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Cross-species research shows that RNA splicing patterns, not just gene activity, track maximum lifespan in mammals, revealing a new axis of longevity control.

The Trump administration announced a 2.48% payment increase for Medicare Advantage plans for 2027, a much bigger boost than an earlier proposal that kept rates flat.

New structural insights reveal a clever new use of antibodies to treat and possibly prevent infections by on the of the world’s deadliest viruses.

Centene is bolstering its management team by creating two new senior executive positions as health insurers battle higher costs and new policies at the federal level.

Research reveals vaping is linked to serious health risks risks in teens. With 1.6 million kids vaping, here's what parents and policymakers should know, from a doctor

On top of the current financial burdens for those trying to pay healthcare bills, medical debt can lead to undertreatment in future across a spectrum of health needs.

Medicaid work requirements start going live this summer. What early states Nebraska and Montana reveal about who how many will lose coverage—and why.

The science of a perfect espresso. How AI can help treat heart disease. NASA’s on its way back to the Moon. All that and more in this week’s edition of The Prototype.

Despite a flurry of executive actions and rhetoric about their supposed impact, thus far most favored nation policies have had little effect on prices that consumers pay.

A doctor discusses the most common issues and questions Americans may have with the FDA's approval of the new oral obesity pill Foundayo

Medicare by Choice would make available Medicare-like health plans to everyone who wants such coverage. These would then compete against private plans.

Hiring isn’t a neutral process. Why access, networks and visibility shape who gets considered — and what that means for merit.

AI tools are plentiful and being used regularly for health questions. But in the era of potential misinformation, how do we conserve TRUST?