The study looked at how a small tweak in the way doctors refer patients could make a big difference for a Healthy Lifestyle clinic. Researchers first collected data on how many people were sent to the clinic and what services they used before any changes. Then they introduced a new referral system t
A long‑time congressman from Massachusetts is about to face a fresh challenger in the 2026 primary. The incumbent, who has served since 1988 and once taught public school, will now be tested by a teacher from the Pioneer Valley who claims to bring a break from “old‑school” politics. The challenger,
Senator Dan Foreman faces a tough challenge from Rep. Lori McCann in the next primary. McCann has already proven she can win close contests, beating him by 200 votes in a three‑way race two years ago. In that same year, Foreman won by about 400 votes. The real test is the general election.
In big cities, emergency rooms often see patients who don't have urgent needs. This raises questions about how often people should visit their regular doctors. Researchers wanted to find out if seeing a primary care doctor more often could reduce these non-urgent trips to the emergency room. They al
The upcoming Texas GOP primary for the U. S. Senate is more than a single seat; it could set the tone for many other races on the ballot. Candidates like Sen. John Cornyn, Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Rep. Wesley Hunt are fighting for the top spot because whoever wins will be the face of the Rep
Type 2 diabetes is a big problem in Latin America. It's getting worse and costs a lot of money. But there's a way to help: teaching people how to take care of themselves. In Cali, Colombia, a study looked at how well people know about diabetes, how they feel about it, and what they do to manage it.
Doctors who work in primary care face a lot of stress. This is a big problem in Europe. Two important groups have noticed this. They want to do something about it. First, let's talk about why this is happening. Doctors have too many patients to see. They also have a lot of paperwork. This is not go
Two Democrats are set to go head-to-head in a live debate this Saturday, giving voters a chance to compare their approaches ahead of the March election. Jasmine Crockett, a congresswoman from Dallas, and James Talarico, a state representative from Austin, are competing for the Democratic nomination
In the United States, most adults have at least one long-term health problem. These issues often come from how people live their daily lives. Things like what they eat, how much they move, and how they handle stress play big roles. Doctors are starting to focus more on these lifestyle factors to hel
Primary elections are a big deal for democratic parties. They show that everyone's vote counts. But, the way these elections are run might not always be fair. Different methods can change who gets chosen. This piece looks at six different ways to count votes. It uses real data from a recent primary
