A lack of consensus on who counts as a primary care physician can affect reimbursement and workforce pipelines, and as demand for healthcare grows, the debate over what specialties fall under primary ...

Associative synesthesia is the blending of the senses occurring internally in the mind’s eye and mental space, according to the paper. For example, the color pink might make someone feel unbearably ...

New TCD course aims to reflect the tech revolutions, demographic shifts and ethical quandaries that doctors will face ...

A survey of general practitioners in Israel and 20 European countries finds GPs prescribe placebo treatments on average once every 2 weeks; the practice also occurs in the US.

A new Republican-authored bill seeks to exempt certain medical procedures from the definition of abortion in state law.

Medical malpractice, legally known as professional negligence, occurs when a healthcare provider's actions or inactions deviate from the established standard of care, resulting in injury or harm to a ...

For decades, researchers have looked for links. Most believe the disorder springs from a complex interplay of genetics and environmental factors.

Independent physician practices are disappearing as hospitals, payers, corporate entities and private equity expand their reach, according to a new Government Accountability Office report. Here are ...

Donald Trump posted and deleted an AI video promoting healing "med bed" technology. Origins of this theory are rooted in far-right conspiracy forums.

Here’s what sepsis is, what causes it and how it’s treated if it affects you or someone you love.

A preexisting condition usually refers to a health issue you had before the date new health coverage starts. People may also use it to refer to health conditions you had before a new one began. Since ...