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.
Looking beyond jabs, sprays or tablets, scientists are thinking outside the box for delivering antiviral medication to prevent the spread of highly transmissible bugs. Their secret weapon? Chewing gum – but not any gum. This one is made from a rather fascinating bean.
In a breakthrough that could revolutionize neuroscience, researchers have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to create a highly accurate “digital twin” of the mouse brain. This advanced AI model can predict how neurons respond to entirely new visual stimuli—something no previous model has accomplished with such precision.
CBS News Philadelphia has been trying to speak with Crozer about what would happen to patient care and safety if these hospitals close, but they haven't responded. Three thousand workers are also in limbo. They're caught in an ugly back-and-forth fight to save a financially doomed health system.
Clearwater-based BayCare Health System, with some 33,000 employees, posted $6.27 billion in 2024 operating revenue. That’s up 13.99% from $5.5 billion the previous year. The growth stat was part of the 2024 Report to the Community released by the organization, which has 16 hospitals and hundreds of other locations throughout Tampa Bay and Central Florida regions.