HEALTH 8 hours ago Heart attacks more likely during presidential elections and other stressful times, study shows People with high genetic stress sensitivity, as well as anxiety or depression, are at a much higher risk of heart attack during times of socio-political stress. Doctors explain.
HEALTH 17 hours ago Many families take patients off life support too soon after traumatic brain injuries: study Many patients who died after traumatic brain injuries may have survived and recovered if their families had waited to take them off life support, a new study found.
Diversity 3 days ago Medical schools are ‘skirting SCOTUS’ ruling against affirmative action, report shows A group of medical professionals is sounding the alarm that medical schools across the country are defying the Supreme Court’s ruling requiring admissions programs to abandon race as a factor.
HEALTH 4 days ago Chicago nurse is finally free of COVID-19-related PTSD and depression after electrical brain tapping therapy A Chicago nurse closed out her 40-year career after the coronavirus pandemic left her with PTSD and depression. She revealed how an electrical brain-tapping therapy called deep TMS saved her life.
LIFESTYLE 4 days ago Short questions with Dana Perino for Dr. Nicole Saphier In this week's "Short questions," Dr. Nicole Saphier tells Dana Perino why she's devoted her professional career to early cancer detection — and debunks popular medical myths.
HEALTH 4 days ago Health care costs up to 300% higher for privately insured patients than those with Medicare, report reveals Patients who have private insurance may end up paying significantly more for medical care compared to those who have public health insurance, such as Medicare, according to a report.
Massachusetts May 12 Massachusetts man dies 2 months after becoming first person to receive successful pig kidney transplant A Massachusetts man who was the first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure.
HEALTH May 11 Artificial intelligence not always helpful for reducing doctor burnout, studies suggest Incorporating generative AI in electronic health record systems might not ease burnout as much as anticipated, according to studies from medical sites across the country.
HEALTH May 9 As Ozzy Osbourne announces stem cell therapy, experts urge caution, highlight risks As rock legend Ozzy Osbourne has turned to stem cell therapy, some experts caution that the treatment is not for everyone. A doctor weighed in on the potential risks.
HEALTH May 7 Seniors and breast cancer: Why aren’t older women told to get mammograms? The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that women between the ages of 40 and 74 should get mammograms every other year, but some experts object to the older cut-off age.