Depression symptoms aren’t obvious. But your doctor can be your biggest ally.
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Video games are transforming health care for kids
If you’re like me, and you grew up in a house where your mom refused to let you…
AOC is freezing her eggs. Many Americans don’t have the money or info to do the same.
Over the weekend, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) announced on Instagram that she had joined the thousands of American…
ChatGPT, Claude and other AI are transforming health care. Here is what you should ask your doctor.
AI is the hottest thing in medical care right now — but many of us feel trepidation about…
How to make sense of your Apple Watch, Oura Ring or FitBit’s health data
As I am typing this, a device rests on my wrist that purports to unlock a trove of…
Medicare’s Bridge program now covers weight-loss drugs for $50. The US economy is in for a shock.
The latest breakthrough for GLP-1 drugs isn’t scientific. It’s financial. As of July 1, Medicare is providing coverage…
Should I tell my doctor? Tips for talking about health with a physician
Let’s be frank: When you go to see your personal doctor or stop at an urgent care for…
Telehealth “drive thru” care is transforming weight loss, hair loss treatment, and more in the US
A generation or two ago, when Americans had an important but nonemergency medical need, many of them would…
Millions of Americans are going to lose health insurance or Medicaid
One of the clearest success stories in US healthcare over the past 20 years has been the dramatic…
Health and wellness influencers dominate social media. A new report shines a light on who they actually are.
A generation or two ago, when you had a medical question, the solution was obvious: Ask your doctor.…
A new study found AI’s medical diagnoses were better than human doctors — but there’s a catch
When I think of heroic doctors, I think of the physician in the hospital who’s presented with a…
What are peptides? The treatments promising weight loss and better skin, explained
Peptides seem to be everywhere — and there are more on the way. Adherents promise these tiny chains…