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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 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.

LIFESTYLE 4 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.

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.

HEALTH March 22

Princess Kate Middleton undergoing ‘preventative chemotherapy’ after cancer diagnosis: ‘Stronger every day’

Princess Kate Middleton has been diagnosed with cancer following major abdominal surgery in January. Here's what to know about her “preventative chemotherapy" treatment.

Prostate Cancer March 22

COVID pandemic led to thousands of missed prostate cancer cases, new study finds

Many thousands of prostate cancer cases were missed during the disruption of the COVID pandemic, a new study has found. Dr. Marc Siegel offered insights on the findings.

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.

HEALTH March 14

Actress Olivia Munn credits breast cancer risk-assessment score for saving her life

Olivia Munn claims that her breast cancer risk assessment score helped save her life. What is the score and why is it important? Experts shared keen insights.