In the United States, Black communities have faced significant challenges in trusting medical institutions. This distrust is rooted in historical and ongoing racial injustices. The COVID-19 pandemic made these issues even more visible. For instance, Black individuals died from COVID-19 at a rate 3.
A recent court decision has left Apple facing a hefty bill. A jury in California ruled that the tech giant must pay Masimo, a company specializing in medical monitoring, $634 million. Why? Because Apple's smartwatch features, like workout mode and heart rate alerts, were found to be using Masimo's p
In Philadelphia, some doctors are trying out a new way to take notes during patient visits. Instead of typing, they are using AI tools to listen and record conversations. This helps them pay more attention to their patients. These AI tools do more than just record. They can tell who is talking and
Cleto Escobedo III, the beloved bandleader for Jimmy Kimmel's show, passed away due to serious health issues. His death certificate reveals that his heart suddenly stopped working well. This is called cardiogenic shock. Other problems like liver damage from alcohol, severe infections, and kidney dis
President Donald Trump recently shared that he had an MRI scan during his physical check-up. He described the scan as "very standard, " but what does that really mean? Trump, now 79, had this scan at Walter Reed Medical Center on October 10. However, neither he nor the White House has specified whi
Heart attacks are scary. They happen when blood flow to the heart is blocked. This is called STEMI, or ST-elevation myocardial infarction. Doctors have been working for years to find the best way to treat STEMI. One idea that has been around for a while is using a special medicine to stop blood clot
Smart machines are becoming super smart in healthcare. They can help doctors find diseases, plan treatments, and manage health on a large scale. But there's a big problem. These machines might not always do what we want them to do. They could make mistakes, be unfair, or even cause harm if they are
A scientist from Dallas has made a big discovery about how a gene can affect both the liver and heart health. Zhao Zhang found that a gene called HELZ2 can cause fat to build up in the liver while also protecting arteries from dangerous plaque. This discovery could be a game-changer for people with
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common issue that many people face as they age. It can be tough to spot in its early stages, but a new tech approach is changing the game. This method uses something called deep contrastive learning to look at X-ray images and find signs of KOA more accurately. The go
Cancer doctors deal with patients who need support in many ways. For the past 25 years, one doctor has chosen not to wear the traditional white coat. This choice was made to remove a barrier between the doctor and the patient. The white coat is often seen as a symbol of knowledge and authority. How
