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Southern Utah doctor launches retreat to help doctors battle ‘almost inevitable’ burnout

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Southern Utah doctor launches retreat to help doctors battle 'almost inevitable' burnout

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Doctors say these subtle symptoms can indicate serious health conditions

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An elderly woman in a red shirt feels short of breath and has to pause her training

Surprising symptoms of lung diseaseJose Carlos Cerdeno Martinez – Getty Images If seemingly normal symptoms like acid reflux, shortness of breath, or a persistent cough keep coming and going, it might just be because you had a stressful dinner of spicy Indian food with your in-laws while you were recovering from the flu. But doctors … Read more

As Medicaid cuts loom, new OHSU study finds diabetics at risk

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Health Insurance Policy brochure with paperwork.

When people with diabetes lose health insurance, their condition doesn’t just get worse; In a new study, OHSU researchers say it gets even worse. Researchers say the findings demonstrate how quickly insurance coverage interruptions can disrupt treatment for chronic diseases such as diabetes, which require regular monitoring, medication adjustments, and consistent access to treatment. The … Read more

This realistic 30-minute workout is my go-to for total body fitness as a doctor and busy mother of three

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Dr. Lucy Mateen

Like many parents who juggle work and childcare, Lucy Demain, 33, a doctor and mother of three, can’t always make fitness a top priority. Still, she understands how important it is for both physical and mental health. “Working as a physician, I have seen firsthand the impact poor lifestyle choices can have on patients and … Read more

One doctor claimed to know why I had cancer. I was horrified and embarrassed when he told me that.

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The author was about to undergo breast-conserving surgery at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC.

As a cancer survivor, watching the Netflix show “Apple Cider Vinegar” was heartbreaking. The show depicts the fatigue and hopelessness that many cancer patients feel, and the seductive appeal of abandoning traditional medicine in the hope of a “natural” cure. It also exposes the dark underworld of the alternative medicine industry, where quacks and influencers … Read more

Doctor ordered to oversee medical care at California’s largest ICE center after complaints

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California City Immigration Processing Center is California’s largest ICE detention facility. The 2,560-bed facility was formerly a privately-operated state prison until it closed in early 2024.

A physician experienced at auditing federal detention facilities has been appointed by a federal district judge to monitor healthcare delivery at California’s largest ICE detention facility. [–> On Monday, U.S. District Court Judge Maxine M. Chesney appointed Dr. Muthusamy Anandkumar, MD, as an external monitor to ensure federal immigration authorities comply with a preliminary injunction … Read more