Study: Older Adults May Not Need Common Thyroid Drug
For millions of older adults, a daily dose of levothyroxine is a routine part of morning care. This synthetic thyroid hormone is the gold standard for … Read more
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Rabies-Infected Bat Found in Fremont, Bay Area
Public health officials have issued a warning to residents after a rabies-infected bat in Fremont was identified within a local community. The discovery, confirmed through laboratory … Read more
The Power of “I Don’t Know” in Medicine
For many physicians, the most daunting part of the job is not the complexity of a diagnosis or the pressure of a surgical procedure, but the … Read more
Teen Pregnancy in Dominican Republic: 1 in 5 Pregnancies are Adolescent
The Dominican Republic continues to face a persistent public health crisis as adolescent pregnancy remains a significant barrier to the development of young women across the … Read more
Fluvoxamine Reduces Fatigue and Improves Quality of Life in Long COVID Patients
For millions of people living with the lingering effects of SARS-CoV-2, the most debilitating symptom is often not a respiratory issue, but a crushing, systemic exhaustion … Read more
Managing irAEs in TNBC: Impact on Surgical Timing and Nursing Care
The integration of immunotherapy into the treatment of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) has fundamentally shifted the prognosis for many patients, offering higher rates of pathologic complete … Read more
Can Foxes Be Domesticated? From Soviet Experiments to Urban Adaptation
La línea que separa lo salvaje de lo doméstico es, a menudo, más borrosa de lo que creemos. Durante milenios, hemos asumido que la domesticación fue … Read more
One-Third of U.S. Adults Use AI Chatbots for Health Information, KFF Poll Finds
A growing number of Americans are bypassing traditional search engines and doctor’s offices in favor of artificial intelligence, with 32% of adults reporting they have turned … Read more
Right to Die: Expert Conference on End-of-Life Care
At the heart of modern medical ethics lies a tension between the preservation of life and the preservation of dignity. For many patients facing terminal illness, … Read more
EHV-1 Confirmed at Ontario Horse Boarding Facility
A confirmed case of Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) at an Ontario boarding facility has put local horse owners and equine professionals on high alert. The confirmation underscores … Read more
HIV Warning: Women Infected After Illegal Vampire Facials
A woman in her 40s discovered she was living with HIV during a routine screening while traveling abroad. The diagnosis was a medical mystery; she had … Read more
COVID vs. Flu: How to Tell the Difference
When a sudden fever, crushing fatigue, and deep muscle aches strike, the immediate question for many is whether they are facing a seasonal flu or a … Read more