In Ibadan, Nigeria, many pregnant women turn to unprescribed and herbal medicines. This is a big concern because these medicines can harm their unborn babies. Scientists studied 571 women and found that 31. 9% used unprescribed medicines and 21. 7% used herbal medicines. They wanted to know why wome
Lifestyle habits, like smoking or lack of exercise, can lead to health problems. Lifestyle Medicine (LM) is a way to prevent and treat these issues by changing habits. Doctors who specialize in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) focus on helping people live better lives after injury or illn
Imagine this: in the 1700s, when medical care for humans was still quite basic, there were people in Britain dedicated to treating dogs! These were the dog doctors, and they didn't have any official healthcare training. The most famous of them was John Norborn, who wasn't ashamed to call himself a '
Have you ever wondered why it's so tough for new doctors to master ultrasound skills? Traditional training methods aren't always exciting, and it's a real challenge to get newbies up to speed. So, let's talk about a novel teaching method known as the step-by-step (SBS) approach. This method breaks d
In the bustling city of Ibadan, Nigeria, the use of unprescribed and herbal medicines among pregnant women is a big concern. These medicines might not be safe, and they could even harm the unborn baby. But how common is this problem? A recent study found that almost one in three pregnant women in Ib
Imagine having major surgery. You might expect the best care to manage your pain afterward. But new research shows Black patients are less likely to get the top-notch treatment they deserve. Instead of using a combination of pain medicines that experts say work better and reduce the risk of addictio
On the 72nd floor of One World Trade Center, Newsweek hosted two exciting events in September. Experts in medicine and climate action gathered to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) can solve problems in their fields. One event focused on using AI to help doctors with tough tasks, so they can s
In the field of medicine, facts and evidence should always take precedence over personal opinions and biases. Unfortunately, a growing trend of politicization is threatening the integrity of medical education. As a physician and a representative in Congress, I've witnessed firsthand how ideological
In the world of professional sports, injuries can be a major setback for athletes and their teams. For Christian McCaffrey, a talented running back for the 49ers, a calf strain turned into a more serious Achilles issue, forcing him to seek expert advice from a specialist in Germany. The news of McC
In the medical world, there are instances where doctors and medical professionals have gotten it wrong, leading to unintended and often devastating consequences. These blind spots are often rooted in dogmatic thinking, groupthink, and a lack of critical evaluation of the evidence. In his book "Blind
