Amid summer COVID surge warning from CDC, should you worry? Doctors weigh in
by A summer COVID surge is underway in the U.S., warns the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — so should you be concerned? Two doctors …
Mildred Thornton Stahlman, Pioneer in Neonatal Care, Dies at 101
She developed one of the first modern intensive care units for premature babies, helping newborns to breathe with lifesaving new treatments.She developed one of the …
Amid post-debate cognitive concerns, doctor recommends 3 natural supplements to boost brain power
Dr. Nicole Saphier, associate professor at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, shares recommendations for supplements to help improve mental focus and …
Racing to Retake a Beloved Trip, Before Dementia Takes Everything
My dad always remembered his childhood journey through Europe. Now, with Alzheimer’s claiming his memories, we tried to recreate it.My dad always remembered his childhood …
Health weekend roundup includes service dogs, medical misinformation, amazing surgery and more key stories
This week’s health roundup includes stories of a service dog helping a woman with epilepsy, 10 big “lies” a doctor believes the medical community is …
How Science Went to the Dogs (and Cats)
Pets were once dismissed as trivial scientific subjects. Today, companion animal science is hot.Pets were once dismissed as trivial scientific subjects. Today, companion animal science …
Doctors express concern about Biden’s apparent cognitive issues during debate: ‘Troubling indicators’
On the heels of President Biden’s debate performance on Thursday night, Dr. Brett Osborn and Dr. Marc Siegel weighed in on the president’s apparent cognitive …
Ann Lurie, Nurse Who Became a Prominent Philanthropist, Is Dead at 79
A former hippie who chafed at wealth, she married a Chicago real estate titan and, after his death, donated hundreds of millions in her adopted …
Your Hologram Doctor Will See You Now
A Texas hospital is experimenting with hologram technology for doctors to see patients. Some health care experts wonder if it’s beneficial.A Texas hospital is experimenting …
How Does Bird Flu Spread in Cows? Experiment Yields Some ‘Good News.’
Scientists say that findings from a small experiment lend hope the outbreak among dairy cattle can potentially be contained.Scientists say that findings from a small …