What patients feel after taking end of life drugs, from a hospice nurse
Julie McFadden, a hospice nurse from California, said: "Many people seem calm. They've decided to take control back, and this is what they want."
Are you a slow caffeine metabolizer? It could be disrupting your sleep
Slow caffeine metabolizers could clear caffeine from their system about four times slower than other people.
My hangovers got really bad—then doctors discovered the truth
Poppy Beguely's world came crashing down at age 19 when a suspected alcohol allergy turned out to be something much more sinister.
Are COVID drugs creating super viruses? Scientists weigh in
Some antivirals work by increasing the rate of mutation in SARS-CoV-2. But could this accelerate the evolution of new, super variants?
"Exciting" progress in cancer research makes tumor cells easier to destroy
It's a really exciting area, and lots of people are trying to find different ways to make immunotherapy work in more people," Susan Kaech told Newsweek.
Russia's medicine shortage worsens as sanctions take toll
Over the past year, dozens of types of drugs have disappeared from pharmacies in Russia.
We Must Harness the Power of Comprehensive Sexuality Education to End AIDS
Comprehensive sexuality education can drastically improve our AIDS response.
The surprising signs your body is allergic or intolerant to alcohol
If you feel physically sick after drinking alcohol, and it's not because you drank too much, you may be intolerant, or even allergic to alcohol.
Big Pharma Should Cut Ad Spending To Fight Climate Change
If Big Pharma actually cares about the environment, there are plenty of areas they can become more sustainable without risking lives.
How To Solve U.S. Drug Shortages
There aren't enough qualified manufacturers in the United States to meet the demand for most generic drugs. Until there are, drug shortages will continue to be a risk.
Nurses allegedly killed patient with pillow after botched sedation
The 36-year-old mom had been suffering from terminal cancer and had been due to receive palliative sedation.
What happens to patients after taking end of life drug, from ahospice nurse
Julie McFadden, from California, told Newsweek that death is "just not talked about, or not explained well," and she aims to educate people better.
Cat's face after medication leaves him "high" has internet in hysterics
One TikTok user commented to say that "there is not a single thought behind those eyes."
ChatGPT can replicate your doctor surprisingly well, study finds
The AI chatbot was found to be 72 percent accurate in clinical decision-making in health care settings, and could even prescribe medication.
The simple exercises you can do to improve eye health, reveals optometrist
Blinking exercises involving closing your eyes for a few seconds before opening them again, repeated multiple times, can help with screen-related eye strain.
How the immortal cells of Henrietta Lacks saved millions of lives
Over 70 years after her death, Lacks' family has finally received compensation for her enormous contribution to medical history.
How Some Health Care Startups Are Putting Patients at Risk
Patient data is being sold as a primary revenue generating stream, but this model is fundamentally misaligned with the health care system.
Suffering with acid reflux? Here's how to fix it, from a gastroenterologist
Roughly 20 percent of people in the U.S suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease. What is it, what triggers it, and how do you stop it?
Woman suffering from back pain becomes paralyzed due to rare syndrome
The woman was found to have Guillain-Barrè syndrome, a condition in which the body's immune system attacks the nerve cells, leading to eventual paralysis.
"Medical history": Disabled doctor uses exoskeleton to perform surgery
Faustino Afonso has always dreamed of being a surgeon but was previously hampered by his disability.
Man who ignored "wonky" pupils diagnosed with brain tumor
"I will always remember seeing the scan, the tumor highlighted in white. It looked huge. My heart sank," Aled Harris told Newsweek.
Rare tropical diseases threaten to plague America
"The risks posed by infectious diseases in the U.S., such as malaria, and their prevention strategies must not be undermined," a global health professor said.
I was paralyzed. Could I actually cut into a child?
I couldn't believe it. My mind was racing.
Woman, 44, dies after being admitted to hospital for toothache
The patient suffered an anaphylactic shock hours after being admitted.
Boy has 11 maggots removed from eyeball after experiencing eye pain
The boy was brought into hospital following two days of redness and swelling, after a fly flew into his eye.
The 3 secret steps to guarantee a good night's rest, from sleep experts
Are you struggling to get a good night's sleep and you've tried everything? Read these three secrets that, according to experts, will definitely help you.
Why you shouldn't let your dog lick your face, from a vet
If you are immunocompromised, have a newborn baby, or allergic to the saliva of a dog, then it may be a good idea to avoid dog licks.
The five foods most likely to cause cancer, according to health experts
A breast cancer surgeon turned functional medicine doctor and a health science journalist tell Newsweek which foods present the highest cancer risk.
Top ways to avoid bloating this summer, according to a gastroenterologist
When to eat—and when not to—can reduce the chances of feeling bloated.
Doctors discover girl's "chronic cough" was a toothpaste cap in her lung
A 7-year-old girl was found to have swallowed a toothpaste cap, which was lodged inside her airways for several weeks before its safe removal.