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22 Must-Have Medical Tests for Women

Women all over the world have a longer life expectancy than men, according to the World Health Organization. It’s no different in the United States, where the average life expectancy at birth for women is 80.5 years compared with 75.1 years for men. One reason for the difference is that women are generally more mindful […]

Doctors, Hospitals Prepare For Difficult Talks Surrounding Medical Mistakes

MedStar Health is among the hospital systems nationwide that are setting up support systems to help doctors talk openly to patients and their families when treatments go awry.

Medical fitness centers help with chronic health conditions

MOUNT VERNON — At first glance, Urban Fitness and Health in Mount Vernon feels like a normal gym. But the center offers more than just exercise machines and classes.

Something real AI actually does for medicine

Tiernan Rays says there’s way too much hype about AI in medicine, but startup Lantern Pharma is finding a practical, targeted use for neural networks in cancer drug development. Read more: zd.net/2N1SvYR

Let’s Improve the Medical Technology We Already Have

KATHLEEN POTEMPA: While groundbreaking technology to promote health will always be welcomed, I’d like to see individuals and health-care systems make better use of tools currently available.

Medical education gets a lifeline

Medical students, trained mostly in highly specialised urban tertiary care environments and using their internship period to prepare for multiple post-graduate entrance examinations across the country, emerge unsuited for managing common medical conditions

Sometimes, medicine isn't elegant

Yes, the practice of medicine and surgery is not always clean and beautiful. It can be dirty, smelly, bloody and even violent.

3 Things You Should Always Tell Your Doctor

The Doctors share three things you should always let your doctor know.

Seven Ways Acupuncture Helps Men’s Health Complete Oriental Medical Care

Chinese Medicine is a complete medical system that combines nutrition, herbs, acupuncture and other modalities to help keep your body functioning top notch, while also treating any health problems that might occur. Our clinic treats both men and women, regardless of their age. TCM is rapidly becoming the medical choice for people who prefer to […]

A resident's guide to being a medical student

In no particular order, here are the rules for my medical students.

Don’t poop where you eat: Mental health services for young physicians

A mandate for hospitals to offer medical staff health care networks not affiliated with their place of employment would be a positive step.

Why Are Medical Associations Against Alternative Medicine?

Find out why the American Medical Association and other conventional medical groups oppose chiropractors and naturopaths who practice alternative medicine.

Medical professional in the family? That may boost your health

Is there a doctor in the house? Stanford study finds having a medical professional in your family is good for your health.

Should the conscience rights of medical practitioners be protected?

In their written responses, several readers invoked the Hippocratic Oath, from which the phrase “first do no harm” is derived.

3 ways Google is making it easier to get health information

Find out how Google is making access to health information easier and mobile-friendly.

Encouraging Doctors to Admit Errors

Readers react to an Op-Ed essay in which the writer recalled a potentially fatal oversight during her medical residency.

Patients Can Get Medical Record Errors Amended, but It's Not Easy