Neuroscientist Daniel Toker is investigating how to bring patients back from disorders of consciousness, such as coma and the vegetative state. By studying brain organoids and mapping the breakdown of electrical complexity in the brain, he hopes to uncover new ways — like targeted stimulation or drug therapies — to restore consciousness. While consciousness remains an ill-defined concept, Toker notes that unconsciousness is easier to measure and study.
The Trump administration is changing how the federal government rewards doctors and hospitals: Fighting racism and improving care for LGBTQ+ is out. Nutrition and well being are in.
Rockledge Hospital will shut its doors for good today after years of neglect. The hospital has been around for decades. Steward Health Care previously owned it. Orlando Health acquired Rockledge Hospital in October 2024. A spokesperson for the hospital said that before taking over, the health care system was aware that years of neglect had left the facility in poor condition.
America's two largest retailers want to deliver prescriptions to your doorstep in as little as a few hours. Amazon and Walmart are undergoing national expansions in same-day prescription deliveries. They're joining a trend that has gained momentum since the COVID-19 pandemic, with drugstore chains and companies like Instacart and DoorDash rushing to deliver prescriptions as soon as possible. Fast prescription delivery options are growing as traditional drugstores close and more people use telemedicine or subscription-based care that encourages regular deliveries.
David Walt, a Harvard University medial professor, argued the Trump administration's cut to the university's funding is going to "cost lives." Walt, a laureate professor working on early diagnosis of ALS, joined CNN Wednesday as the legal battle between Harvard and the Trump administration continues and more than $2.2 billion in funding was cut from the school.