate Symptoms Years Before Diagnosis
A Finnish study found varied health problems and rising healthcare use in the years before early-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis, especially in the final five.
Everything You Should Know About Emergency Doctors But Were Too Afraid To Ask
An emergency physician’s account examines uncertainty, shift changes and variation in emergency department decisions—and what patients should know.
Bangkok For Beginners
A Sixty and Me traveler recounts a Bangkok visit, sharing practical tips on sights, neighborhoods, heat and local transport.
Friends Of BrainHealth Grants Advance Dementia Prevention And Brain Health Research
Seven 2026 Friends of BrainHealth awards support early research into dementia risk, brain resilience, detection and caregiver well-being.
HHS Launches $27.8M Initiative To Reduce Older Adult Falls
HHS named eight recipients for three years of fall-prevention funding, including two organizations that provide or support home-based care.
Nearly One-third Of New Nurse Practitioners Trained At For-profit Schools
A study of four states found 29% of newly licensed nurse practitioners in 2024 graduated from for-profit programs, up from 2.4% in 2010.
