November is Lung Cancer Awareness month. Lung cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, with more than 2.1 million cases, according to the American Lung Association. Advancements in lung cancer management, from early diagnosis through treatment are improving patient outcomes. “Lung cancer is not a death sentence anymore,” says Dr. Rami Manochakian, a Mayo Clinic thoracic oncologist and lung cancer […]

As people age, maintaining a positive and predictable social environment becomes more and more important. For instance, keeping close ties with friends and family has been identified as one of the key ingredients to healthy aging. While some declines in health, mind and body are inevitable, studies have shown that maintaining a positive social environment can help stave off some […]

When Mark Cucuzzella, MD, meets a new patient at the West Virginia Medical School clinic, he introduces himself as “Mark.” For one thing, says Cucuzzella, his last name is a mouthful. For another, the 56-year-old general practitioner asserts that getting on a first-name basis with his patients is integral to delivering the best care. “I’m trying to break down the […]

Personal sensing data could help monitor and alleviate stress among resident physicians, although privacy concerns over who sees the information and for what purposes must be addressed, according to collaborative research from Cornell Tech. Burnout in all types of workplaces is on the rise in the U.S., where the “Great Resignation” and “silent quitting” have entered the lexicon in recent […]

Use of a novel “shared decision-making tool” resulted in a higher rate of patient satisfaction over the decision on whether to take oral anticoagulants for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation (AF), a new study shows. The ENHANCE-AF study was presented November 7 at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2022 by Paul Wang, MD, professor of medicine at Stanford University […]

Zooming in on a single disease and studying it intensely is often the most productive route to finding treatments. But there's no easy way to distinguish among people living with any of the primary tauopathies -; a group of rare brain diseases marked by rapidly worsening problems with thinking and movement -; because the symptoms are too similar. As a […]

That new television, cabinet or appliance you’re looking to snag on Black Friday or Cyber Monday could bring unexpected dangers to your home. So don’t forget to buy a kit to anchor it to the wall and keep it from tipping over and harming young kids, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges. “With the holiday shopping season upon us, […]

Victims of botched cosmetic ops in Turkey reveal how they were left with horrifying wounds – including one whose nipple turned necrotic WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT  While many people return from Turkey unscathed some Britons aren’t so lucky One mum was left with inch deep wounds in her thighs after stitching burst open And a grandmother risked losing her nipple due to […]

Eating only one meal per day is associated with an increased risk of mortality in American adults 40 years old and older, according to a new study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Skipping breakfast is associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease mortality and missing lunch or dinner with all-cause mortality. Even among individuals who […]

Over the course of the last several decades, the rate of obesity has progressively increased and is now one of the leading causes of death worldwide—650 million adults are classified as obese. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines obesity as the accumulation of excessive fat in the body creating risks for a healthy life. The main causes: changing diets and […]