Self-Defense 101: Keeping Your Cool While You Fight
The U.S. health care system is described as a "battle royale," requiring patients to advocate for themselves when dealing with unfair medical bills and insurance companies. In this podcast, self-defense…
Provider empathy may improve patient satisfaction, but more research is needed
A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that practitioner empathy was associated with greater patient satisfaction in 14 randomized clinical trials. The researchers, led by Leila Keshtkar,…
Covid misinformation case heads to Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in March about the government's role in issuing and censoring public health information during the pandemic. The lawsuit is focused on whether the government's…
Life expectancy fell during pandemic across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland
Life expectancy fell in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland from 2020 to 2022 due to increased mortality during the pandemic, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Male life…
Alzheimer’s treatment roadblocks can be eased by engaging primary care providers in screenings
A report from RAND finds a substantial geographical variation in the US health care system's ability to diagnose and treat early Alzheimer's disease with disease-modifying therapies. It states that engaging…
Cinnamon supplements found to reduce blood glucose in prediabetics
A recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition investigated the glucose-modulating effects of cinnamon spice when added daily to regular meals for 4 weeks. The study resulted…
How I Got Control Over Chronic Migraine
Ian Trabuco has been living with chronic migraines for three years. His symptoms go beyond just headaches, and he feels nauseous, dizzy, and achy. After trying over 10 different medications,…
First Cases of Medically Acquired Alzheimer’s Reported
Five individuals in the United Kingdom have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD) due to a medical procedure they received during their childhood, which was an injection of human growth…
Exploring Non-Surgical Solutions For Neuromas And Chronic Plantar Fasciitis: Dr. Alan Shih’s Approach
Dr. Alan Shih at Head to Toe Healthcare, PLC in Southern Arizona provides alternative approaches to treating plantar fasciitis and neuromas, two debilitating foot conditions causing persistent heel pain. He…
Shortened Antibiotic Courses Prove Safe and Effective
New research suggests that shorter antibiotic courses may be just as effective as longer ones in treating pneumonia. A study found that patients who received antibiotics for five days instead…