Dialysis is a tough road for anyone, but it can be even harder for some people. It turns out that where a person starts their dialysis treatment can make a big difference. Some patients begin their dialysis at the main facility of the kidney doctor they saw before starting dialysis. This might seem like a good idea, but it can lead to problems. The quality of these m...

The flu shot is a simple and effective way to protect against the flu. However, not everyone is taking advantage of it. Some groups, like older Black and Hispanic adults, are not getting the flu shot as much as they should. This is a worry, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how people think about vaccines. Health experts are keeping an eye on this s...

Imagine you have a skin issue. Who do you think is more likely to spot it? A skin doctor or someone else? A study looked into this, focusing on a big hospital system in California. They checked out the records of patients who had dermatitis. Dermatitis is a skin condition that can make your skin red, itchy, or swollen. The study found something interesting. ...