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A new values-based care program for chronic disease management launches on July 5th. The Advanced Chronic Care Model with Effective and Scalable Solutions (ACCESS) provides vendors with outcome-based payments for the management of targeted chronic conditions. A total of 150 digital health companies are participating, including those in the behavioral health track. How does behavioral health fit into ACCESS and what types of services do participants provide? Senior author Anastasia Griadkovskaya speaks with two behavioral health companies about what the model says about what it takes to be successful and where payment for these services might go. First, listen to…

Artificial intelligence is transforming communities, but those who study these systems and those who use them have very different expectations about the future. A recent survey revealed that technology experts generally have a more optimistic vision of artificial intelligence than the general public and prioritize its potential benefits over the associated risks. The research results were published in the journal AI & SOCIETY. Lead author Philipp Brauner, a communications researcher at RWTH Aachen University in Germany, and his colleagues wanted to understand how different groups envisioned the trajectory of automation. The researchers focused on mapping the mental models of different…

Microplastics are permeating every part of the ocean, with particles found in upper ocean spray and lower ocean plains. this month, ios focuses on researchers using innovative techniques, modern datasets, and old-fashioned fieldwork to track these tiny invaders and help inform policies to better control them at global, regional, and municipal levels. In “Tracking Microplastics Above and Below the Waves,” scientists and authors Salvador Reynoso-Cruz and Harry Alvarez-Ospina detail the movement of marine microplastics (MP) around the famous island of Cozumel on Mexico’s Caribbean coast. Their research tracks the plastic that drifts on the wind, eventually seeps into the ocean,…

GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) drugs have been shown to reduce the number of deaths, amputations and hospitalizations in people with type 2 diabetes who have narrowed leg arteries associated with PAD (peripheral artery disease), according to a new independent study published today. American Heart Association Journalan open-access peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association. Because peripheral artery disease, also known as PAD, has limited treatment options, clinicians should consider prescribing GLP-1, as GLP-1 RA shows significant benefit in high-risk patients, especially those with severe circulatory disorders in the legs. Our findings indicate that these drugs, in addition to…

The Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency has authorized the use of two fluorinated pesticides, never before sprayed on American soil, on corn and soybeans, the country’s two largest food crops.The approvals of diflufenican and epirifenacil were announced by the Center for Biological Diversity on June 30, 2026, in parallel with the expansion of the food use of a third fluorinated insecticide, bifenthrin, and the first U.S. food registration of the plant regulator chlormequat.Campaigners describe all of these as long-lasting compounds that can pose serious health risks, but the EPA categorically rejects this characterization. The authorization comes five days after the…

Recent research published in Affective Disorders Journal suggest that experiencing both depression and insomnia symptoms is associated with increased risk of dementia in older adults. But depressive symptoms alone may be a stronger red flag. The findings provide evidence that screening for age-related mood and sleep problems may help identify people who need closer monitoring. As the global population ages, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia are a growing public health concern. It is estimated that tens of millions of people worldwide are living with dementia, and this number is expected to increase significantly in the coming decades. Finding ways to…

Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with Morning Rounds, STAT’s free newsletter. Sign up here. Hello, this is Sarah, standing in for Teresa today. If you live on the East Coast, how are you preparing for the upcoming heat wave? Send your tips and popsicle recipes to (email protected). How the alcohol industry is freezing policy status The American Cancer Society raises hundreds of thousands of dollars each year from the wine and spirits industry through its annual fundraising event, which features bottomless booze like pineapple margaritas. This may seem like an odd turn of events…

The 12,000-year-old Hambach Forest has lived through many eras, but perhaps none has had a greater impact than the past half-century. Local residents and environmentalists have been fighting for 50 years to keep this forest, located between the western German cities of Aachen and Cologne, from becoming an open-pit coal mine. At times, protesters occupied the area, living in treehouses surrounded by towering canopies to protect them from the threat of chainsaws. Now, with about 14% of the original forest still intact, the battle is finally nearing an end. In June, the local government announced it would permanently protect the…

This article was made possible through a partnership between Interlochen Public Radio and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Researchers at the University of Notre Dame have developed the most comprehensive study to date of how PFAS moves through the Great Lakes food web.The study, published this spring in the Journal of Environmental Quality, analyzed 42 years of research, combining about 2,500 samples of algae, fish, birds and other organisms in a so-called meta-analysis to identify trends.PFAS refers to a group of man-made, long-lasting compounds that are associated with a variety of human health issues. It can enter waterways through…

A new large-scale study shows that people with higher cognitive abilities are more likely to behave in ways that benefit society. In this study, higher intelligence scores are associated with higher voter turnout, philanthropy, and purchasing greener cars. The findings provide a rare real-world perspective on how general mental abilities relate to cooperative behavior. The study was published in the Economic Journal. Humans are very cooperative animals. We regularly share resources with strangers and contribute to the public good. Public goods are shared resources that benefit everyone, including those who do not pay for or maintain them. Finding a rational…