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A recent study found that obese or severely obese patients have a 60% higher risk of chronic diarrhea vs those who are within a normal weight range. 

At first the patient's only complaint is dyspnea; 30 minutes later he is in cardiac arrest. What happened? What's your diagnosis?

Screening for depression among ACS patients is widely recommended by professional guidelines, but a new study suggests little return on the investment.

Trikafta™ is the first triple combination therapy approved for the treatment of the most common cystic fibrosis mutation. 

How current are you on the outbreak of lung injuries associated with e-cigarette use, as of today? Take our pop quiz on the latest facts and figures to find out. 

A mobile compendium of hepatology assessment tools, an app to help select the right treatment regimen, and 3 more liver apps for primary care.

Eating just half a serving more a day of nuts can help ward off weight gain and lower the risk of obesity, according to a recent study. 

The third quarter saw several novel drugs win FDA-approval for a variety of conditions often seen in primary care.

A new study suggests that deep brain stimulation may be a safe and effective treatment option for patients with treatment-resistant depression. 

CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid have all taken branded and generic ranitidine products off shelves as FDA continues to investigate contamination with a suspected carcinogen.

A new analysis suggests that US adults are improving their eating habits, but continue to get >50% of their caloric intake from low-quality carbohydrates and saturated fats. 

CDC recommends flu vaccination be offered by the end of this month, October; the Centers offer these 5 tips on how to discuss the topic with your patients.

Get highlights from a new CDC report with the most recent number of reported cases, patterns of the outbreak, patient characteristics, and more. 

Physician salaries vary widely across US cities, among specialties, and between men and women. Find out if you're in touch with the compensation pulse.

Lower bleeding rates but no increase in risk of death, MI, or stroke topped results reported from the TWIGHLIGHT study which compared ticagrelor monotherapy at 3 months post-PCI vs ticarelor plus aspirin.

The majority of Americans have a positive view of physicians but mistrust and other issues linger, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey. 

Veterans who suffer from mental illness were found to be at an increased risk for major cardiovascular disease outcomes in a new study. 

Cases of infective endocarditis are on the rise and a new study suggests the opioid epidemic could be to blame.