Stimulant boosts function in patients recovering from depression People recovering from depression but struggling with its effect on memory, concentration and cognitive function may benefit from the stimulant modafinil, according to results of a small study published on Tuesday.
Stronger malpractice laws may not prevent surgical complications More aggressive malpractice climates don't necessarily protect patients from surgical complications, a new study suggests Supporters of medical malpractice laws that make it easier for patients to sue doctors say these protections are necessary to improve care.
US high school soccer concussions on the rise As soccer has soared in popularity in recent decades, concussion rates for youth players have also surged, a U.S. study suggests.
New prescription: Doctor offices that look like Apple stores After a relative suffered a heart attack a few years ago, Silicon Valley entrepreneur Adrian Aoun got an unsettling look at a health-care system that he diagnosed as an inefficient and outdated mess.
3 moves for a shapely booty Thanks to celebrities like Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian, one particular asset became everyone’s favorite—the booty. Theresa Depasquale, fitness instructor and author of “Boss to Bikini,” shared some of her insider tips and tricks to help get your butt back into shape this year
Officials say California woman's death likely meningitis Health officials are working to determine whether the death of a California Bay Area woman last week is in any way connected to a man who died from bacterial meningitis after attending a SoulCycle class in Larkspur.
In this new era for marijuana, let’s examine its medical uses Americans' growing acceptance of marijuana use offers an opportunity to explore its potential benefits for easing pain and treating other medical conditions.
Why Ben Carson’s medical experience matters at HUD Public health professionals are hoping that Ben Carson will bring his medical lens to HUD, improving people’s health conditions within public housing.
Meeting with Trump emboldens anti-vaccine activists, who see an ally in the Oval Office Anti-vaccine activists count Donald Trump as an ally after meeting with him during the campaign. They're pressing for policy changes.
What does it take to be a leader in precision medicine? Precision medicine leaders can come from diverse backgrounds. But they must be health care innovators and evangelists to patients and the clinical community.
