Dropping the Paywalls to Scientific Research
Experts explain how this will affect the public, researchers, and the publishing industry.
Drunkorexia: A Popular Practice That Leads to Malnourishment
Experts reveal why engaging in this practice can lead to weight gain and other health risks.
‘The Most Powerful Drugs Known to Man’: A Guide to Anesthesia
Dr. James Cottrell believes everyone should be knowledgeable about these dangerous drugs in order to ask questions and make sure you’re getting the best anesthesia – and anesthesiologist -- for your needs.
Trying To Fix the Biased Lab Testing That’s Cost Countless Lives
The main test for kidney disease has historically had different threshold requirements based on race, which has led to lower diagnosing rates and higher death rates from the condition in people of color
Home for the Holidays: Why ER Visits Spike Around Christmas
Experts discuss this phenomenon and share tips on how to safely make it through the holidays.
Being Selfish Is Sometimes the Healthiest Option
Dr. Scott Kaufman discusses the different forms of selfishness and why setting boundaries can be the best way to grow a relationship
Why Getting Stuck in a Crowd Is More Dangerous Than You Think
Dr. William H Warren explains what happens during a crowd surge and how to stay safe in the middle of large gatherings.
Antibiotics: The Growing Health Crisis We’re Not Talking About, Part 1
Dr. John McKillip discusses the overuse, overprescribed, and misprescribed issues that, if left unchecked, could result in up to ten million deaths each year due to antibiotic resistance.
Have We Relied Too Much on Healthcare?
Dr. Michael Stein explains the difference between healthcare and public health, arguing that we should pay more attention to preventing conditions before they occur.
“Field in Crisis”: Doctors Need 26.7 Hours in a Day To Care for Patients
Primary care physicians have been experiencing a shortage in recent years. Couple that with a demanding patient load and it’s no surprise that both doctors and patients are feeling slighted.
Can Dreams Deepen Our Understanding of Mental Illness?
Even with a growing awareness of mental health, researchers say our compassion for those with mental illness hasn’t improved. Dr. Melanie Rosen, an assistant professor of philosophy, thinks the lack of societal empathy could be fixed in our sleep.
Dissecting the Emergency Room: Every Patient Has a Story
As an ER doctor, Jay Baruch wears many hats. He’s a healer, listener, traffic director, and so much more during each shift. But in such a chaotic space, how can doctors maximize their time with patients?
