Month: February 2025

Rushed to the hospital after a middle-of-the-night seizure, I was initially told the mass removed by surgery was probably benign. It wasn’t. View original article Contributor: Joe Lamberti

In the United States in 2022, heart disease and stroke killed more people than all forms of cancer and accidental deaths. View original article Contributor: Hannah Docter-Loeb

Health authorities warned of further spread. Most U.S. measles cases this year involved people 19 and under and those without a confirmed vaccination. View original article Contributor: Kelly Kasulis Cho

Frequent exercise can help colon cancer survivors live longer, perhaps even outlasting average folks, a new study suggests. Colon cancer patients who were very physically active had three-year survival rates … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:

The TV celebrity and Trump nominee has pledged to divest from most of his financial interests. But they touch nearly every corner of health care, from insurance to blood pressure cuffs and vitamins, leading experts and lawmakers to doubt he could make impartial decisions. View original article Contributor: Reed Abelson and Susanne Craig

Chatbots posing as therapists may encourage users to commit harmful acts, the nation’s largest psychological organization warned federal regulators. View original article Contributor: Ellen Barry

Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy may not be the lightbulb, jet airplane or internet, but their impact is expected to be so significant it could shift GDP. View original article Contributor: Ariana Eunjung Cha

When several patients started bringing their outside experiences with chatbots into the consulting room, I knew I had to listen. View original article Contributor: Sarah Gundle