Does A Good Bedside Manner Save Lives?
Dr. Wes Ely gives us a unique look into how physicians can humanize patients in the ICU and, in turn, save more lives.
Should Busy Cities Start Banning Left-Hand Turns?
Experts dive into these road rules and offer solutions to simplify your daily errands.
What Crime Shows Won’t Tell You About How To Spot a Liar
Our experts explain the psychology behind why people lie and how you can avoid being duped.
What To Do When Animals Invade Our Habitat
Mary Roach explores the rise of wildlife intruders due to deforestation and pollution. Discover the reasons behind these unexpected visits.
Is There Such Thing as a ‘Safe’ Amount of Caffeine for Teens?
Dr. Holly Benjamin, a University of Chicago professor of pediatrics, discusses the dangers of adolescents consuming high amounts of caffeine.
Are You Protected From Tick-Borne Diseases?
Dr. Bobbi Pritt explains which repellants are worth your money, and the most effective way to remove a tick to avoid diseases.
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.
Is Mental Health a Scapegoat for Mass Violence?
Experts explain what the statistics point to as the underlying cause of mass violence.
Medical Notes: February 5, 2023
Scientists have discovered a new use for vaccines. Is it possible for doctors to care too much? And some good news for people with a sesame allergy.
Saving Our Heroes: Helping First Responders Heal Their PTSD
Dr. Marilyn Wooley helps first responders work through their trauma – proving that a PTSD diagnosis is not the end of their careers.
Medical Notes: October 30, 2022
New research warns of the educational effects of increasing school security. Then, a new blood test could predict worsening effects of Covid-19. Then, your child’s behavioral problems may be caused by medicine taken during pregnancy. And finally, a better way to break up kidney stones.
