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How Improving Healthcare For People With Disabilities Helps Everyone

>> December 14, 2025

A new global report reveals widespread problems – from poor provider training to communication barriers – that prevent individuals with IDD from receiving informed, respectful, and effective care.

topics: Communication| Disabilities| Olympics| Public Health

“The Woman Just Has To Suffer”: Changing How Medicine Views Women’s Health

>> March 30, 2025

Dr. Diane Harper proposes a new, FDA-approved screening method that’s proven to reduce cases of cervical cancer more than standard practices.

topics: Biology| Cancer Screening| Cancer Treatment and Research| Disabilities| Disease| Family Medicine| Obstetrics and Gynecology| Patient Care and Safety| Prevention| Public Health| Science| Women's Health

The Pap Smear: Why Is America Holding On To This Outdated Practice?

>> March 23, 2025

Dr. Diane Harper explains why this is a major step forward for women’s healthcare and the importance of female patients advocating for more effective and comfortable procedures from their providers.

topics: Biology| Cancer Screening| Disabilities| Disease| Family Medicine| Obstetrics and Gynecology| Prevention| Public Health| Science

Is The Secret To Living Only Found Within A Terminal Diagnosis?

>> January 26, 2025

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.

topics: Death and Grief| Disabilities| Disease| DNA and Genetics| Experimental Treatments| Genomics| Medical Research| Neuroscience and Neurology| Patient Care and Safety| Research and Clinical Trials| Risk

The Forever Child Pt.2: Do Parents Always Know Best?

>> January 12, 2025

Our experts explain why parents may choose this path for their child, the gaps in care for people with profound disabilities, and how much of a voice the disabled community should have on this choice.

topics: Bioethics| Children| Disabilities| Ethics| Risk| School| Sleep| Therapy

The Forever Child: A Controversial Practice That Halts Growth Of The Disabled

>> January 5, 2025

Parents say it makes caregiving easier, but disability advocates argue it’s an infringement on human rights.

topics: Bioethics| Children| Consumerism| Disabilities| Ethics| Human Rights| Risk| School| Sleep| Therapy

Locked-In Pt. 2: The Unexpected Consequences Of Cheating Death

>> November 24, 2024

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.

topics: Accessibility| Communication| Disabilities| Disease| Doctors| Mental Health| Pharmacology and Toxicology| Recovery| Rehabilitation

Why Is Forced Sterilization Still Legal In America?

>> June 9, 2024

Our experts explain how this practice has been used throughout history and discuss the debate of outlawing forced sterilization.

topics: Debate| Disabilities| Fertility| History| Human Rights| Mental Health| Public Health| Reproductive Health

Medical Notes: Staying Safe During the Solar Eclipse, Why You Should Constantly Talk To Your Newborn, and Are You Over-Medicated?

>> April 10, 2024

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.

topics: Aging and the Elderly| Children| Disabilities| Disease| Education| History| Language| Medication| News and Headlines| Nutrition and Diet| Pregnancy and Child Birth| Prevention| Public Safety| Reading and Writing| Research and Clinical Trials| Risk| School| Space Exploration and Travel

Medical Notes: How Childhood Trauma Leads To Chronic Pain, The Gut Bacteria That’s Harming Your Bones, And Detecting Cancer Faster Than Ever Before

>> January 31, 2024

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.

topics: Cancer Treatment and Research| Childhood Trauma| Disabilities| Emotional Trauma| Family Medicine| Gut Bacteria| Inflammation and Pain| News and Headlines| Recovery| Research and Clinical Trials| Risk| Symptoms| Trauma| Viruses

Minute By Minute: Everything You Need To Know About Stroke Prevention

>> December 24, 2023

Our experts give you the tools to know the signs, symptoms, and actions you can take to save a life. Remember to BE FAST, every minute matters.

topics: Disabilities| Prevention| Symptoms| Vulnerable Populations

Bioethics Part 2: Should You Have The Right To End Your Own Life?

>> July 16, 2023

Dr. Brooke Ellison, a quadriplegic, and Dr. Jeffrey Bishop explore the many ethical decisions that surround end-of-life care.

topics: Accessibility| Bioethics| Communication| Consumerism| Disabilities| End of Life Care| Ethics| Health Care| Public Policy and Regulation| Public Safety| Research Ethics| Technology
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