Doctor Burnout Rates on the Rise

Burnout is a growing problem among American doctors, a new study indicates

Thursday, December 03, 2015 Follow Us         Featured Doctor Burnout Rates on the Rise Burnout is a growing problem among American doctors, a new study indicates. Analyzing the results of 2011 and 2014 surveys of more than 6,000 doctors across the United States... Read more ...  News Patient's Mood During Medical Procedure May Affect Outcomes A patient's mood while undergoing a medical procedure can affect the results, a new study suggests. "Our study shows that mood matters," said lead researcher Dr. Elvira Lang... Read more ... Powerful New Pot May Harm the Brain, Researchers Say Smoking high-potency marijuana might damage nerve fibers that connect the brain's two hemispheres, a new study reports. MRI scans of nearly 100 people -- including some... Read more ... Trouble Sleeping? New Treatment Options May Help Two out of five Americans regularly don't get enough shut-eye. If you're one of them, your health may be at risk. "We now know that lack of sleep, insomnia, is likely to put you at greater risk of... Read more ... Teasing Girls About Weight May Cause Lasting Harm Teasing overweight girls about their weight can cause lasting harm to their self-image and might increase their risk of eating disorders, a new study suggests. "Weight status may... Read more ... Depression Center MedicineNet's Depression Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind. Get access to various depression topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. Depression is an illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. It affects how one eats and sleeps, the way one feels about oneself, and the way one thinks about things. The main types of depression are major depression, dysthymia, and bipolar disease (also called manic-depressive disease). Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home