Patients weighing 450 pounds or more face barriers and discrimination when scheduling or attending doctor visits at subspecialty practices, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.

Key TakeawaysPeople with severe obesity are more likely to face discrimination when seeking medical careAbout 2 out of 5 clinics refused to schedule an appointment for a 'secret-shopper' patient ...

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SKIN Clinics has announced the expansion of its medical spa services into additional Calgary neighborhoods, including Marda Loop, Bank View, Strathcona, Signal Hill, Aspen, West Springs, Spruce Cliff, ...

A US medical panel handpicked by President Donald Trump's health secretary made its first alteration to the standard childhood vaccine schedule on Thursday, as public health experts fear more changes ...

Nearly 12,000 people have already applied through the running pilots, and the NHS England plans to expand the service more broadly from 2026 ...

Recently, Changsha officially launched the 'Family Doctor Long Companion' corporate WeChat platform, marking a significant step towards digital and convenient health management for local residents.

Being overweight can sometimes impact your mental and physical health, which may lead you to look for healthy weight loss paths. But with so many options out there, it can be confusing to know which ...

Youngs, M. (2025) Improving Medical Student Engagement Using Text Messaging: An Applied Improvement Project. Creative Education, 16, 1493-1503. doi: 10.4236/ce.2025.169089 .

“Currently, more than 500,000 citizens are examined monthly through the NHS. With the changes we are introducing and the service upgrades in hospitals, this number will exceed 830,000 patients per ...

It feels like everywhere you look these days, AI is being talked about, and healthcare is no exception. We’re seeing a lot of discussion about how artificial intelligence could really change how ...