Practical wellness advice, breakthrough studies and public-health alerts explained by medical professionals.
For Harry Creffield, a summer in Cornwall was supposed to be the pinnacle of his early career. An actor and comedian, Creffield had landed a dream … Read more
As the erratic swings of a Michigan spring take hold, Metro Detroit is experiencing a predictable but taxing shift in community health. The transition from winter … Read more
For years, the intersection of folk wisdom and clinical medicine has been viewed as a battleground. In the sterile environment of a modern clinic, “old wives’ … Read more
For decades, the gold standard of emergency cardiac care has been a race against the clock. When a patient suffers a heart attack, the immediate goal … Read more
For many, the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic are remembered as a blur of sourdough starters, Zoom calls, and an oppressive, heavy silence. But for … Read more
As the MV Hondius makes its final approach toward the Canary Islands, the international medical community is racing to contain a rare and potent viral threat. … Read more
Health officials are monitoring a growing circle of potential hantavirus exposures among Canadian travelers, expanding the scope of an investigation that began aboard a Dutch-owned cruise … Read more
For families living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), time is the most precious and precarious commodity. The disease, a genetic condition that causes progressive muscle degeneration, … Read more
For many patients managing autoimmune conditions or chronic inflammatory diseases—including those treating alopecia areata with immunosuppressive therapy—the simple act of scheduling a dental appointment can trigger … Read more
For decades, the prevailing narrative around obesity has been deceptively simple: eat less, move more. This “calories in, calories out” equation has served as the bedrock … Read more
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. Is preparing for a concentrated push into the investor circuit this month, scheduling a series of high-profile appearances at three major healthcare and … Read more
For decades, the medical community has focused heavily on the “top number” of a blood pressure reading—the systolic pressure—as the primary herald of cardiovascular danger. But … Read more