Kristine Lee, MD I think that practicing medicine is a very rewarding vocation. As doctors, we choose this call, we want to help people. There is immense satisfaction in supporting patients on their way to better health. But too often, the realities of modern medicine move us away from what matters most. Administrative tasks, particularly […]
Khang Nguyen, MD, discusses the power of augmented intelligence to enhance patient care and support the clinician workforce AI and machine learning are at the forefront of transforming health care today — and when applied as value-based health care innovations that enhance the human touch and keep the patient in the center, they’re best positioned […]
Have you ever wondered why some children never seem to suffer allergies, even if they are surrounded by pets or live in farms? A fascinating study by Sweden suggests that the answer could be in its intestinal microbiota. Farms, pets and its intestine: What is the connection? The study, conducted by researchers from the University […]
The beautiful game is directed to North America for the FIFA 2026 World Cup, but there is an opponent that no team can overcome: extreme heat. Duration scheduled at the summer peak, from June to July, in 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico, this World Cup can try the players not only […]
Imagine a hospital, a place where we are going to heal, but also an access point for germs. Approximately in recent years, the masks became a symbol of protection, a barrier between us and those annoying pathogens. But what happens when those masks come out? A recent study of Harvard’s Faculty of Medicine offers some […]
An innovative study reveals that eating too much red meat, a special processed child, could increase its risk of dementia. But do not worry, exchange these health alternatives not only saves your memory but also keeps your young brain. Red risk and dementia Dr. Daniel Wang and his team at Harvard Public Health School of […]
Artificial sweets such as Aspartamo have long been marketed as a healthier alternative to sugar, offering the sweetness that people yearn without additional calories. But a new study suggests that aspartamo can come with its own set of risks, specifically, for the health of the heart. Researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden found that […]
For years, we have made our genes the key to our health and longevity. But what happens if lifestyle and environmental factors play a much more important role? An innovative study of the University of Oxford suggests that the increase that behaviors such as smoking, exercise and socioconomic conditions have a much greater impact on […]
Parkinson’s disease (EP) is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motorized impediments, tremors, stiffness and cognitive deterioration. While its exact cause is still difficult, new research suggests that cholesterol metabolism can play a fundamental role in its progression. A recently published study in PLOS BIOLOGY By Professor Zhereo Zhang and his colleagues from the University […]
In Ana dominated by digital devices, concerns about the impact of screen time on young minds are growing. A recent study of the University of Jyväskylä in Finland suggests that reducing screen time and increasing physical activity can significantly reduce stress and depressive symptoms in adolescence. (Open Jama Network) The study: monitoring of childish habits […]
