In Korea, doctors usually check for liver cancer in people with hepatitis or cirrhosis. But now, there's a new way to find those at risk. A team built a computer model that looks at regular health check-ups and medical records. It can predict who might get liver cancer without extra tests. This mod
Nursing groups have a big role to play in health care. They can set rules, help nurses grow, and push for fairness. This piece talks about how feminist ideas can help these groups do even more for people with HIV. Feminism is about respect, seeing the big picture, working together, and caring for o
Hearing loss is more common than you think. Over 1. 5 billion people around the world struggle with it. It's not just about missing out on conversations. It can also lead to feeling lonely and even affect your brain's health. But here's something you might not know: hearing loss could be linked to h
Treating patients with serious illnesses who also struggle with substance use is a tough job. Doctors often face a big challenge. They need to manage pain while also preventing misuse of medications. This is especially true when patients have a history of not following agreed-upon rules for taking o
A recent review of 43 studies has found no strong evidence linking acetaminophen use during pregnancy to autism or other developmental issues. This conclusion was reached by a team led by Dr. Asma Khalil, a professor of obstetrics and maternal fetal medicine at St. George’s Hospital, University of L
AI is everywhere these days, from chatbots that talk back to us to algorithms that decide what we see online. But as AI gets better at chatting and even showing emotions, doctors are starting to worry. Could AI chatbots make things worse for people who are already struggling with mental health issue
MAOIs, or monoamine oxidase inhibitors, are powerful meds used to treat tough cases of depression and other mental health issues. But they come with a catch: they can cause serious problems when mixed with certain drugs or even some foods. This is especially true for people who also struggle with su
In a recent episode of "Absolute Healing, " a woman from Michigan shared her harrowing experience with hospital protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic. Stacy Ograyensek's husband, Ryan, was admitted to the hospital with COVID-19. She claims that the hospital's protocols were not only ineffective but
A big fight is happening over kids' vaccines. Some medical groups want to stop changes made to the vaccine schedule. They say the changes are not safe and not based on good science. The changes were made by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and others. They took six vaccines off the routine lis
Another food recall is making headlines, and this time it's about chicken. Suzanna’s Kitchen, a food processing company, is pulling back nearly 14, 000 pounds of grilled chicken fillets due to possible Listeria contamination. The recall affects products sold in seven states, so it's important to kno
