Can We Fix Our Healthcare System Without Starting From Scratch?
Dr. Amy Finkelstein, a professor of economics, has a plan that aims to please both sides of the political divide.
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The Psychological Trends of the Ever-Growing Gig Economy
Is the freedom of gig work worth the lack of regulation, protections, and benefits? We explore the perception and psychology of gig workers.
Eat The Invaders: How You Can Help Your Local Environment
Two experts reveal how you can help by adding the invasive species in your area into your diet.
Blame Your Grandparents for Your Health Issues
Author Judith Finlayson explains how our grandparents’ habits and behaviors have a direct influence on our DNA.
Dropping the Paywalls to Scientific Research
Experts explain how this will affect the public, researchers, and the publishing industry.
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.
Medical Notes: October 16, 2022
New research gets us one step closer to a cure for rheumatoid arthritis. Then, are you at an increased risk of medical debt? And finally… happy thoughts can extend the effects of antidepressants.
The Unclaimed Bodies of America
Dr. Pamela Prickett explains how states handle the dead who are left without any relatives or loved ones to bury them.
Medical Notes: September 4, 2022
The fashion choice that could help those with muscular dystrophy; Science proves that patience truly is a virtue; And finally…how diabetes makes you pay in more ways than just one.
Wombs For Rent: The Legalization of Commercial Surrogacy
Though many countries have outlawed commercial surrogacy, states in America are beginning to legalize it. Experts weigh in on the ethical implications of commercialized surrogacy.
Domestic Violence: The Tragic Side-Effect of Stay-At-Home Orders
While stay-at-home orders were great for slowing the spread of Covid, they essentially trapped victims with their abusers. As numbers of domestic violence reports rose, women’s shelters were overwhelmed with people in need of safe housing.
No Surprises Act: New Law Protects Patients From Surprise Medical Bills
The No Surprises Act protects patients from having to pay for emergency services at out-of-network facilities and other similar situations. Katie Keith describes why this law is necessary to protect patients.
