Consistent exercise is good for a person’s health and well-being—that much is well-known. But how many minutes of moderate or vigorous physical activity are needed to lower the risk of mortality? A ...

What’s the news: Physicians can continue to prescribe controlled substances based on telehealth patient visits after the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) extended this regulatory flexibility ...

Private equity funds can help spur innovations or provide stable funding for workers’ pensions, but investor expectations for a quick return on investment may clash with a medical practice’s long-term ...

An early sign of Lyme disease is a bullseye-type rash. But symptoms can worsen if left untreated. Three infectious diseases physicians share more. As the weather warms up and more people head outdoors ...

Behemoth health insurers claim this time-wasting practice improves care and saves everyone money. Look beyond the myths and find out the facts. Knowing the truth is important because prior ...

During International Medical Graduate (IMG) Physicians Recognition Week, Oct. 21-25, AMA honors and celebrates IMG physicians who are a vital component of the physician workforce and the AMA. IMG ...

A typical day and week in my practice: Our full-time emergency physicians work primarily nine-hour shifts, 12–13 times per month. They rotate between day shifts, evening shifts and night shifts. We ...

In January, reported norovirus outbreaks were up four times over last year, but you can catch this nasty bug any time of year. Find out what to look for. Joanna Bisgrove, MD, was 35 weeks pregnant ...

At nighttime when it’s time for bed and the lights are turned off, most people drift into their dreams. But for millions in the U.S., the night is anything but restful. It’s a long, restless stress of ...

Physicians, like professionals in all fields, should be encouraged to seek care for our mental health and well-being without fear of losing their jobs. We know that healthier physicians are safer, ...

The use of augmented intelligence (AI)—also called artificial intelligence—and cutting-edge technologies are paving the way for a more efficient health care system. These innovations are easing ...

Researchers at Ochsner Health have developed a tool that can help guide treatment choices after a patient’s carotid stroke. “Our goal is to precisely identify which patients presenting with a ...