HEALTH 21 hours ago As physical therapist practices in America face staffing shortages, kids are 'suffering,' say experts Outpatient physical therapist practices are experiencing severe staff shortages, according to a recent report by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). PTs weigh in on the situation.
HEALTH November 22 Nurse who died by suicide inspires calls for change in health care system: ‘Need to take care of each other' Tristin Kate Smith, an ER nurse in Dayton, Ohio, took her own life on Aug. 7, leaving behind a note calling the health care system her "abuser." Her family and health professionals want change.
HEALTH November 14 Do COVID-19 home remedies really work? Doctors weigh in on saltwater gargles, nasal rinses and more Researchers found that COVID patients who gargled with saltwater and did nasal rinses had lower hospitalization rates compared to those who did not use these home remedies.
HEALTH November 14 Emergency room nurse, lost to suicide, called US health care system her ‘abuser’ in haunting letter Tristin Kate Smith, a 28-year-old Ohio nurse, wrote a scathing letter to her “abuser" five months before her August 2023 suicide. The letter has gone viral among nurses across the country.
HEALTH November 6 A quarter of US medical students consider quitting school and most may not treat patients: new survey A quarter of all medical students in the United States are considering quitting school, according to a new report from Elsevier Health. Doctors and students weighed in with perspective.
Cold and Flu November 3 Cold and flu season is coming: Know the warning signs and symptoms now As cold and flu season approaches, medical experts shared with Fox News Digital the important warning signs to watch for and when to seek medical attention.
HEALTH November 1 Parents of teens more concerned about internet addiction than drug use, study finds: 'Problematic patterns' More parents are concerned about internet addiction than substance addiction in teens, a new study found. Researchers share parents’ perceptions of the risks and benefits of internet use.
Cold and Flu November 1 Sick with a cold or flu? Here's how to know if you can still exercise: ‘Use the neck check’ Health experts weighed in on how to handle workouts when you have a cold or flu — and how to listen to your body's signals. Here are wise health care and fitness tips.
Opioid Crisis October 28 College students can get free naloxone and fentanyl test strips from their schools to prevent drug overdoses On many college campuses, students now have access to free naloxone and fentanyl test strips. The strips can detect if drugs — such as opioids and cocaine — are illegally laced with fentanyl.
HEALTH October 20 Illinois reports first measles case since 2019: ‘One of the most contagious diseases known’ The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently reported its first case of measles since 2019. Here's what to know about symptoms, transmission and prevention of the disease.
