Doctors in the USA have a lot on their plates. They deal with life and death every day. So, it's no surprise that many turn to spirituality or religion to find meaning. A recent study shed light on this topic. It showed that many internal medicine doctors have strong spiritual or religious beliefs.
Chronic pain is a tough nut to crack. It's not just about the ache; it messes with your whole life. Regular medicines often fall short, leaving people in the lurch with unwanted side effects. That's where cannabis steps in. It's not just for recreational use; it's becoming a go-to for pain managemen
Psoriasis is a long-term skin condition that causes a lot of discomfort and can really affect how people live their lives. Doctors often prescribe pills like methotrexate, cyclosporine, acitretin, and apremilast to help manage it, especially when the condition is severe and other treatments aren't a
Chinese herbs have been used for ages to treat various ailments, and one such herb, Atractylodis rhizoma (AR), has shown promise in managing gastrointestinal issues. Researchers decided to dig deeper into how an alcohol-based extract of AR (EEAR) could help with ulcerative colitis (UC), a condition
Senator Bill Cassidy, a Republican from Louisiana, has changed his mind about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Cassidy once supported Kennedy for a big job in the health department. But now, he's not happy with Kennedy's choices for a vaccine panel. Cassidy thinks the panel is too small and not scientific eno
The Princess of Wales, Kate, chose to skip the Royal Ascot horse race this week. She is still recovering from cancer and needs to take things slow. This is not the first time she has had to adjust her public schedule. Last fall, she finished chemotherapy and started returning to her royal duties. Bu
The U. S. Federal Reserve has been printing a lot of money lately. From 2019 to 2023, they added over $6. 3 trillion to the economy. This has made things more expensive, including prescription drugs. People without insurance or with low incomes are hit the hardest. Bitcoin is different. It has a fi
A nurse practitioner with a background in pediatrics and family medicine is set to discuss thimerosal in flu vaccines at a meeting of new CDC vaccine advisers. Lyn Redwood, former president of the anti-vaccine group Children’s Health Defense, will present on this topic, raising eyebrows among public
Is the number 60 a magic number? It is for many things, but here it's about heart repairs. It's a big deal in the world of heart surgery. Specifically, it's about fixing a part of the heart called the mitral valve. This valve is super important. It keeps blood flowing the right way. But someti
Chase Briscoe's journey in NASCAR took a big turn when he joined Joe Gibbs Racing. The expectations were high, and the pressure was on. Briscoe knew what was at stake. "You don't make the playoffs, you don't race in this car anymore, " he was told. The standards at JGR are sky-high, and the Toyotas
