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January 27, 2026 / January 27, 2026 by Medic Helpline

Share on Pinterest Design by MNT; Photography by Halfpoint Images/Getty Images & Rob and Julia Campbell/Stocksy A mix of healthy lifestyle choices, such as getting enough physical activity, can help people live a longer, healthier life. However, the types of physical activity best for longevity remain underexplored. A new study says that regularly participating in

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January 27, 2026 / January 27, 2026 by Medic Helpline

Share on Pinterest The novel AI-ready database could help to accelerate cancer immunotherapy research. Image credit: Assembly/Getty Images The Cancer Research Institute (CRI) launches a first-of-its-kind AI-ready immunotherapy database designed to accelerate research and treatment development. The collaborative initiative aims to overcome long-standing problems in cancer research by standardizing and sharing data globally. The first

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January 27, 2026 / January 27, 2026 by Medic Helpline

Share on Pinterest Is acetaminophen linked to autism, ADHD risk? A new review denies it. Image credit: Revolu7ion93/Getty Images Acetaminophen (Tylenol), also referred to as paracetamol, is an over-the-counter medication that is widely used to treat pain and fevers worldwide. However, in September 2025, the United States Government warned of a link between acetaminophen use

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January 23, 2026 / January 27, 2026 by Medic Helpline

For small medical practices, MVP (MIPS Value Pathways) reporting can feel like navigating a maze. While the goal of MVPs is to simplify reporting under value-based care, the reality often feels overwhelming. Limited staff, tight budgets, and complex CMS requirements can make reporting appear almost impossible — yet it’s a crucial part of maintaining reimbursements

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January 21, 2026 / January 21, 2026 by Medic Helpline

Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Health plan affiliates of Kaiser Permanente have agreed to pay the U.S. $556 million to settle allegations they pressured doctors to inflate the sickness of Medicare Advantage enrollees to garner higher reimbursement from the government. It’s

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January 21, 2026 / January 21, 2026 by Medic Helpline

Share on Pinterest What guidance can HCPs give in response to recent vaccine guideline changes? Image credit: Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto via Getty Images Recent changes to routine vaccine recommendations have created confusion and uncertainty regarding public health guidance. These changes may limit or restrict access to certain vaccines due to a lack of availability or insurance

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January 21, 2026 / January 21, 2026 by Medic Helpline

Share on Pinterest Scientists have discovered how exercise help presevent muscle loss due to aging. Rob and Julia Campbell/Stocksy As we age, our strength and mobility decrease, largely due to muscle loss. Exercise, particularly resistance training, is widely recommended to help maintain muscle mass during aging. Now, a study has discovered how exercise acts at

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January 20, 2026 / January 21, 2026 by Medic Helpline

Ensuring HIPAA compliance is one of the biggest responsibilities for any medical billing operation. Billing teams handle large amounts of Protected Health Information (PHI), financial data, claim details, and communication with payers — making them a prime target for cyber threats. Yet many practices still fail to conduct proper security risk analysis, even though it’s

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January 19, 2026 / January 19, 2026 by Medic Helpline

Share on Pinterest To boost longevity, try cutting sitting time down by half an hour, a new study suggests. Image credit: EschCollection/Getty Images To live long and healthy, there are several lifestyle changes people can make to potentially extend their life, such as moving more. A new study found that moving just an extra 5

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January 19, 2026 / January 19, 2026 by Medic Helpline

Share on Pinterest The novel AI platform could help to match cancer patients with potential clinical trials. Image credit: UCG/Getty Images About 1 in every 5 people around the world will develop cancer during their lifetime. While there are thousands of cancer-related clinical trials taking place every year, only about 7% of people with cancer

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January 19, 2026 / January 19, 2026 by Medic Helpline

Share on Pinterest A new study investigates the link between menopause timing and type 2 diabetes risk. Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images Researchers from Spain recently conducted a study to determine whether the timing of menopause can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The researchers did not find a link between menopause timing and diabetes.

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January 17, 2026 / January 17, 2026 by Medic Helpline

Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. National healthcare spending reached $5.3 trillion in 2024 as Americans continued to ravenously consume healthcare coming out of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report from CMS actuaries. Growth in healthcare spending continued to outpace that of

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January 17, 2026 / January 17, 2026 by Medic Helpline

The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday released two final guidance documents that would loosen regulations for certain types of wellness and software products.  FDA Commissioner Marty Makary announced the changes at the Consumer Electronics Showcase. Makary, in a video posted on X , said the changes would “promote more innovation with AI in medical

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January 17, 2026 / January 17, 2026 by Medic Helpline

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Sometimes, the line between medical and wellness products can blur. Regulators’ pushback on a blood pressure feature that Whoop incorporated into its wellness wristband illustrates the challenges wearables developers face as they add increasingly sophisticated features. Whoop received a warning letter from the

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January 17, 2026 / January 17, 2026 by Medic Helpline

Share on Pinterest HRT for menopause does not increase or decrease dementia risk, a study has found. Image credit: Peter Dazeley/Getty Images There are several possible reasons as to why women are more likely to develop dementia, including a decrease of estrogen which may lead to brain issues. Some women take hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

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January 17, 2026 / January 17, 2026 by Medic Helpline

Share on Pinterest How will ChatGPT Health impact medical guidance and discussions with healthcare professionals? Image credit: Heng Yu/Stocksy Open AI recently introduced ChatGPT Health, a new feature within ChatGPT designed to support health and wellness questions. The launch is in response to the AI chatbot reportedly receiving millions of health-related questions each day, highlighting

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January 17, 2026 / January 17, 2026 by Medic Helpline

Share on Pinterest A new tool could identify prostate cancer risk earlier and help guide early treatment options. Image credit: Tom Werner/Getty Images Researchers have developed a simple new tool that can identify the risk level of metastatic prostate cancer patients earlier. At the time of diagnosis, the test can predict how well the patient

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January 16, 2026 / January 16, 2026 by Medic Helpline

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The Trump administration has rescinded layoffs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention agency that works to prevent illness and injury in U.S. workplaces, reinstating hundreds of employees. Workers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety

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January 16, 2026 / January 16, 2026 by Medic Helpline

On June 24, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending the constitutional right to abortion and jeopardizing abortion access in more than 20 states. Hours after the ruling, state governments and legislatures began implementing abortion trigger bans to outlaw the procedure while pro-abortion rights clinics and activists started suing state governments to block the

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January 16, 2026 / January 16, 2026 by Medic Helpline

Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Lawmakers are worried about the embattled rollout of the Oracle electronic health record at the Department of Veterans Affairs as the date to resume deployments at new facilities draws closer.  Thirteen medical centers are scheduled to go

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