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There have been 14 confirmed cases of plague reported in the US in 2015, with 4 deaths.

The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recently released new recommendations encouraging physicians to thoroughly inform patients of their options when it comes to dermatologic medications and procedures.

Some of the most popular restaurant chains are under fire for being a part of the antibiotic-resistant superbugs problem. Starbucks devotees, you might want to sit down for this one…

Vitamin D insufficiency or deficiency is associated with an accelerated loss of cognitive functions in older adults from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. But it is more pronounced in some groups, Rutgers University researchers report.

Exhaled breath condensate analysis is useful in assessing patients who are having difficulty breathing. Though the technique is non-invasive, it can be difficult for sick patients

A new model may help researchers better understand a key function that affects autism and other behavioral and neurological disorders.

A set of gene of genes or "gene signature" may predict the onset of Alzheimer's disease and other disease of older age years in advance, report researchers in the September 6 online issue of Genome Biology.

Boys are diagnosed with autism with far more frequency than girls, at a ratio of roughly one to four. Could differences in core symptoms explain some of this variation?

There are many moving parts when it comes to the immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and focusing on the body's natural antibodies may be just what the doctor ordered.

Patients in the emergency room for a recent heart attack may be prescribed ticagrelor by the attending physician. A recent study showed getting patients the treatment as early as in the ambulance can provide additional benefits.

A Canadian company announced it would invest $100 million (US dollars) in Jamaican marijuana research and development. A Colorado company also plans to invest there. Though marijuana has long been grown in Jamaica and exported illegally, the island's government decriminalized medical use in February.

This article summarizes the most popular diet plans in MS for easier use in your clinical practice.

Massive weight loss (MWL) provides obvious health benefits, including reducing morbidity and mortality risks, but it brings some medical and psychological challenges as well. MWL patients are often left with excessive amounts of sagging skin, particularly in the thighs, under the arms, around the abdomen, and around the face.

Study results show that health care practitioners who treat psoriasis patients often miss important opportunities to communicate the cardiovascular risks those patients are likely to face.

The nation's 14th largest health system, North Shore-LIJ, is rebranding as Northwell Health, effective in 2016. Headquartered in Great Neck, NY, the system has facilities throughout Long Island, in New York City and in Westchester County.

When it comes to lumbar spinal stenosis, the ultimate goal is to provide both pain relief and improved physical function. But a new study found that if patients could only choose one, they would go with pain relief.

Researchers are planning a study that will look at the behavioral and biological factors behind Binge-Eating Disorder, including the brain circuits and chemistry that may help explain the condition.

A Phase III study comparing an infliximab biosimilar to Remicade for rheumatoid arthritis patients found that the two treatments have essentially the same outcomes.

Developing arthritis increases the risk of falling into poverty, especially for women, a new study shows.

A new evidence-based classification system for gout has been shown to outperform the current gold standard, which could lead to an updated protocol.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that two million people are infected with an antibiotic-resistant bacteria every year. Now, a new group of antibiotics has shown promising results against a deadly bacteria.

Researchers at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) recently discovered specific genetic variants that are carried by children with very early onset inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

The use of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) has been rising steadily. But they can cause complications. In an article in Annals of Internal Medicine a multispecialty panel reports on the Michigan Appropriateness Guide for Intravenous Catheters (MAGIC). The panel came up with new PICC criteria.

Firefighters aren't the only heroes coping with wildfires in the Western US. The record-setting blazes are sending droves of patients with breathing problems to hospitals and clinics seeking help from pulmonologists.

Men searching for breast reduction procedures should stick to fat freezing, or cryolipolysis – the safe and effective non-invasive alternative to fat reduction that doesn't damage surrounding tissue.

While everyone should keep their cholesterol levels under control, those who suffer from migraine headaches may want to pay extra attention to their diet and exercise routine.

Neurological disorders can cause both respiratory and sleep disorders. A sleep disorder specialist reviewed recent findings.

The National Football League (NFL) officially kicked off the 2015 regular season on September 10, and research on former players revealed a rather damaging outcome associated with the game (besides the Deflategate controversy, that is).

Evaluating COPD patients using Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease's system does not predict decline rates, a Korean study found.

The MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine is capable of preventing the highly contagious measles virus in a wide range of people, but an eligibility update now excludes pregnant women.