Stacker-Medical Care

By Ryan Smith for Carrington College Technology has become a central part of modern nursing, from electronic charting systems to AI-powered tools designed to streamline clinical workflows. But as new platforms become more common in healthcare settings, many nurses say they have not received the training needed to feel fully confident using them. A June

By Ryan Kelley for ImageTrend Alicia Raebel was grocery shopping with her three sons when a crash-alert service called. Her husband, John Mazanec, had been in a motorcycle wreck. He was not answering his phone. After a truck turned across his path in Pueblo, Colorado, on Sept. 4, 2025, paramedics found him bleeding heavily. Another

RSV and the flu are both contagious respiratory infections that tend to circulate heavily during the fall and winter months. They can cause symptoms ranging from mild to severe, especially in young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems. Despite some overlap in symptoms, these viruses are caused by different pathogens and require

Every October, Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) gives beneficiaries a six-week window between Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 to reconsider their coverage. Most years, that’s a matter of choice: People can shop around if they want to. But this year, in a growing number of states, it isn’t optional. Their current plan may simply no

When acne keeps coming back, it is easy to end up with a bathroom shelf full of products and no clear idea of what is actually helping. A cleanser may improve things for a week. A spot treatment can dry out one pimple. Then there are hundreds of acne face washes and moisturizers to choose from.

As the colder seasons approach, many people start preparing for fall and winter routines. For most people, this should include getting a yearly flu shot. The flu vaccine is effective and safe and provides protection against flu illness — both for you and for those around you. Getting a flu vaccine can keep you from missing work

While both OCD and anxiety involve worry and distress, they’re distinct mental health conditions with different symptoms, triggers, and treatment approaches. Understanding these differences is crucial for proper diagnosis and effective care. Many people experience intrusive thoughts or feel overwhelmed by worry, but knowing whether these symptoms point to OCD or an anxiety disorder can be challenging.

You probably know that high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or the “bad” cholesterol, can raise your risk for heart attack and stroke. But you may not have heard about apolipoprotein B (ApoB).  The usual numbers in your cholesterol test (lipid profile) may leave out this important measure of your risk for heart disease. Scientists and lipid

Some people taking a GLP-1 medication who also take thyroid medication describe symptoms such as fatigue, constipation, feeling cold, hair thinning and stalled weight loss. This can result in self-questioning that is difficult to answer without looking further: Is it the GLP-1 medication or is it my thyroid? Many of these patients have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis,

You book a doctor’s appointment and pick up a GLP-1 prescription expecting your healthcare routine to get simpler. Take the shots, lose some weight, move on. What happens in the months that follow, though, is a different story. Key takeaways Zocdoc patients who book an initial GLP-1 visit are 21% more likely to book follow-up