Many older adults get health information from self-defined experts online
Up to 35% of older Americans — and half of adults under 50 — get health information and advice from social media influencers and podcasters,…
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AI in healthcare: Can a chatbot answer your medical questions?
Ask ChatGPT, Gemini, or another artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot a medical question, and you may be amazed at how fast it comes up with a…
Surgery for a torn meniscus appears to offer no benefit
A surgical procedure for degenerative meniscal tears, a knee condition that becomes common as people age, might not deliver the desired effects. Menisci are semicircular…
Poison ivy rash: Symptoms, treatment, and prevention
Summary: Poison ivy rash is a red, blistering, itchy skin reaction caused by contact with the oily resin of the poison ivy plant. Quickly washing…
LATE dementia: Why it’s often missed — and why it matters
In medicine, it’s known that certain diseases are likely to occur together, like high blood pressure and diabetes. It turns out the same is true…
Red eyes, dry eyes, and more: Top questions for your eye doctor
Maybe you’ve started to notice an itchy, burning sensation in your eyes, or your eyes appear red or watery. Questions about these common symptoms are…
Taming high blood pressure: How doctors find the right drug mix
By age 70, most adults — 70% or more — have high blood pressure (hypertension), defined as a consistent reading of 130/80 milligrams of mercury…
Easy ways to add tofu to your diet
If you’re trying to follow a heart-healthy diet, experts recommend prioritizing plant-based protein — think legumes (beans, lentils, soybeans, and peas), whole grains, and nuts….
The Quiet Epidemic: Why Freddy del Barrio Believes Connection Is the Care We Forgot to Build
For all the money poured into healthcare technology over the past decade, one of the most damaging conditions of modern life still has no app,…
HPV testing at home: A new option for women
Private. Comfortable. Convenient. These probably aren’t words most women would associate with cervical cancer screening, which until recently always took place in a doctor’s office…