Chinese man, 72, loses part of his penis after leaving metal ring on his member for six months Elderly man confessed to medics that the…
Does COVID really damage your immune system and make you more vulnerable to infections? The evidence is lacking
Over the past month or two, many northern hemisphere countries including the U.S. and the U.K. have seen a large wave of respiratory viral infections.…
Lad needs legs amputated before his 21st birthday after catching flu
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8 everyday energy zappers that may explain why you’re so tired
This January, we’re on the search for quick, accessible hacks to kickstart 2023 in the strongest way possible. Today’s energy kickstarter: 8 things that are…
Risk for New AF Climbs With Cardiometabolic Comorbidity Burden
The study covered in this summary was published in SSRN.com as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed. Key Takeaway Patients with a…
Should Pediatricians Fret Their Falling Board Scores?
Few pediatricians have warm, fuzzy memories about taking their initial board exam. But many reacted strongly when they read a recent post on Twitter by…
Cold weather brings irritated skin—here’s how to treat eczema and other skin conditions and when to see a doctor
In many parts of the U.S., the winter months bring frigid temperatures and drier conditions that can wreak havoc on the skin. The primary role…
Flavored Cannabis Marketing Is Criticized for Targeting Kids
When New York’s first licensed recreational marijuana outlet opened last month, the chief of the state’s Office of Cannabis Management, Chris Alexander, proudly hoisted a…
WA Medical Board: Idaho Doctor Peddled False COVID-19 Claims
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington state Medical Commission has accused…
Novel Tool Empowers Patients to Resolve Vertigo on Their Own
A web-based system can help patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) diagnose and treat a recurrent bout of dizziness on their own, results of…