New research presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) found that the closing of nearly 100 women’s health clinics between 2010 and 2013 across the United States resulted in fewer women being screened for cervical cancer, more diagnoses being made later when the disease was more advanced and greater… Read More »
Dive Brief: More than 70% of all hospital data breaches include sensitive demographic or financial information that could lead to fraud or identity theft, according to a new study published in Annals of Internal Medicine analyzing almost 1,500 breaches of protected health information over the past decade. Each breach included at least one piece of… Read More »
Share on PinterestExperts say team-based care can help doctors better offer nutrition advice. Getty Images Researchers say medical students need more thorough education on nutrition. They say education can make doctors more knowledgeable when it comes to dispensing advice to patients about nutrition. Experts say a team-based approach to healthcare can also make it easier… Read More »
The preserved remains of more than 2,200 unborn children were found in the home of Dr. Ulrich Klopfer following his death on Sept. 3. Family searching through the late doctor’s possessions discovered the remains in Klopfer’s Will County, Illinois, home and contacted authorities. Law enforcement confirmed that they discovered 2,246 medically preserved bodies of aborted… Read More »
By Alice Klein We’ve found clues to explain why some people never get fatiprogressman/iStock/Getty They’re the lucky few: people who can eat as much as they like without gaining weight. A new study suggests they can do this because their fat cells burn energy differently – a finding that could lead to new obesity treatments.… Read More »
It’s estimated that nearly half of American adults attempt to lose weight each year (1). One of the best ways to lose weight is by changing your diet. Yet, the sheer number of available diet plans may make it difficult to get started, as you’re unsure which one is most suitable, sustainable, and effective. Some… Read More »