Waiting to receive the results on blood test can be an annoying wait, but waiting to hear on the results of a contamination of food products is a lot more stressful time. Often results on food contamination may come too late, that’s why researchers have developed a new tool for quick results when testing for foodborne illnesses.

Clarius Mobile Health, a manufacturer of digital healthcare devices, has developed a portable ultrasound scanner that pairs with smartphones and tablets to give real-time imaging for emergency services.

A new universal flu vaccine could be on the horizon, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 

Teaching nutrition at a young age is crucial in the fight against the obesity epidemic in the United States. Researchers have studied how certain picture books affect the nutritional choices of children.

Besides providing protection from spreading human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the anti-HIV drug Truvada can also be effective in preventing new infections in individuals at high risk of acquiring HIV and take their medication diligently. 

More employers are implementing value-based reimbursement and payment arrangements with insurers and providers, according to a survey released by employee benefits consulting firm Willis Towers Watson.

PanX, a new medication collection meant to treat anxiety disorders, has been patented and TPD LLC will oversee clinical development and commercialization efforts.

Health insurers need to see the changing healthcare market as an opportunity to innovate like some car companies have done in their industry, CMS Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt said at an Oct. 5 forum of marketplace insurers.