Top US scientist Anthony Fauci has urged China to release the medical records of nine people who fell sick with a coronavirus-like illness prior to […]
Canadian Medical Association urges national action to curb third wave of COVID-19
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is calling for a national emergency response to the COVID-19 crisis unfolding in Ontario and other provinces. “We are at […]
Medical student, 21, died a day after getting J&J vaccine
Medical student, 21, died a day after getting J&J vaccine leaving family devastated as officials open an investigation into his death John Foley, 21, a […]
1 in 5 Americans did not seek needed medical treatment during the pandemic due to cost
Nearly 20% of Americans, or more than 46 million adults, say they did not seek treatment for a health problem in the last year due […]
Stop Blaming Tuskegee, Critics Say. It’s Not an ‘Excuse’ for Current Medical Racism.
For months, journalists, politicians and health officials — including New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Dr. Anthony Fauci — have invoked the infamous Tuskegee syphilis […]
Another COVID plague: big surprise medical bills for survivors
(HealthDay)—Seattle resident Michael Flor’s heart nearly stopped when he received a $1.1 million dollar hospital bill for months of COVID-19 treatment. The 181-page bill listed […]
Minority students still underrepresented in medical schools
Black, Hispanic, and American Indian students remain underrepresented in medical schools, despite increasing efforts to create a diverse physician workforce, according to a new study […]
Lesotho, Africa’s medical cannabis pioneer
Vast white greenhouses sit high up on the slopes of Lesotho’s Marakabei town, hidden from view. It’s not fruit or vegetables, however, growing under the […]
Robotic surgical tool, not medical evidence, drives free hernia screenings
Some hospitals are trying a curious new tactic to attract patients: free hernia screenings. One Illinois hospital raffled off tickets for a smart speaker to […]
Medical marijuana does not reduce opioid deaths, study finds
Legalizing medical marijuana does not reduce the rate of fatal opioid overdoses, according to researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine. The finding contradicts […]
The Medical Minute: Hold the added sugar
The sugar in fruit is different from the sugar in a doughnut, according to Kara Shifler Bowers, a registered dietitian and project manager at Penn […]
61-Year-old brings her own grandchild to the world
Actually, your quote was meant as a joke. “If you want me to opt your Baby, I would not hesitate for one second,” said Cecile […]
New Kaiser Permanente Medical School Plans to Waive Tuition
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 20, 2019 — A new medical school to be opened by California-based health system Kaiser Permanente will waive tuition for all students in […]
Start 2019 on the right foot by scheduling these routine medical appointments now
You’ve already posted the quote across your social media accounts: “New year, new me.” You’ve committed to Dry January, to #Whole30January and you’ve already claimed […]