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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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.
Medical Notes: Red Meat Allergies, Misdiagnosing Antibiotics, and an Illness That’s Disguised As Picky Eating
Red Meat Allergies, Misdiagnosing Antibiotics, And An Illness That’s Disguised As Picky Eating
Medical Notes: The Rise of Leprosy in America, Eliminating Child Labor, and a New Era of Robotic Prosthetics
The Rise of Leprosy in America, Eliminating Child Labor, and a New Era of Robotic Prosthetics
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.
Medical Notes: How AI Can Read Your Mind, Protecting Your Newborn Baby, and if Extreme Weather Is Threatening Our Wheat Production
Can artificial intelligence read your mind? How moms can protect their newborn babies. Are you doing the best exercise for your health? And will the rising heat wipe out our wheat crops?
“We Live In An Ageist Society”: How To Enjoy Old Age
Dr. Rosanne Leipzig explains what’s normal, what’s not, and how to enjoy your later years in life.
Medical Notes: Increased Pedestrian Fatalities, How Law Enforcement Contributes To Overdose Deaths, and the Dangers of Gas Stoves
Are crosswalks as safe as you think? The war on drugs may be making things worse. Should your stove be gas or electric?
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.
Medical Notes: Death Rates From Recurring Cancer, Stem Cells Fix Bad Hearts & Exercising After a Concussion
Does cancer discriminate based on race? Can stem cells be used to repair diseased hearts? Light exercise may be beneficial for concussion recovery.
“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.
Medical Notes: June 11, 2023
A new brain discovery identifies marker associated with risk of suicide. Researchers estimate half of this population is affected by hearing loss. Scientists are getting up close and personal with our guts. Watching the clock may be worsening your insomnia.
