Docs Miss Stroke Warning Signs in More Than a Quarter of Pregnant Women, New Mothers

Many pregnant and post-partum women who suffer a stroke had warning signs that health care professionals missed, a new study says.

More than 25% went to a doctor for stroke-related symptoms within the month prior to their stroke, but did not receive a timely diagnosis, researchers report in the journal Stroke.

“Our fin...

Survey Finds Gaps In Americans' Knowledge Of Unhealthy Cholesterol

There are serious gaps in Americans’ understanding of unhealthy cholesterol and how to lower the risk it poses to heart health, a new survey reports.

For example, many are unaware of the many types of drugs available to lower cholesterol, according to the survey commissioned by the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

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New Guide Aims to Improve UTI Care as Telehealth Use Grows

Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, send millions of Americans to urgent care every year. But today, many people no longer see a doctor in person.

Instead, they message their clinic, use video visits or fill out online forms to get antibiotics, sometimes without any testing at all.

Experts say this faster access can help patients, but...

Groundhog Day Explained: Why This Furry Forecaster Still Matters

Every Feb. 2, Americans turn to a groundhog to see whether winter will stick around. 

But Groundhog Day is about much more than shadows and more weeks of cold.

The tradition began in 1886, when the first Punxsutawney Phil was crowned in Pennsylvania. The first official celebration came in 1887. 

The date falls halfway...

New Federal Plan Aims to Use More Donor Organs, Improve Transplant Safety

U.S. health officials unveiled proposed changes to the nation’s transplant system, hoping to help more patients get lifesaving organs, even when donations aren’t perfect.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said the plan would tighten oversight of organ procurement organizations, known as OPOs. 

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Most Doctor-Made YouTube Health Videos Lack Strong Proof, Study Finds

Many health videos on YouTube, even those made by doctors, may not be giving viewers reliable medical information, a new study suggests.

Researchers reviewed 309 popular YouTube videos about cancer and diabetes and found that fewer than 1 in 5 were supported by high-quality scientific evidence. 

About two-thirds had low, very lo...