The obesity problem is a growing epidemic in America and across the globe. Reports suggest that roughly 35 percent of American men meet the criteria for obesity, but projections show that percentage is leveling off. What may be more concerning is that new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that the percentage […]
Surgeon General Expresses Concerns Over Physician Burnout
We’ve talked about the problem of physician and resident burnout rates on the blog a few times in the past couple months, but now the Surgeon General is speaking out about the problem. Vivek Murthy told MedPage Today that physician burnout turns people away from joining the healthcare field, which is problematic as our population […]
Stroke Risk Could Increase With Odd Work Shifts
Few people in the healthcare industry are fortunate enough to work a standard 9-to-5 work shift, because health problems don’t just occur during normal working hours. Oftentimes nurses and doctors work inconsistent 12-hour, 14-hour or even 24-hour shifts to ensure patients get the care they need, but new research suggests that could be taxing to […]
4 Things You’re Lying To Your Doctor About
Doctors and medical professionals are here to help you feel better and manage any health conditions, but that can be difficult when patients lie to their doctor about their daily habits. Today, we take a look at four health habits that patients commonly lie to their doctors about. How many of these are you guilty of? […]
Medical Mistakes Third Leading Cause of Death in US
Research published in the British Medical Journal found that medical error is the third leading cause of death in the United States, trailing only heart disease and cancer. Because of this, medical researchers say hospital errors should be a top priority for the medical community in the coming years, said Dr. Martin Makary, a professor […]
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