The ‘Perfect Pregnancy’ Doesn’t Exist: Childbirth Throughout History
Dr. Lara Freidenfelds explains how our mindset has changed over time and the repercussions that follow.
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Evolution Pt.2: Is the Success of Humanity Based on Luck?
We break down how our ancestors' genetic history affects our current biological makeup – including our vulnerability to disease.
Evolution Pt.1: How Our Ancestry Is Revolutionizing Precision Medicine
Our expert this week explains that in order to move into this new era of medicine, we need to take a look back at our evolutionary path.
Honoring Nazi Doctors and Criminals: The Dark Side of Medical Eponyms
Experts from Harvard and Mayo Clinic explain how medical eponyms can go awry and place honor on criminals or even the wrong person.
The Woman Behind the Polio Vaccine
In honor of Women’s History Month, Author Lynn Cullen explains Horstmann’s crucial role in the fight against polio.
A Look at the Rising Field of Genetic Counseling
Our experts explain how to know if you need to see a genetic counselor.
Genomics Pt. 2: Designer Babies, Illegal Experiments, and Moral Issues
Our experts explain the ethical debate surrounding gene editing in humans. Where do we draw the moral line and have we already crossed it?
‘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.
How Ordinary People Became America’s First Paramedics
In 1966, Americans were more likely to die from a car crash than soldiers in the Vietnam War. Most people needing emergency assistance were carried to the hospital in the back of a police car. In his new book, Kevin Hazzard uncovers how our modern-day paramedics came to be.
Medical Notes: May 29, 2022
AI can predict fatal heart attacks. Lack of patient diversity in Alzheimer's research threatens accurate diagnosing in people of color. 1 in 3 Americans will develop a substance use disorder. And finally, is religion the downfall of consumerism?
How Did the Pandemic Affect Child Abuse?
This week on RHJ - two medical experts who specialize in studying and uncovering child abuse discuss the contradicting evidence of how the pandemic affected rates of child maltreatment.
Pig Organs Could Solve the Organ Shortage Crisis
Doctors successfully transplanted pig kidneys into a brain-dead human for the first time. An expert discusses the future of organ transplants.
