Study suggests common pain medication could extend survival in brain cancer patients.
Glioblastoma, known as one of the most aggressive brain tumors, generally comes with a poor prognosis. However, new research indicates that certain pain relief medications might enhance survival rates for patients. A study conducted by researchers at Mass General Brigham revealed that an existing medication regimen—including gabapentin, both a painkiller and an anti-seizure drug—was correlated […]
RFK Jr. and a Democratic senator clash over cancer patient’s care: ‘You don’t care’
Heated Exchange at HHS Hearing Over Cancer Treatment Delays A contentious hearing took place on Capitol Hill this Wednesday, where Health and Human Services (HHS) Director Robert F. Kennedy Jr. found himself in a passionate debate with Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash). This confrontation was sparked by Murray’s claims that Kennedy and the Trump administration had […]
Contract talks between Bon Secours and UnitedHealthCare have hit a standstill, which could impact 30,000 patients.
Negotiations Between Bon Secours and UnitedHealthcare Set to End This Year Updated: 2:23pm EDT May 12, 2025 Bon Secours and UnitedHealthcare are currently in negotiations for a contract that is anticipated to expire this year. Bon Secours stated on Monday that discussions with UHC have been ongoing since January. However, despite several months of efforts, […]
Insurance firm refuses lung transplant that could save cancer patient’s life
A cancer patient, preparing for a potentially life-saving double lung transplant, faced a last-minute denial of insurance coverage. Deron Wells, 59, a married father of three, was set to move from a hospital in Los Angeles to a clinical trial for the transplant in Chicago. “That’s devastating for me,” he shared, mentioning his struggles with […]
Rice alternative high in protein is an ‘ideal crop,’ and ‘magic mushrooms’ help Parkinson’s patients.
Welcome to TotalNews Lifestyle Newsletter. Check out these top headlines. Top 3: “Ideal crop”: This heritage grain cultivated in the U.S. boasts double the protein of quinoa and quadruple that of rice. “Magical Mushroom”: Recent research suggests that certain psychedelic compounds in mushrooms may enhance mood and cognitive abilities in Parkinson’s patients. Rich rewards: A […]
Anthem Blue Cross patients can once again access Scripps Health.
Scripps Health and Anthem Blue Cross Resume Partnership After four months of uncertainty, Scripps Health and Anthem Blue Cross have announced that their relationship is back on track, affecting around 125,000 residents in San Diego County who had to rethink their healthcare coverage. Scripps reached out to patients, informing them that those with Anthem Blue […]
US Doctors Extract Spinal Tumor via Patient’s Eye Socket in Uncommon Procedure
In a remarkable medical achievement, surgeons in the US successfully excised spinal cord tumors via the eye socket of a 19-year-old patient. Cara Flores, an aspiring manicurist from Maryland, has battled blurred and double vision since 2023. What seemed like a typical eye issue turned out to be quite alarming. Scans unveiled a rare malignant […]
Details on 5.5 million patients affected by significant healthcare data breach
Healthcare seems to be a prime target for cyberattacks this year. Just in the past few months, we’ve witnessed significant data breaches in the sector. One recent incident involved Blue Shield of California, which leaked the personal information of 4.7 million individuals. On top of that, Yale New Haven Health, the largest healthcare system in […]
Exclusive | New FDNY order sending patients to closest hospital provokes backlash: ‘Stupid –
The new city fire department’s order aimed at reducing the increase in response times for the 911 has sparked a major backlash as it claims patients and hospitals are putting safety at risk rather than lifesavers. FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker imposed a rule on March 12 that required patients to be transported to the nearest […]
Blue Shield exposed 4.7 million patients’ health data to Google
Healthcare providers and insurance companies will undoubtedly collect the most sensitive information about you, including your ID, contact details, address, and medical records. But they often don’t make the same level of effort to protect that data. This is evident from the recent increase in healthcare data breaches. In most of these cases, bad actors […]