How we are pioneering artificial intelligence applications in public health 

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to address health security challenges. Here are 3 examples of projects that demonstrate how we’re using cutting-edge AI technology to protect and improve public health.  Using AI to understand patient experiences Understanding patients’ lived experiences is crucial for improving healthcare services. … Read more

What to Know About Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump’s Pick to Lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

On March 14, Dr. Mehmet Oz will answer questions from members of the Senate Finance Committee in his confirmation hearing to lead the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Oz is an unusual combination of a high-achieving doctor—he has an Ivy-League pedigree and was a heart surgeon at Columbia University for decades—and a … Read more

FDA Recalls Some Acne Treatments Due to Benzene Levels

WASHINGTON — U.S. health officials are asking retailers to pull a small number of acne creams from their store shelves after government testing found they contain slightly elevated levels of a chemical associated with cancer. The Food and Drug Administration said several lots of six products containing benzoyl peroxide are being recalled, including Walgreens Acne … Read more