Pennsylvania 11 hours ago Pennsylvania to require written, verbal consent for pelvic, rectal exams by med students A new Pennsylvania law will mandate that doctors, come January, receive verbal and written consent before medical students perform pelvic and rectal exams on anesthetized patients.
HEALTH 1 day ago For cold and flu treatments, do you need a prescription or are over-the-counter meds good enough? There are many options to alleviate cold and flu symptoms, including over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications — and it’s important to know the difference.
HEALTH 1 day ago When measuring heart attack risk, one important red flag is often overlooked, doctors say Dr. Seth Baum, a cardiologist and chief scientific officer at Flourish Reseach in Florida, told Fox News Digital about the importance of an often overlooked risk factor for heart disease.
HEALTH 1 day ago 10 natural treatments that doctors recommend for the cold and flu Fox News Digital spoke to several doctors to see what they advise people to do when they come down with cold or flu symptoms. Here are 10 tips to consider.
Gum Disease 2 days ago Practice good oral hygiene to protect yourself against periodontitis Periodontitis is developed through different stages and will continue to get worse if preventative measures are not taken, such as cleaning up oral health and visiting the dentist.
HEALTH 3 days ago Over half the people who get COVID have lingering symptoms after 3 years, new study finds For more than half the people who recover from COVID-19, some symptoms linger for as long as three years, according to a new study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.
Health 4 days ago Colorado cardiac nurse, after three heart attacks, offers survival tips: ‘Listen to your gut’ After surviving three heart attacks, Colorado nurse Jennifer Harlan met with the EMS crew who saved her life. She shared her experience and heart health tips with Fox News Digital.
HEALTH 6 days ago Nurse who died by suicide inspires calls for change in health care system: ‘Need to take care of each other' Tristin Kate Smith, an ER nurse in Dayton, Ohio, took her own life on Aug. 7, leaving behind a note calling the health care system her "abuser." Her family and health professionals want change.
HEALTH 6 days ago US scores D+ for preterm birth rates, says new report: ‘Falling further behind’ The rate of preterm births remains alarmingly high in the U.S., according to the latest March of Dimes Report Card. The report also reveals infant and maternal mortality rates.
HEALTH 6 days ago Hidden belly fat could signal Alzheimer’s disease risk 15 years before symptoms show up, study finds Fat buried deep within the belly can increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to research released from the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) on Monday.