“The Woman Just Has To Suffer”: Changing How Medicine Views Women’s Health
Dr. Diane Harper proposes a new, FDA-approved screening method that’s proven to reduce cases of cervical cancer more than standard practices.
Is The Secret To Living Only Found Within A Terminal Diagnosis?
Multiple systems atrophy is a rare and deadly brain disease that affects nearly every system in the body. While new research shows promise for the future, the cure won’t come in time to save Larry Baden, an MSA patient.
Locked-In Pt. 2: The Unexpected Consequences Of Cheating Death
Haendel went on to recover from his deadly disease, beating all the odds. However, this journey opened his eyes to the pitiful state of accessibility in our society.
Why Is Forced Sterilization Still Legal In America?
Our experts explain how this practice has been used throughout history and discuss the debate of outlawing forced sterilization.
Medical Notes: Staying Safe During the Solar Eclipse, Why You Should Constantly Talk To Your Newborn, and Are You Over-Medicated?
Are you over-medicated? Reading may be the secret to success. If you’re pregnant, you may want to add more salt to your diet.
Medical Notes: How Childhood Trauma Leads To Chronic Pain, The Gut Bacteria That’s Harming Your Bones, And Detecting Cancer Faster Than Ever Before
We can test for cancer faster than ever before. Do you know what’s causing your chronic pain? Gut bacteria is important – but it’s not always good for our health. How to stop a stomach bug from infecting your whole family.
Bioethics Part 2: Should You Have The Right To End Your Own Life?
Dr. Brooke Ellison, a quadriplegic, and Dr. Jeffrey Bishop explore the many ethical decisions that surround end-of-life care.
“There’s No ‘Normal’ Person”: The Intersection of Ethics and Disability
Experts explain how the disabled community is often left behind in society, medicine, and bioethics.
Correcting the Misinformation Surrounding Parents With Disabilities
Hull’s new book ‘We’ve Got This’ compiles stories from disabled parents around the world to prove that having a disability doesn’t equate to being a bad parent.
How Air Travel Becomes a Nightmare for People With Disabilities
Josue Cordova explains the struggles of traveling with a disability and how to fix these issues.
Medical Notes: December 11, 2022
A new test could better detect autism in children. Then, can air particles cause a heart attack? Then, A new, non-pharmaceutical approach to treating type two diabetes. And finally…can grocery shopping actually predict longevity?
How Sleep Research Is Improving Communication Technology
In an effort to progress communication technology for the physically disabled, Dr. Daniel Rubin, a neurologist, is working to uncover some of the questions around sleep
