MEDICAL RESEARCH

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

Oregon toddler receives life-changing surgery to correct rare eye syndrome: ‘Sassier, more energetic’

An Oregon toddler underwent non-FDA approved eye surgery to help her see clearly. Her family fundraised money for months so that they could travel to Spain for the procedure.

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?

HEALTH 3 days ago

Cancer and Princess Kate: Important screenings to focus on for best health

As the public continues to absorb Kate Middleton’s Friday video announcement of her cancer diagnosis, doctors are stressing the importance of preventative cancer screenings. Here are details.

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.

LIFESTYLE 3 days ago

Mom of 5 chooses pregnancy one more time after fertility clinic asks about her leftover embryos

A Canadian mom is pregnant for the sixth time after using embryos that her fertility clinic had been saving for 13 years ever since the couple's initial IVF treatment.

HEALTH 4 days ago

Cold therapy techniques come under hot scrutiny by researchers: 'Overall benefits remain uncertain'

Cold therapy has been a hot health trend in recent years, but a new review suggests it might not live up to the hype. Researchers and experts share insights.

HEALTH 4 days ago

Intermittent fasting linked to higher risk of heart-related death in new study

The weight-loss strategy known as time-restricted eating or intermittent fasting has been linked to a much higher risk of cardiovascular death, according to a new study. Here are details.

South America 4 days ago

Argentines who were kidnapped by the military as babies in the 1970s reflect on their history

The 133 “recovered grandchildren" of Argentina were abducted during the country's dictatorship, separated from their families and raised by their captors.