Time for a regular checkup? Here's what doctors say you should ask about
If it has been a while since your last checkup and you're feeling some aches and pains, family doctors say it's time to make an appointment.

High blood pressure: Do oral bacteria play a role?
In an intriguing new study, researchers identify an association between specific types of oral bacteria and the risk of hypertension.

First-of-its-kind Medical Technology Patent Issued Enabling Non-invasive Ventilation (NIV) Patients to Communicate Without Mask Removal
 ReddyPort Elbow enables patients to communicate clearly with clinicians and their families during treatment, without NIV mask removal or interruption of (CPAP) or bi-level therapy, reducing known risks for successful NIV therapy.

COVID-19’s Impact On Nursing Shortages, The Rise Of Travel Nurses, And Price Gouging
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, health care leaders warned that hospitals face a nursing shortage. The repeated surges of COVID-19 have made the situation dire, in part due to nurse burnout and moral distress, and hospitals have paid billions to mitigate the staffing shortage.

Reducing anxiety with AI-designed playlists
A new study shows that music playlists curated by AI plus auditory beat stimulation may help reduce symptoms of anxiety for some people.