WHO Director-General visits Jordan to recognize strong collaboration on health system delivery, emergency relief and advancing mental health

WHO Director-General visits Jordan to recognize strong collaboration on health system delivery, emergency relief and advancing mental health

• The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, today concluded the first day of his two-day State visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan,

Germany's Digital Health Revolution: Building a Smarter, More Connected Future for Care

Germany's Digital Health Revolution: Building a Smarter, More Connected Future for Care

• Cisco Blogs/High Tech Policy/Germany’s Digital Health Revolution: Building a Smarter, More Connected Future for Care Germany’s Digital Health Revolution: Building a Smarter, More

Top-Rated Health Insurance Plans for Companies With Remote Employees

• [Sponsored] Remote work reshapes how companies recruit, retain and support talent, and benefits have to keep up • The post Top-Rated Health Insurance Plans for Companies With Rem

Valo Health CEO: We Don't Want Investors To Drive the Science

• Brian Alexander feels the current system of drug development is shaped by biotech investor expectations • Valo Health is eschewing that path • The post Valo Health CEO: We Don’t

Cardiac health assessment across scenarios and devices using a multimodal foundation model pretrained on data from 1.7 million individuals

Cardiac health assessment across scenarios and devices using a multimodal foundation model pretrained on data from 1.7 million individuals

• Abstract Cardiovascular diseases remain a major contributor to the global burden of healthcare, highlighting the importance of accurate and scalable methods for cardiac monitorin

Research & Labs · February 25, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 270 words

4 Health Tech Trends Startups Can't Ignore, Per an Oak HC/FT Partner

• During a recent interview at the ViVE conference in Los Angeles, Oak HC/FT Partner Vig Chandramouli shared four key trends shaping the health tech startup market, from underinves

PeerCoPilot Uses AI To Support Community Mental Health Care

PeerCoPilot Uses AI To Support Community Mental Health Care

• Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science The Breakdown PeerCoPilot is a chatbot built to support peer-led mental health services. • The tool uses vetted service data

Research & Labs · February 24, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 1 min · 213 words
Hidden iPhone Feature That Improves Sleep Quality

Hidden iPhone Feature That Improves Sleep Quality

• iPhone’s Sleep Focus mode tracks sleep patterns without extra wearables. • The feature syncs data to Health app for personalized insights. • Users report better rest after enabli

Consumer Tech · February 24, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 164 words
The surprising vaccine side effects that can improve long-term health

The surprising vaccine side effects that can improve long-term health

• A woman receiving the measles vaccine in MexicoJULIO CESAR AGUILAR/AFP via Getty Images A woman receiving the measles vaccine in Mexico JULIO CESAR AGUILAR/AFP via Getty Images I

Science · February 24, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 348 words
Android mental health apps with 14.7M installs filled with security flaws

Android mental health apps with 14.7M installs filled with security flaws

• Several mental health mobile apps with millions of downloads on Google Play contain security vulnerabilities that could expose users’ sensitive medical information. • In one of t

Cybersecurity · February 23, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 337 words

Care.com and Headspace Launch Mental Health Partnership for Caregivers

• Headspace and Care.com partnered to provide caregivers with brief mindfulness content and free subscriptions to support their mental health. • The post Care.com and Headspace Lau

Designing Scalable Measurement-Based Care Systems for Expanding Health Care Organizations

• [Sponsored] Measurement-based care (MBC) has shifted from a best practice to a baseline expectation in behavioral health and integrated settings. • The post Designing Scalable Me

Attacks on Ukraine's health care increased by 20% in 2025

Attacks on Ukraine's health care increased by 20% in 2025

• As Ukraine enters the fifth year of full-scale war, its people have endured the highest number of attacks on their health care in 2025 - increasing by nearly 20% compared to 2024

New evidence shows indoor plants can quietly reshape the health and quality of our homes and workplaces

• Houseplants and more advanced plant systems, such as indoor living walls and hydroponic towers, have the potential to raise indoor humidity, boost thermal comfort and help create

Science · February 23, 2026 (updated February 23, 2026) · 1 min · 148 words

New evidence shows indoor plants can quietly reshape the health and quality of our homes and workplaces

• Houseplants and more advanced plant systems, such as indoor living walls and hydroponic towers, have the potential to raise indoor humidity, boost thermal comfort and help create

Science · February 23, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 148 words
Evaluating Text-based Conversational Agents for Mental Health: A Systematic Review of Metrics, Methods and Usage Contexts

Evaluating Text-based Conversational Agents for Mental Health: A Systematic Review of Metrics, Methods and Usage Contexts

• Computer Science > Human-Computer Interaction [Submitted on 8 Jan 2026] Title:Evaluating Text-based Conversational Agents for Mental Health: A Systematic Review of Metrics, Metho

Research & Labs · February 23, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 236 words

The Rural Care Crisis Is an Economic Issue, Not Just a Public Health One

• As hundreds of rural hospitals face the risk of closure, healthcare leaders warn that the fallout extends far beyond patient outcomes. • During a panel at ViVE in Los Angeles, he

This Is the Only Smart Ring You Should Own to Keep Track of Your Health

This Is the Only Smart Ring You Should Own to Keep Track of Your Health

• If you’re trying to improve your health habits this year, a smart ring could be a good way to do this. • As CNET’s resident fitness expert, I’ve spent years testing fitness track

Consumer Tech · February 21, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 277 words

Aging hens may lay fewer eggs as gut health declines, study finds

• In an era of rising grocery costs, eggs remain one of the most accessible and complete protein sources for families. • New research from the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa’s Coll

Science · February 20, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 154 words

Rainfall Health Raises $15M to Help Hospitals Navigate New CMS Model

• Rainfall Health’s Series A round was led by Two Bear Capital. • In total, the startup has raised $18 million. • The post Rainfall Health Raises $15M to Help Hospitals Navigate Ne

2 Health Care Organizations Will Receive 2025 Baldrige National Quality Awards

2 Health Care Organizations Will Receive 2025 Baldrige National Quality Awards

• Official websites use .govA.govwebsite belongs to an official government organization in the United States. • Secure .gov websites use HTTPSAlock(LockA locked padlock) orhttps://

Solera Health Launches Behavioral Health Network with Calm and Lyra

• Solera Health has launched a behavioral health network that connects members to partners Calm Health and Lyra Health for digital mental health, coaching and therapy services. • T

The Human Exposome Project will map how environmental factors shape health

• It makes the Human Genome Project look easy

New research proposes public health shift: Change agricultural production to make staple foods healthier

• A new Perspective article from an SDSU researcher advocates improving wheat and other staple foods through agricultural techniques, making the food people love to eat healthier.

Science · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 183 words
WHO validates elimination of trachoma as a public health problem in Libya

WHO validates elimination of trachoma as a public health problem in Libya

• The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced that Libya has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, a landmark victory for public health in WHO’s Eastern Mediterra

Indigenous plant could have handy health benefits

• The drought-tolerant shrub affectionately known as Old Man Saltbush is mostly used as stock fodder, but can also be added to salads or cooking and has been used as bush tucker by

Science · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 120 words
How do autistic people age - and what does it mean for their health?

How do autistic people age - and what does it mean for their health?

• Email Bluesky Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Whatsapp X Illustration: Hayley Wall Sondra Williams is no stranger to medical diagnoses and treatments. • As a teenager and young adult, s

Science · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 241 words

Daffodil Health Secures $16.3M for Health Plan Administration Platform

• Daffodil’s Series A round was led by Flare Capital Partners, with participation from LRVHealth and Maverick Ventures. • The post Daffodil Health Secures $16.3M for Health Plan Ad

Oura Ring vs. Apple Watch: Here's which health tracker is right for you

Oura Ring vs. Apple Watch: Here's which health tracker is right for you

• ‘ZDNET Recommends’: What exactly does it mean? • ZDNET’s recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. • We gather data from the best ava

The Future of Pharmacy is Now - Health Systems Must Act to Drive Innovation, Access and Sustainability

• By embracing innovation, optimizing operations and advocating for change, pharmacy leaders can ensure their organizations are not only prepared for the future but are actively sh

Nearly 200,000 people reveal the real key to heart health

Nearly 200,000 people reveal the real key to heart health

• Nearly 200,000 people reveal the real key to heart health When it comes to heart health, food quality matters more than cutting carbs or fat. • A new study published inJACC, the

Science · February 17, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 150 words

NYU Langone Health: We're Close to Clinical AI with No Human in the Loop

• Health informatics leaders at NYU Langone Health think fully autonomous clinical AI is coming in the next five years or so, with algorithms soon able to manage routine tasks like

When Health Dollars Move to Individuals, Infrastructure Will Decide Who Wins

• Shifting healthcare dollars into individual-controlled accounts would mark an inflection point. • But even without full policy execution, consumer wallet economics are expanding.

Stop eating 3 hours before bed to improve heart health

Stop eating 3 hours before bed to improve heart health

• Stop eating 3 hours before bed to improve heart health Closing the kitchen earlier may help your heart reset overnight. • Researchers at Northwestern Medicine explored whether ti

Science · February 15, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 207 words
Oral bacteria may signal metabolic health and even contribute to obesity

Oral bacteria may signal metabolic health and even contribute to obesity

• Oral bacteria may signal metabolic health and even contribute to obesity Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Flipboard Email It turns out your mouth may know more about your metabol

A Guide to the Best Disaster Recovery Solutions for Health Care Organizations

A Guide to the Best Disaster Recovery Solutions for Health Care Organizations

• Medical facilities face unique risks, from cyberattacks to natural disasters, that can disrupt patient care and compromise sensitive data. • Selecting the right disaster recovery

From Claims Payer to Care Partner: What AI Really Changes in Health Insurance, and What It Doesn't

From Claims Payer to Care Partner: What AI Really Changes in Health Insurance, and What It Doesn't

• Health insurance has long been typecast as the industry that says ’no,’ mails confusing letters, and cleans up the administrative mess after care happens. • Even inside payer org

Fitbit's personal health coach is expanding to more people in public preview.

Fitbit's personal health coach is expanding to more people in public preview.

• Fitbit’spersonal health coach experienceis expanding to more people around the world. • Starting today and over the next few weeks, the personal health coach (which is already av

Big Tech · February 10, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 233 words
CERN launches KENORA: a new era in occupational health management

CERN launches KENORA: a new era in occupational health management

• Voir en CERN launches KENORA: a new era in occupational health management 12 February, 2026 | ByMedical Service On 12 January 2026, CERN’s Medical Service implemented KENORA, a n

Physics & Astronomy · February 10, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 274 words
Your BMI can't tell you much about your health - here's what can

Your BMI can't tell you much about your health - here's what can

• I was so excited for my first job after university that even the physical assessment - required for my work as a field geologist - came with a certain thrill. • That was until th

Science · February 9, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 248 words

Navigating health questions with ChatGPT

• A family shares how ChatGPT helped them prepare for critical cancer treatment decisions for their son alongside expert guidance from his doctors.

A New Way To Track Skin Health

A New Way To Track Skin Health

• A New Way to Track Skin Health CMU researchers develop software that turns subtle skin changes into trackable data The Breakdown: New RI software works with a handheld imaging to

Research & Labs · January 28, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 268 words
We're announcing the 12 recipients of our AI for Science fund

We're announcing the 12 recipients of our AI for Science fund

• Google.org launches $20M AI for Science fund to empower researchers tackling complex global challenges. • Fund supports 12 organizations across health, agriculture, biodiversity,

Quantum Computing · January 26, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 172 words

How to get power naps right

• Optimal nap length: 10-20 minutes boosts alertness without sleep inertia. • Timing matters: early afternoon (1-3 pm) aligns with circadian dip for maximum benefit. • Workplace po

The most useful indicator of your overall health

• ‘Heart-rate variability’ has been decades in the making

Sudan: 1000 days of war deepen the world's worst health and humanitarian crisis

Sudan: 1000 days of war deepen the world's worst health and humanitarian crisis

• Today, the conflict in Sudan reaches its 1000th day, with over 20 million people requiring health assistance and 21 million desperately needing food. • Nearly three years of cont

Securing Smart Speakers for Home Health Care: NIST Offers New Guidelines

Securing Smart Speakers for Home Health Care: NIST Offers New Guidelines

• Official websites use .govA.govwebsite belongs to an official government organization in the United States. • Secure .gov websites use HTTPSAlock(LockA locked padlock) orhttps://

Can an App Replace a Personal Trainer? I Tested Nearly a Dozen to Find Out

• Apps offer flexible scheduling, letting users work out anytime, anywhere, boosting consistency. • Many apps provide varied routines, keeping workouts fresh and preventing boredom