March 2026

New Guidance from the American Heart Association
The diet advice isn't new. Meanwhile, women are still more likely to have their heart attacks missed.
 • Dr. Céline Gounder
CDC’s Acting Chief Promises a Return to Stability in a Tumultuous Moment
Published by CBS News and KFF Health News on March 25, 2026
 • Dr. Céline Gounder
This Wasn’t a Fight About Vaccines
It was a fight over the system that decides what counts as science
 • Dr. Céline Gounder
The “AI vs AI” Era of Medical Claims, and What It Means for Patients
Hospitals and insurers are using artificial intelligence to speed up claims decisions, but patients may experience more delays, not fewer
 • Dr. Céline Gounder
The First Female Chief of Staff and an Early-Stage Cancer Diagnosis That Doesn’t Pause the Job
Susie Wiles’ decision to keep working reflects both medical progress and the quiet advantages of early detection.
 • Dr. Céline Gounder
Lost in Transmission: Changes in Organ Donor Status Can Fall Through Cracks in the System
Published by CBS News and KFF Health News on March 17, 2026
 • Dr. Céline Gounder
War, Oil Shocks, and Public Health: Could the Iran Conflict Trigger Another Lost Decade for Prevention?
How rising oil prices and recession risk could lead to another round of public health budget cuts — weakening the systems meant to prevent the next…
 • Dr. Céline Gounder
The $100 Heart Scan Many Cardiologists Say Could Prevent Heart Attacks
New heart guidelines encourage doctors to treat cholesterol earlier. But many cardiologists say the real breakthrough may be a simple scan that can…
 • Dr. Céline Gounder
43% of Americans Say They’ve Skipped Medicine Because of Cost
New polling shows the growing prescription drug affordability crisis and why TrumpRx may only help some patients.
 • Dr. Céline Gounder
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