WEDNESDAY, Nov. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The shortage of primary care physicians in rural America was already bad in 2017. Now, new data finds the situation has only gotten worse in the years since. Between 2017 and 2023, the number of family physicians dropped by another 11% in theContinue Reading
Common health problems associated with aging—including dehydration, delirium, malnutrition, and falls—can turn catastrophic when they occur during recovery from major surgery, according to new research. Seniors who experience these issues while recuperating from surgery face higher risk of death within one year and require longer stays in hospitals or nursingContinue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A rare bird flu virus has claimed the life of a Washington state resident, making it the first known human case of this specific strain in the U.S. State health officials said the patient, an older adult with underlying medical conditions, died onContinue Reading
A large-scale study involving more than 66,000 U.S. adults has found that heavy drinkers who also used cannabis faced lower rates of liver disease compared to those who consumed large amounts of alcohol without using marijuana. While researchers caution that this doesn’t mean people should start using cannabis, they suggestContinue Reading
People preparing for major surgery might instinctively believe they should rest and conserve their energy for the procedure and recovery ahead. However, research suggests the opposite approach yields better results. A new study has found that “prehabilitation”—especially when personalized with one-on-one coaching—significantly improves surgical outcomes. The Power of Personalized PreparationContinue Reading
A melanoma cluster discovered in Pennsylvania’s farm country has drawn attention to possible connections between agricultural environments and skin cancer risk. Research published on November 14 in the journal JCO Clinical Cancer Informatics found that adults aged 50 and older living across a 15-county area in south-central Pennsylvania had aContinue Reading
If you’re trying to keep excess weight at bay, you might wonder whether hitting the gym or improving your meals makes the bigger difference. According to new research, the answer is simpler than you might think: do both. A comprehensive seven-year study tracking nearly 7,300 British adults reveals that combiningContinue Reading
For many people living with eczema, bathing frequency has been a source of anxiety. Some worry that daily washing might trigger uncomfortable flare-ups or worsen their skin condition. However, groundbreaking new research brings reassuring news: people with eczema can bathe as often—or as infrequently—as they prefer without negatively impacting theirContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Nov. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Adding even a few extra nurses can dramatically reduce burnout and improve morale among hospital medical staff, a new study says. Increasing nurse staffing by as little as 10% improved attitudes among both physicians and nurses working in hospitals, researchers reported Nov. 17Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Forcing veterans to revisit the horrors that led to their post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) might prompt many to drop out of therapy, a new evidence review found. About a quarter of U.S. service members and veterans who start psychotherapy for PTSD quit beforeContinue Reading
A Washington state resident has made history as the first person in the United States to test positive for a rare bird flu strain never previously detected in humans. The older adult, who has pre-existing health conditions, required hospitalization in early November following the onset of a high fever, confusion,Continue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A Washington state resident has become the first person in the United States to test positive for a rare bird flu strain that has never before been found in humans. The older adult, who has underlying health problems, was hospitalized in early NovemberContinue Reading
A recent increase in U.S. visa fees has the potential to trigger a significant medical brain drain in America’s rural regions. Researchers reported Oct. 29 in the Journal of the American Medical Association that rural areas employ nearly double the percentage of medical professionals working under H-1B visas compared toContinue Reading
Federal health authorities are issuing warnings to cat owners regarding specific batches of RAWR Raw Cat Food Chicken Eats following a San Francisco pet cat’s infection with the H5N1 bird flu virus, which resulted in the animal being euthanized. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) disclosed that two batchesContinue Reading