The Texas Medical Board has begun accepting applications for two new physician license categories created by House Bill 2038, known as the DOCTOR Act, expanding pathways for internationally trained physicians and medical school graduates who did not secure residency positions.

Although urinary tract infections (UTIs) are typically minor—albeit painful—health issues for most people, they can pose serious risks for older adults, particularly those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. In older patients, a common UTI can trigger delirium, a medical emergency marked by sudden confusion and altered awareness.

Wegovy (semaglutide) is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist used for weight loss and weight management and to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events.

C. Noel Bairey Merz, MD, has a pretty good idea why many women with heart disease don’t get the healthcare they need.