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Montreal’s two pediatric hospitals are struggling with severe overcrowding as a surge in flu cases pushes emergency rooms beyond capacity. Doctors say many of the visits involve mild illnesses that…

An advanced robotic bronchoscopy system designed to improve early lung cancer detection is now being used at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJ) and Rutgers Cancer Institute in New Brunswick.…

The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) has introduced a series of reforms to the supplemental health coverage and death insurance system managed by the Mohammed VI Foundation for the…

Health and Welfare Minister Jung Eun-kyung said on Dec. 17 that the government will closely examine the financial impact of extending health insurance coverage to hair loss and obesity treatments,…

Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs have helped many people shed pounds, but new research suggests they fall far short of surgery in delivering sustained weight loss. A study by…

Weight loss drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists are best known for lowering blood sugar and reducing body weight. A large new study suggests they may also be linked to…

The Free Care Fund at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh ensures that no child is denied medical care. Since 1954, KDKA-TV has supported the fund through its annual holiday telethon,…

A new study from China suggests that a narrative nursing approach can improve emotional well-being and recovery for patients undergoing laparoscopic radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer. Researchers noted that conventional…

Christmas is traditionally a time of indulgence, with festive feasts and treats temporarily suspending routine eating habits. For many, a holiday splurge is part of the seasonal experience, with the…

New research shows that intensive weight loss before colorectal cancer surgery is safe, feasible, and potentially cost-effective for patients with excess weight. The findings come from the multicenter CARE trial,…

Lawmakers are once again locked in a familiar fight over the future of the Affordable Care Act. This time, however, the stalemate is unfolding during open enrollment, leaving millions of…

The cost of employer-provided health insurance has increased three times faster than workers’ earnings over the past 25 years, according to a new study from Rice University that helps explain…

Eli Lilly’s experimental obesity drug, retatrutide, helped participants lose an average of 71.2 pounds and eased knee arthritis pain in a late-stage clinical trial, the company announced. Some participants reportedly…

Drugs like Ozempic have long transformed diabetes care, later drawing attention for their impact on weight loss. Now, researchers are exploring a surprising new question: could these medications also benefit…

Orfa Tor-Ayiin, a consultant family physician at the Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi, has advised Nigerians to undergo regular medical check-ups to prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension and diabetes.…

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval for sevabertinib, an oral drug for adults with non-squamous, non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) carrying specific gene mutations. The approval…

King Charles has encouraged people to attend cancer screenings, sharing details of his own diagnosis to highlight the importance of early detection. The 77-year-old monarch said he was “deeply troubled”…

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) remains one of the deadliest and most difficult-to-treat cancers. Its incidence is rising, especially among younger adults, and current diagnostic tools rarely detect the disease at…

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance for Flow Neuroscience’s at-home, non-drug depression treatment, marking the first time such a device has received approval in the United…

Doctors in England are warning that general practitioners are increasingly under pressure to overdiagnose mental health conditions such as depression, ADHD, and autism. While many individuals face stress, grief, and…