AI & Health
AI-Designed Viruses Could Offer A New Tool Against Antibiotic Resistance
AI has opened new paths in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.
9/24/2026
Afy Okoye
Afy Okoye is a San Francisco-based columnist at Health Stack, where she covers AI, policy, and innovation. With over eight years of experience managing global drug launches for leading pharmaceutical brands and developing value-based payment strategies, she brings a practical perspective on how innovation and policy shapes payers, clinicians, and corporations. She currently leads marketing for one of the first companies using generative AI to pioneer de novo drug design and engineer novel therapeutics. Afy holds a M.S. in International Health Policy and Economics from the London School of Economics and dual B.A. degrees in Journalism and Political Science from Georgia State University. A lifelong learner, she spends her free time uncovering hidden stories, writing creative prose, and adventuring with her spunky schnauzer. You can connect with her on LinkedIn.
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Care Delivery & Systems
All About The Trump Administration’s New Funding for West Virginia’s Rural Health System
A $4.8 million federal investment in West Virginia aims to strengthen the state’s rural health care workforce and access to preventive care. The Trump administration recently announced the funding as part of a $199.5 million fiscal year 2026 allocation from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program. The investment includes two $2.4 million awards. According to Robert F. […]
9/24/2026
AI & Health
How The EU AI Act Is Reshaping Regulations In U.S. Healthcare
The evolving landscape of EU’s AI regulations is prompting global conversations in the industry.
9/24/2026
Care Delivery & Systems
25 Years Later, New 9/11 Records Shed Light on Lasting Health Effects
New York City officials recently released more than 170,000 pages of previously unavailable records In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center. These documents include documented concerns about asbestos and other carcinogenic materials, including what city officials knew and how they responded to the scene. The Harding […]
9/12/2026
Care Delivery & Systems
Medicare Part D Subsidy Is Ending. Health Systems Should Prepare for Higher Costs
The government is ending a Medicare Part D subsidy program. Here’s what it means.
9/10/2026
Movers & Makers
Vanessa Riley Aims To Place Nurses At The Forefront Of AI Decisions
Long before Vanessa Riley became who she is, she thought her future would look very different.
9/10/2026
AI & Health
Colorado Restricts The Use Of AI Mental Health Therapy As Tools Expand Nationwide
The new law establishes guardrails on the use of AI in the mental heath space.
9/4/2026
Care Delivery & Systems
New Genetic Study Could Reshape How Researchers Understand Borderline Personality Disorder
Lead Researcher Fabian Streit tells Health Stack he hopes this study will “inspire more research in the field”
8/25/2026
Care Delivery & Systems
New Research Links GLP-1 Drug Use to Lower Breast Cancer Incidence
Scientists are beginning to explore the drugs’ potential use across a growing range of conditions
8/21/2026
Innovation & Startups
Scientists Develop New Tool to Predict Rare Muscle Risks From Statins
A new calculator could help doctors personalize statin treatment.
8/20/2026
Movers & Makers
How Dr. Judith Joseph Turned Mental Health Research Into a Digital Platform
For Dr. Judith Joseph, becoming one of the most recognizable mental health experts was never part of the career plan.
8/19/2026
Movers & Makers
Erica Murdock Didn’t Plan To Become A Venture Capitalist. Now, She’s Shaping Healthcare’s Future
Erica Murdock never set out to become a venture capitalist, but she embraced the uncertainty.
8/12/2026