Chronic Conditions

The top news stories in primary care today.

Massive amounts of money are spent on obesity's downstream effects — and not enough on addressing the cause.

The top news stories in primary care today.

Double dose against respiratory illness may be more convenient for patients.

When hospitals communicate with primary care physicians, good things can happen for patients and their doctors.

The top news stories in primary care today.

Efforts to further reduce smoking among older adults are critical

Study reveals 1 in 8 older Americans consuming cannabis

Doctors need to address patients’ worries about costs.

Patients turn to their primary care physicians for answers, making them a key member of a treatment team.

Physicians can improve patient outcomes, accountability, and the financial bottom line through a hybrid focus on social determinants of health.

Researchers say more physicians prescribing buprenorphine could help stem the overdose crisis across the country.

Urology group leader explains why now is the time to reconsider USPSTF recommendations on screening in men.

Class action complaint could involve thousands of people in 21 states.

Most Americans have heard of the drugs and demand is outpacing supply.

‘Gold-standard’ offerings include online education for physicians, other clinicians.

Primary care physicians are in position to connect young patients to appropriate mental health resources. Here’s what you need to know.

New study finds low-sodium diet leads to blood pressure decrease in a week.

Study examines words and tones that physicians use when discussing obesity in the exam room.

Marketed under trade name Zepbound, drug found to produce statistically significant body weight reduction compared to placebo

Physicians can use clinical expertise to check for tooth and gum conditions in patients.

Senate Finance Committee to take up discussion this month.

Falling back and springing ahead may have consequences for human health.

Analysts offer reasons for price changes and potential record numbers of people signing up.

New position paper examines obligations of physicians, patients, governments and society in promoting and providing health in people and their living conditions.

Memberships include zero copay or discounted prescriptions, mental health, urgent care.

American Public Health Association leader discusses legislation and a holistic view of U.S. health care.

Our country must do better against a disease that has become a national silent killer. There is a way for primary care to join the fight.

Cold weather months and holidays are worst for unhealthy blood sugar levels