Mehdi Hasan questions El-Sayed about doctor claim lacking a medical license

Mehdi Hasan questions El-Sayed about doctor claim lacking a medical license

Left-leaning host Mehdi Hasan recently challenged Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed over his decision to refer to himself as a “doctor” even though he lacks a valid medical license. This exchange occurred during an eager Democratic primary interview. Hasan pointed out that El-Sayed has faced criticism from opponents for his self-identification as a doctor without […]

External review of UnitedHealth senior home visits shows that most diagnoses are backed by medical information.

External review of UnitedHealth senior home visits shows that most diagnoses are backed by medical information.

Audit of UnitedHealth’s Medicare House Calls Shows Little Evidence of Fraud A recent audit examining UnitedHealth’s home visits for Medicare seniors has revealed minimal support for allegations that the House Calls program leads to unnecessary patient diagnoses, consequently inflating reimbursements from the federal government. UnitedHealth asserts that these findings justify the continued existence of the […]

American State Fair ends due to medical emergencies caused by extreme heat

American State Fair ends due to medical emergencies caused by extreme heat

Great American State Fair Postponed Amid Heat Concerns The Great American State Fair was rescheduled to Saturday after several attendees experienced medical emergencies the previous day, prompting a mass evacuation during the celebrations marking America’s 250th anniversary. A medical incident on Friday coincided with large crowds gathering in the capital for Independence Day festivities. Though […]

How ‘no-interest’ medical credit cards are costing Americans billions

How ‘no-interest’ medical credit cards are costing Americans billions

Connor Keenan was enjoying a hamburger at McDonald’s when he suddenly cracked one of his back teeth. At just over 20, he realized he hadn’t seen a dentist in ages, largely because his family lacked dental insurance. Feeling frustrated, he searched for a nearby dentist in Chicago that had late hours. He only had one […]

Midjourney Medical introduces a water-based full-body ultrasound scanner

Midjourney Medical introduces a water-based full-body ultrasound scanner

Increasing Interest in Full-Body MRI Scans The trend of full-body MRI scans is gaining traction, with discussions highlighting their potential for early disease detection. Dr. Dan Dolan emphasizes the importance of these scans in identifying health issues before any symptoms emerge. However, Fox News’ medical analyst Dr. Mark Siegel expresses concerns over their high costs, […]

Ten individuals in Southern California accused of a $270 million Medi-Cal fraud operation

Ten individuals in Southern California accused of a $270 million Medi-Cal fraud operation

Beware of Scammers! The Department of Justice recently announced a significant health care fraud operation, marking the largest bust in U.S. history. A total of 455 defendants across 45 states were indicted, accused of stealing around $6.5 billion from Medicare and Medicaid through various fraudulent claims, including wound care programs. It’s alarming to think that […]

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: America needs to succeed in the competition for medical advancements

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: America needs to succeed in the competition for medical advancements

The United States needs to maintain its leadership in clinical research and medical innovation. Recent studies indicate we are actually losing our edge. For instance, China has taken the lead in early-stage clinical trials, and as of 2025, companies from China were involved in nearly half of the global pharmaceutical licensing activities. This should raise […]

Girls as Young as 11 in UK Medical Trial to Receive Puberty Blockers

Girls as Young as 11 in UK Medical Trial to Receive Puberty Blockers

UK Medical Trial of Puberty Blockers to Include Young Children Girls as young as 11 are poised to participate in a medical trial for puberty blockers in the UK, even though the government had banned these drugs for minors in 2024. On Friday, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) announced that the Pathways […]