Patients with implanted medical devices like orthopedic joint replacements, pacemakers, and artificial heart valves run a small but significant risk that these devices get infected with bacterial pathogens. This starts them on a burdensome path […]
In late October, Maine Family Planning announced three rural clinics in northern Maine would close by month’s end. These primary care and reproductive health clinics served about 800 patients, many uninsured or on Medicaid.This article […]
A systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of psychological therapies for perinatal depression, the most prevalent maternal mental health disorder. The review, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, found that cognitive behavioral therapy, […]
In the absence of much federal action, states have enacted dozens of laws this year to lower prescription drug costs for their residents—and many more are considering following suit.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Tobacco remains the leading preventable cause of cancer death in the U.S., despite a dramatic decline in smoking, a new American Cancer Society report says.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Some of the world’s healthiest and longest-living people follow the practice of “hara hachi bu”—an eating philosophy rooted in moderation. This practice comes from a Japanese Confucian teaching which instructs people to only eat until […]
A comprehensive review published in Brain Medicine illuminates the intricate connections between gut microbiota and sleep regulation, establishing the microbiota-gut-brain axis as a critical pathway in understanding and potentially treating sleep disorders.This article was originally […]
About 10% of American babies are born prematurely. Birth before 37 weeks can lead to a cascade of health risks, both immediate and long-term, making prevention a vital tool for improving public health over generations.This […]
A new observational study compared the risk for severe gastrointestinal adverse events across dulaglutide, semaglutide, and tirzepatide in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The study found that the medications have similar gastrointestinal safety profiles […]
Running may help burn calories, but when it comes to preventing diabetes and obesity, pumping iron might have the edge, according to preclinical findings from the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC.This article was originally […]
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