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Still deciding whether to follow the go-gray trend, and be au naturel? We’re not sure if the following will ease your ambivalence to go gray. Last year, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences reported results of the Sister Study, which involved 46,709 women. After reviewing the data, the researchers found that women who reported using

Dr Raffaello Bonacchi The presence of cardiovascular risk factors in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) is associated with a greater degree of brain atrophy even in young patients who are unlikely to have small vessel disease, a new study has shown. The results were presented by Raffaello Bonacchi, MD, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy,

Telehealth may not have been at the top of mind before 2020, unless you live in a rural or hard-to-reach location, but these days, many people are facing the new reality of doctor appointments online or by phone. Telehealth isn’t reserved just for talking to your doctor or nurse practitioner about medical issues, though. It

The Golden Gate Bridge covered in smoke from wildfires on September 9 in San Francisco. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Hazy clouds of smoke from dozens of wildfires darkened the sky to an eerie orange glow over much of the West Coast on Wednesday, keeping street lights illuminated during the day and putting residents on edge.

“I’m one of the doctors taking care of your dad.” As a resident, I made this call countless times. Even more than breaking bad news to patients, I feared surprising their families at night by telephone. Nearly always, though, people were calm and certain despite the circumstances, and their response was always the same: “Do

News broke earlier this week that AstraZeneca, a pharmaceutical company running one of the leading COVID-19 vaccine trials, had stopped their work because of possible medical complications in a participant. The health news site STAT reported this morning that the participant who got sick was a woman in the United Kingdom. Although it wasn’t officially confirmed, she

A novel biomarker could help identify progression in Parkinson’s disease, distinguish it from other neurodegenerative disorders, and monitor response to treatments. Although the biomarker, neurofilament light chain (NfL), is not especially specific, it is the first blood-based biomarker for Parkinson’s disease. Neurofilaments are components of the neural cytoskeleton, where they maintain structure along with other functions. Following

Almost 1 in 3 people in the United States will get shingles during their lifetime, and the rate has only been going up with time – especially in young adults. Shingles is a viral infection caused by the same virus as chickenpox. Anyone who has had chickenpox can develop shingles later on. The condition is

Being told the operating room has already been cleaned. Being questioned by patients about where you went to medical school. Being asked for ID every time you enter your own hospital. Being told you don’t look like a doctor. In a series of conversations with Medscape, Black physicians talk about racism they’ve faced in their

The evolution of modern psychiatry has at times been fraught, but the discipline has adapted and survived through periods of controversy. As with any scientific endeavor, self-criticism and self-correction are intentional built-in features required for growth that move us closer to truth. Disciplines that lack rigorous mechanisms for such interrogation, such as the peer-review process,

The untimely clash of team sports and a rampant virus is forcing a balancing act as many schools reopen for the fall season.  Despite close quarters, high perspiration and possible contamination, many schools and colleges have decided to open their doors and go forward with in-person sports. One of these universities is Baylor College, where

People who experience “sudden” out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) may feel malaise days earlier, new research from Denmark suggests. The new analysis shows that 2 weeks before a cardiac arrest, 54% of people had had phone, email, or in-person contact with their general practitioner, and 6.8% had gone to a hospital emergency department or outpatient clinic

“Buy this new treatment now, before it runs out!” “No need to see a doctor, our treatments will cure you of the virus.” “Your stimulus check is waiting. Click here to learn how to access your funds.” If you’ve seen anything even remotely similar to these lines while browsing the internet, you’re not alone. Thousands

The week after the annual “spring forward” to daylight saving time (DST) might not be the best time to seek medical care. Researchers found a statistically significant increase in patient safety–related incidents in the week following the annual change to DST. “Patient safety errors are an important and preventable cause of morbidity. Every year with

It’s an odd time to be a new physician. One of the best parts about working in a hospital is the sense of friendship and professional camaraderie that you build with other doctors, nurses, therapists, medical assistants, secretaries, etc. However, in the COVID-19 era, group events, bonding activities, dinners, conferences, social events, and holiday parties

“Say it, don’t spray it.” The old adage is now being hailed by experts as a way to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Research analyzed by The Atlantic suggests talking more quietly — or not at all — can drastically reduce the rate of COVID-19 transmission. The virus primarily spreads through particles that exit

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. The immune system overactivation known as a “cytokine storm” does not play a major role in more severe COVID-19 outcomes, according to unexpected findings in new research. The findings stand in direct contrast to many previous reports. “We were indeed surprised

In the interest of public health and safety, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is calling for the elimination of daylight saving time in favor of permanent year-round standard time — a recommendation that has garnered strong support from multiple medical and other high-profile organizations. “Permanent, year-round standard time is the best choice to

A truncated course of glecaprevir-pibrentasvir (Mavyret) prophylaxis started prior to transplant allowed patients without hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection to safely receive kidneys from HCV-positive donors, a small single-center study found. In all, 10 transplants from HCV-positive donors to HCV-negative recipients (HCV D+/R-) were performed, and viral RNA was undetectable in all recipients starting at

We get it. Wearing a mask can be uncomfortable. They’re hot. They get damp if you exert yourself. The elastics may hurt your ears. So it can be tempting to try using a face shield instead – a clear plastic shield that covers your face from your forehead down. But shields were never meant to be

Final 18-month results of the EVAPORATE trial suggest icosapent ethyl (Vascepa) provides even greater slowing of coronary plaque progression when added to statins for patients with high triglyceride levels, but not all cardiologists are convinced. The study was designed to explore a potential mechanism behind the cardiovascular event reduction in REDUCE-IT. Previously reported interim results

Teenagers and people over age 65, the two groups most at risk for car accidents and injuries, are more likely to drive less safe cars. That is the finding of a new study from the Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the first large-scale, statewide analysis of vehicle safety