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First-year psychiatry resident Jake Goodman, MD, knew he was taking a chance when he opened up on his popular social media platforms about his personal mental health battle. He mulled over the decision for several weeks before deciding to take the plunge. Dr Jake Goodman As he voiced recently on his TikTok page, his biggest

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. COVID-19 infections are soaring again at U.S. nursing homes because of the omicron wave, and deaths are climbing too, leading to new restrictions on family visits and a renewed push to get more residents and staff members vaccinated and boosted. Nursing

Prostate cancer is the leading cause of cancer in men worldwide, and radiotherapy is one of the common forms of treatment. In a first-of-its kind meta-analysis, published today in The Lancet Oncology, researchers from University Hospitals (UH) and Case Western Reserve University show that there is consistent improvement in overall survival in men with intermediate-

The ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), led to severe health and economic losses worldwide. Repeated clusters of mutations have led to the emergence of variants of the virus with higher transmissibility or immune evasion capabilities than the original virus, threatening the success of public health

Australia reported a record high of COVID-19 deaths Tuesday, and its second-largest state declared an emergency in hospitals to cope with surging patient admissions and a staffing shortage due to the coronavirus. The 74 deaths occurred in its three most populous states. New South Wales reported 36, Victoria reported 22 and Queensland 16. The previous

PMQs: May says 'omicron is less serious than previous variants' We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Omicron variant continues to

When we talk about antibodies against COVID-19, we tend to mean the so-called neutralizing antibodies, that offer protection by blocking the virus from invading our cells. Now, a new study from Lund University in Sweden has revealed that non-neutralizing antibodies may also be important in providing protection against COVID. “Our results indicate that non-neutralizing antibodies

Fox News Flash top headlines for January 16 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. Although many hope to discover the fountain of youth, there’s actually a gene that does the opposite, as social media sensation Adalia Rose Williams of Austin, Texas, shared with the world through her rare

Type 2 diabetes can be a 'devastating diagnosis' says expert We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Diabetes happens when your pancreas

I’m A Celeb: Naughty Boy and Kadeena Cox clash over rice We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The purple rice varieties

Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk is Dr Nigel Best, an optometrist from Specsavers, who recommends two foods rich in zeaxanthin and lutein, which can help prevent age-related macular degeneration. “Foods like peppers and kiwis have an abundance of health benefits, especially when it comes to eyes,” said Dr Best. “Kiwis are not only rich in antioxidants

The development and mass administration of vaccines allowed many governments to end the restrictive and costly measures enacted to help control the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. While the vaccines were not 100% effective at preventing the disease, they massively decreased the risk of severe symptoms developing, reducing the strain on hospitals and the number

This Morning doctor explains multiple sclerosis symptoms We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info MS is a chronic inflammatory disease of the

This Morning's Dr Chris discusses the signs of high cholesterol We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info You might have high cholesterol

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. We’ve tried the humidifiers, the cold medicine, and we’re getting frustrated with the lack of results. Whenever winter rears its freezing little head around the corner, our bodies are the first to feel it

Anti-vaxxer Christopher Keys says urine is antidote to Covid We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info In contrast, the ONS (Office for

The crisis sociology research group of the University of Tartu Institute of Social Studies and European researchers studied how the care organizations of nine European countries coped during the coronavirus crisis, showing their resilience in providing support to people who had fallen into economic difficulties during the crisis or were already in a vulnerable situation.

One of the unexpected consequences of the pandemic is that many people are rethinking their priorities and lifestyles, and physicians are no exception. This year’s Medscape Physician Lifestyle and Happiness Report surveyed more than 10,000 physicians in 29 specialties about how they are prioritizing wellness, work-life balance, and their family lives during this challenging time.

Charity hosts clothing drive for MLK Day Big Sunday founder David Levinson on his organization’s mission to bring people together through community service Although the current COVID-19 pandemic has led to many sleepless nights, insomniacs can improve their sleep by understanding the habits that cause difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep, according to American

On Thursday, Avaneer Health announced new backing from several blue-chip healthcare organizations, who are committing $50 million in seed funding to the health network. WHY IT MATTERS The new funding comes from founding network participants including Aetna, Anthem, Cleveland Clinic, Health Care Service Corporation, PNC Financial and Sentara Healthcare, according to Avaneer Health. The network,