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March 31, 2023

Heart disease, the silent killer: Study shows it can strike without symptoms

A new study found that nearly half of participants showed signs of coronary heart disease, despite having no symptoms. Doctors share thoughts and recommendations.

March 29, 2023

Doctors in training are unionizing in record numbers today: Here's what they want

Medical residents in greater numbers are joining a union to help them advocate for better training and work environments for doctors; they want better work hours and fairer pay.

March 28, 2023

Revolutionizing breast cancer detection: The power of AI

Doctors are using AI technology to detect signs of breast cancer, which could help lessen radiologists' workloads. Here's the artificial intelligence breakthrough.

March 27, 2023

These two major pharmacies are putting women’s lives at risk

Two major pharmacies are putting women’s lives at risk with abortion pill. Walgreens, CVS support controversial 'medicine' and destroy their reputations.

March 24, 2023

Early Alzheimer’s disease could be diagnosed through eye exams, new study suggests

Researchers at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles have found the human eye can show early signals of Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms of dementia become apparent, according to a study.

March 22, 2023

Frightening new fungus 'candida auris': What is it? Who is susceptible?

Medical and health care experts in New York weighed in on the rise in cases of the potentially deadly fungus candida auris, which is typically found in hospital settings and long-term care facilities.

March 10, 2023

FDA issues new mammogram regulations aimed at further breast cancer prevention

The FDA has released updated regulations that require mammogram providers to notify patients about the density of their breast tissue, which can increase breast cancer risk.

February 27, 2023

Wearable fitness trackers with sensing technology could interfere with implantable cardiac devices: study

A study published in Heart Rhythm found that some fitness trackers can potentially interfere with cardiac implantable electronic devices, such as pacemakers and defibrillators.

February 15, 2023

Heart health warning: Man scheduled for hip replacement winds up with quadruple bypass surgery

David Holland of New York City thought he would be having a hip replaced. Instead, after a cardiology checkup, he wound up needing quadruple bypass surgery. Here's his story.

January 30, 2023

Do not fall for this medical equipment scam

Scammers are always out looking for their next victims. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson helps you to watch out for Medicare scammers looking to steal your money from you.