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The NFL is taking steps to better care for players and their families.

Amid Lawsuit, NFL Looks to Take Better Care of Players

In a first, NFL owners, players, coaches, and medical staff are taking steps to help better care for and treat injuries among players.

New Technologies for Healthcare and Other Industries Debut at SXSW 2013

At the recent SXSW Interactivity Conference in Austin, Texas, companies unveiled new products for consumers based on new technology in the medical industry.

Not enough medical students become primary care physicians.

Few Pre-Med Students Hope to Go Into Primary Care

A new survey by Kaplan Test Prep shows that only 32% of pre-medical students say they plan on becoming primary care physicians after earning their Doctor of Medicine.

An aging population fuels the need for more medical scientists.

Demand for Better Medicines Creates Need for More Medical Scientists

While the current economy has not been good to many occupations, the nation's aging population has certainly created job opportunities for professions in and related to the healthcare industry.

Fewer Colleges Mandate Physical Education Classes

In the 1920s, a vast majority of four-year universities required students to take physical education classes before earning their bachelor's degrees.Read More

Tuesday, Jan 08 2013 11:00 AM

IBM's Watson Computer System to Collaborate with Medical Students

IBM's Watson has collaborated with students in the past, and is now set to visit a medical school, which will benefit both the computer system and healthcare professionals.Read More

Wednesday, Nov 07 2012 11:00 AM

Most medical school admissions officials are optimistic about the MCAT2015.

Medical Schools Admissions Officials Optimistic About New MCAT

If students plan to start medical school in the fall of 2016 or later, they will have to take the new MCAT2015.Read More

Monday, Nov 05 2012 10:00 AM

Financial Concerns Deter Medical Students From Becoming Primary Care Physicians

Many medical students choose not to become primary care physicians to avoid falling into debt after graduation.Read More

Monday, Sep 24 2012 11:00 AM

UNC Launches Groundbreaking Bachelor's Degree in Sleep Science

The University of North Carolina (UNC) Charlotte and UNC Chapel Hill plan to pair up to offer the world's first bachelor's degree in neurodiagnostics and sleep science.Read More

Monday, Jul 23 2012 08:49 AM

How Will the Supreme Court's Ruling Affect Healthcare Jobs for Degree Holders?

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court largely upheld President Barack Obama's 2010 Affordable Care Act, stating that it is within Congress' powers to impose tax penalties on individuals who do not have health insurance.Read More

Thursday, Jun 28 2012 09:56 AM

New Report Highlights the Growing Demand for Healthcare Professionals

Recently, the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce analyzed just how fast the demand for healthcare workers is growing, and how many more professionals the nation will need in the future.Read More

Thursday, Jun 21 2012 10:04 AM

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