Millions of people who take statins to lower cholesterol may not get maximum protection from flu vaccines, two new studies…
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Face time with loved ones may help prevent depression in elderly
Frequent get-togethers with their children or friends could help ward off depression in older adults more effectively than phone or…
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When is fainting serious? Hospitals try to crack the riddle
Fainting can be a frightening and dangerous experience, sending as many as four million people to the emergency room each…
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Hospital-owned physician practices linked to higher prices
Outpatient care may cost more when hospitals own the medical practices or employ the physicians, a U.S. study suggests. Hospital…
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Early smoke exposure tied to increased atrial fibrillation risk
People exposed to secondhand smoke in the womb or as children are at an increased risk later in life for…
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Simulation suits teach medical students empathy
Medical student Ludwika Wodyk fumbles her way slowly down the stairs, her movements encumbered by heavy strapping around her limbs…
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To eat less, consider smaller plates and packages
Adults consume more food when it comes in bigger packages or is served on larger plates, a review of past…
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Vision impairment linked to worse quality of life
While vision impairment can lead to lower quality of life on its own, the negative impact on daily activities may…
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Medical journal essay exposes doctors’ inappropriate behavior
Two shocking accounts of doctors behaving inappropriately while their patients were under anesthesia came to light in an essay published…
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7 ways to prevent deadly and costly hospital errors
Spending time in the hospital is scary enough without having to think about your doctor making a mistake or an…
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