Feb 26, 2026 · Thirty years after its discovery, scientists are eyeing leptin with renewed interest, for everything from weight loss drug cocktails to novel treatments for rare diseases and anorexia.

Mar 5, 2026 · Skin disinfection with high-concentration chlorhexidine in isopropyl alcohol shows better effectiveness in reducing catheter-related infections.

Jul 28, 2025 · Primary care physicians are often the first stop for patients with symptoms of shortness of breath. Here’s what to look for.

Jul 9, 2025 · Rapid sodium correction for hyponatremia could lead to the rare condition osmotic demyelination syndrome. Aaron Holley, MD, shares his thoughts on a 2024 study that flips this …

Feb 27, 2025 · Proposed legislation would designate AI as a medical ‘practitioner’ authorized to prescribe drugs on its own. Experts say the tech is nowhere near ready.

Jul 1, 2025 · The national coverage decision was published online on the CMS website. CMS will cover respiratory assist devices (RADs) and home mechanical ventilators for patients who meet certain …

Jul 10, 2025 · Although ‘lean type 2 diabetes’ is not uncommon, clinicians must first exclude other causes including autoimmune, monogenic, or other diabetes types before confirming the diagnosis.

Feb 11, 2026 · Falls are the primary cause of fatal injuries in adults older than 65 years. One in four older adults fall every year.

Dec 31, 2025 · Peanut oral immunotherapy is generally safe, but rare, severe immediate allergic reactions may emerge months into treatment, a real-world French study shows.

Feb 13, 2026 · Evidence suggests that overdiagnosis and overtreatment are structural risks, not isolated errors, in modern health systems.