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The Human Cost of a Broken System
The Human Cost of a Broken System
I recently finished Atul Gawande’s book Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End, which explores the complexities of aging…
Carrie Young, FINN Partners
Aug 1
Editor's Picks
The Importance of Nutritional Wellness
The Importance of Nutritional Wellness
Dr. Hussam Hamoush
Jul 25
Sustaining Progress in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS
Sustaining Progress in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS
By Florence Riako Anam, Co-Executive Director, GNP+ and Sharon Quntai, Africa Media Relations Specialist, FINN Partners
Sharon Quntai
Jul 25
Digital Therapy as Good as In-Person Sessions?
Digital Therapy as Good as In-Person Sessions?
The pandemic brought us closer to a digital world where even therapy can be obtained online, but how does it measure up to the traditional…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jul 25
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Opinion
A Glimmer of Hope: New Alzheimer’s Findings Offer a Reason to Smile
A Glimmer of Hope: New Alzheimer’s Findings Offer a Reason to Smile
I sometimes wonder if my writing focus on Alzheimer’s stems from a deep-seated fear of the disease.
Michael Hunter, MD
Aug 15
This Weeks Editors Choice
Two Views of World-Class Patient Care — Inside-Out and Outside-In
Two Views of World-Class Patient Care — Inside-Out and Outside-In
Can We Create a World in which Kindness is Infused into Patient-Centered Medical Care?
Gil Bashe
Aug 14
Pick of the Week
Are You Being Forgotten in the Emergency Room?
Are You Being Forgotten in the Emergency Room?
ER waits can be chaotic and uncomfortable, but most people don’t realize they are being treated as soon as they walk in.
Jesse Smith, MD
Aug 16
One Test to Rule Them All: The End of Diagnostic Guesswork
One Test to Rule Them All: The End of Diagnostic Guesswork
Envision a future where a simple blood test, a painless swab, or a breathalyzer could unveil every hidden ailment within your body…
Michael Hunter, MD
Aug 16
The Future of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: Insights from Dr. Pradeep Natarajan
The Future of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: Insights from Dr. Pradeep Natarajan
In a recent Ground Truths podcast, Dr. Eric Topol interviewed Dr. Pradeep Natarajan, Director of Preventive Cardiology at Mass General…
Christopher Nial
Aug 14
The Lens I Left Behind (And What I Found)
The Lens I Left Behind (And What I Found)
In the chaotic whirlwind of modern life, where stress sometimes clouds my mind, finding moments of clarity and peace can feel like an…
Michael Hunter, MD
Aug 14
Get Rid of Painful Experiences That Linger in Memory
Get Rid of Painful Experiences That Linger in Memory
Life is full of memories we cherish and ones that float up and keep pricking away at our emotions, but we can practice defeating them.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Aug 13
The Economic and Societal Imperatives of Life Course Immunisation
The Economic and Societal Imperatives of Life Course Immunisation
Immunisation has long been celebrated as one of the most cost-effective public health interventions. However, its value extends beyond just…
Christopher Nial
Aug 13
When Life Gets Blurry, I Focus on My Camera
When Life Gets Blurry, I Focus on My Camera
The unexpected mental health benefits of photography.
Michael Hunter, MD
Aug 13
Beyond Water: Innovative Hydration in Sports for Optimal Performance
Beyond Water: Innovative Hydration in Sports for Optimal Performance
Dr. Hussam Hamoush
Aug 12
A Journey into Physical Well-being
A Journey into Physical Well-being
In our journey towards holistic well-being, physical wellness stands as the seventh pillar — the cornerstone that supports our overall…
Dr. Hussam Hamoush
Aug 12
Understanding Sports Supplements: What Works and What Doesn’t
Understanding Sports Supplements: What Works and What Doesn’t
Dr. Hussam Hamoush
Aug 12
Do Pets Grieve the Loss of Their Pet Friends or Us?
Do Pets Grieve the Loss of Their Pet Friends or Us?
We grieve when we lose someone we love or when one of our pets dies, but do pets grieve too when their “friends” die or we die?
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Aug 12
The Impact of COVID-19 Vaccines in Reducing Mortality and the Summer Wave
The Impact of COVID-19 Vaccines in Reducing Mortality and the Summer Wave
From their introduction in December 2020 to March 2023, COVID-19 vaccines significantly reduced the mortality rate due to the pandemic…
Christopher Nial
Aug 12
Weed’s Dark Side: Excessive Use Linked to Head and Neck Cancer
Weed’s Dark Side: Excessive Use Linked to Head and Neck Cancer
One of my recent patients asked me if I thought his marijuana use had something to do with his head and neck cancer.
Michael Hunter, MD
Aug 12
Couch Potatoes Beware! Science Says Your Netflix Binges Could Be Deadly
Couch Potatoes Beware! Science Says Your Netflix Binges Could Be Deadly
I love movies.
Michael Hunter, MD
Aug 11
Beat Breast Cancer: How Simple Lifestyle Tweaks May Save Lives
Beat Breast Cancer: How Simple Lifestyle Tweaks May Save Lives
I am an oncologist.
Michael Hunter, MD
Aug 10
Psychedelics’ Lobbying Goes Into High Gear to Treat PTSD
Psychedelics’ Lobbying Goes Into High Gear to Treat PTSD
The search for effective medications to treat PTSD may have found an answer, but roadblocks are preventing its use, and now there are new…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Aug 10
Dementia Destroys Brain Health, But Research Is Pointing to Something New to Fight It
Dementia Destroys Brain Health, But Research Is Pointing to Something New to Fight It
Too many people worldwide will suffer the life-destroying effects of dementia, but there are ways to ward it off, and not all of them are…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Aug 9
Eat Your Way to a Better Sex Life: Ultimate Foods for Libido and Performance
Eat Your Way to a Better Sex Life: Ultimate Foods for Libido and Performance
I hesitated to write this essay.
Michael Hunter, MD
Aug 9
Arterial Calcification Can Affect Atherosclerotic Plaque Formation. Here’s How It Happens.
Arterial Calcification Can Affect Atherosclerotic Plaque Formation. Here’s How It Happens.
It’s a case where calcification accelerates the entire issue, which just worsens the entire issue of heart disease.
Dr Joel Yong, PhD
Aug 8
A Mystifying New Memory Deficit Isn’t Alzheimer’s and Has a New Name
A Mystifying New Memory Deficit Isn’t Alzheimer’s and Has a New Name
Memory loss can be difficult to diagnose and is often mistaken for Alzheimer's, but new research is uncovering yet another form of memory…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Aug 8
Climate Change Unleashes “Fire Brain” as Wildfires Engulf the Forests
Climate Change Unleashes “Fire Brain” as Wildfires Engulf the Forests
The smoke from multiple fires across the forests of the US isn’t just destroying trees; it’s causing mental health issues.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Aug 7
Aspirin: A Daily Dose of Defiance Against Colon Cancer for the High-Risk Crowd
Aspirin: A Daily Dose of Defiance Against Colon Cancer for the High-Risk Crowd
As an oncologist, I am particularly interested in reducing the number of people who come to my door.
Michael Hunter, MD
Aug 7
Pump Up Your Brainpower: The Surprising Link Between Lifting Weights and Sharper Thinking
Pump Up Your Brainpower: The Surprising Link Between Lifting Weights and Sharper Thinking
I regularly lift weights.
Michael Hunter, MD
Aug 6
The Dangers of AI “Friends” or Others Require Attention
The Dangers of AI “Friends” or Others Require Attention
When AI begins to replace human interactions, what concerns should we have?
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Aug 6
Chemo Brain Fog: Blame it on the Gut Bugs?
Chemo Brain Fog: Blame it on the Gut Bugs?
Earlier this week, I met a lovely young woman who had recently completed chemotherapy for breast cancer.
Michael Hunter, MD
Aug 5
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