Recent bird flu outbreaks among dairy cows and the detection of the H5N1 virus in farm animals nationwide have raised concerns about potential human risks.
One of the big mysteries with popular medications for weight loss is why some people will lose 20% or more of their starting body weight on the drugs while the scale barely budges for others.
A lack of detailed record-keeping in clinics and emergency departments may be getting in the way of reducing the inappropriate use of antibiotics, a pair of new studies suggests.
Patients seen by a female gastroenterologist for an initial consultation are less likely to use medical care in the emergency department, hospital or primary care office for two years after their visit when compared to patients initially seen by male gastroenterologists.
In healthcare diagnostics, the rapid adoption of AI is transforming and reshaping everything from disease detection to the creation of personalized treatment plans.