Health Equity

Vivian Health's new AI promises to find nurses 12x faster. But as technology races to fill empty hospital shifts, is it a cure or just a high-tech band-aid?

A new Philips report quantifies AI's benefits in healthcare, from saving time to catching errors. But the path to adoption is fraught with challenges.

As a deadly Ebola strain spreads without a vaccine, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong's foundation injects $10M and shifts its strategy to direct African aid.

New research from Baycrest unmasks paratonia, an involuntary condition often mistaken as defiance, signaling a seismic shift in dementia care and treatment.

As the world's biggest sporting event expands across North America, a new digital guide aims to be a crucial safety net. Is this the new playbook for mega-events?

With healthcare drowning in a $1 trillion administrative burden, CAQH's rebrand to DataSpring is more than a name change—it's a high-stakes bet.

Digital health firm Osara Health is targeting the 'Cancer Care Cliff,' backing its new survivorship program with a validated 25:1 ROI and proven health outcomes.

Ottawa's new "AI for All" plan promises to revolutionize healthcare, but can its 'ironclad protections' keep pace with the technology it's unleashing?

As Canada prepares for Pride Season, a new federal funding announcement for security highlights a stark reality: celebration now requires fortification.

With its new SYNMUE™ probiotic, SynbioTech is targeting the biological clock of our immune system. A deep dive into the science, the strategy, and the execution.

A new book by a space-shuttle-scientist-turned-ecologist reveals the complex systems that make Tampa Bay a resilient asset and a modern cautionary tale.

Amid a regional healthcare crisis, 475 nurses at BMC South plan to picket, citing unsafe staffing and a 'bullying' contract offer from management.

The industry's trusted battery metric is a poor judge of health. A new partnership delivers a 'CarFax for batteries' to diagnose hidden risks remotely.

Community Living Toronto adds leaders from media, real estate, and policy to its Patron’s Council, signaling a major push against systemic barriers in the GTA.

Eli Lilly's partnership with cash-pay platform Sesame is more than a deal; it's a blueprint for a decentralized, direct-to-consumer healthcare market.

New data showing a 300% spike in demand for Burmese prescription translations is a stark economic signal of a deeper demographic shift challenging U.S. healthcare.

The opening of a new eating disorder clinic is more than an expansion. It's a calculated response to a growing crisis and a model for strategic healthcare growth.

A new lifestyle brand, XOXO Far From Home, is betting its vibrant Butterfly Latte can do more than quench thirst—it aims to build a community in a crowded market.

Violife is paying consumers to ditch dairy cheese in a bold new campaign. Is this a savvy market grab or a costly bet against entrenched consumer habits?

With a severe shortage of addiction specialists, one treatment provider is launching a university. Is this the model to scale expertise and finally turn the tide?