Health Care

HEALTH 1 day ago

Health care is ‘overwhelmingly complex’ for older adults, experts say: ‘Ever-increasing hurdle’

For senior adults, the complexities of health care can be overwhelming, experts say. Doctors weighed in on the challenges that make it difficult for seniors to get the care they need.

LIFESTYLE 1 day ago

Women who drink more than 8 alcoholic beverages a week are at greater risk of heart disease: new study

Using patient data from Kaiser Permanente, cardiologists studied the link between drinking alcohol and developing heart disease. Researchers were surprised by the results for younger women.

LIFESTYLE 2 days ago

On this day in history, March 28, 1866, first US ambulance service rolls through Cincinnati

The U.S. welcomed the first civilian ambulance care in Cincinnati, Ohio, on this day in history, March 28, 1866. It was inspired by medical advances during the Civil War.

HEALTH 2 days ago

More doctors use ChatGPT to help with busy workloads, but is AI a reliable assistant?

Doctors say that artificial intelligence is helping to minimize their work flow. Studies show the technology is being used by up to 10% of doctors. But is AI really a reliable assistant?

Abortion 2 days ago

Abortion pill use has spiked in recent years, new report reveals: ‘Substantial increase’

The Guttmacher Institute, a research and policy group based in New York, says medication abortions made up 63% of all abortions in the U.S. in 2023. Experts shared insights on the data.

Rare Diseases 3 days ago

Rare condition caused patient to see ‘demonic’ faces, says study on ‘visual disorder’

For those afflicted with a rare disorder known as prosopometamorphopsia (PMO), facial features appear distorted, even "demonic," according to researchers from Dartmouth College.

CANCER 4 days ago

New blood test shows high accuracy for colorectal cancer detection, study finds: ‘Not interchangeable’

A study published in The New England Journal of Medicine says a simple blood test could detect colorectal cancer (CRC) with over 80% accuracy. The study involved 8,000 people; experts weighed in.

HEART HEALTH 5 days ago

Daily marijuana smokers face higher risk of heart attack, stroke, says American Heart Association study

A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that daily weed smoking could cause complications in heart health. Study authors and heart health experts discuss.

HEALTH March 21

Artificial intelligence helps predict seniors’ long-term care needs: ‘Critical next steps’

Could artificial intelligence predict when your aging loved one will need long-term care? One California company is looking to change that with its new AI platform, Waterlily.

BEAUTY AND SKIN March 20

Skin expert on retinoid benefits for young and aging consumers: 'It's safe to use'

While users may experience redness, itching and other irritations, the symptoms are mostly normal when using retinoid products. A skin care professional shared insights and information.