August 12, 2026

Experimental Pulse Oximeter Accurate Regardless Of Skin Tone, Researchers Say

Pulse oximeters became widely known during the COVID-19 pandemic, as doctors used the finger clip devices to tell whether a respiratory infection was robbing patients of needed oxygen.

July 24, 2026

1 In 4 Americans Stuck In Jobs For Health Insurance, Survey Finds

Nearly 1 in 4 American workers say they’re stuck in a job they hate because they need health insurance, a new survey says.

July 6, 2026

A 40-Year-Old Law Requires ERs To Treat Everyone — Unless They Opt Out

For 40 years, U.S. emergency departments have been barred from turning away patients who cannot pay. 

July 6, 2026

Rural Americans More Likely To View Cancer As A Death Sentence, Poll Finds

People living in rural America are more likely to view cancer as a death sentence, a new survey reports.

June 25, 2026

Racial Gaps Narrow For U.S. Cancer Deaths, Report Finds

Racial disparities are narrowing among cancer patients, but people of color remain more likely to die from cancer, a new report says.