U.S. News & World Report’s annual list of best hospitals and specialties is closely watched by the industry, and as the sector evolves, the magazine updates its methodology to keep up. Ben Harder, chief of health analysis for publication, outlined the changes coming to the annual list and what may show up later down the… Read More: U.S. News & World Report to tweak best hospital rankings… »
Psoriasis typically causes a scaly, red rash that can appear almost anywhere on a person’s body, including the feet. Psoriasis on the feet can be painful and challenging to treat. Psoriasis is a long-term condition that affects up to 7.5 million people in the United States. Doctors do not fully understand what causes this skin… Read More: Medical News Today: Managing psoriasis on the feet »
Exposure to blue light may help combat hypertension, according to a recent study. If the findings are replicated in a larger sample, blue light could provide a cost-effective and side effect-free intervention. Blue light may be the future of blood pressure treatment. The results of an investigation into the effects of blue light on high… Read More: Medical News Today: Could blue light reduce blood pressure? »
A new study examines the behavior of a cancer-killing virus that fits tumor cells perfectly and leaves healthy cells intact. Can we tame viruses to use them as a treatment for cancer? Cancer is a chronic disease that kills millions of people worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer is the second leading… Read More: Medical News Today: New virus could help destroy cancer »