Incarceration, Mortality, Race: Health Impacts of Prison for Black Americans
In the US, unequal incarceration rates exact a cost on Black Americans that have long-lasting health implications.
Chimeric Antigen Receptor Therapies: The Future of Cancer Medicine
The field of CAR-T cell therapies has skyrocketed in the past decade. What are the implications for these novel cancer treatments?
Health Beyond the Blog: To DST, or Not To DST. That Is The Question
Recommendation: The NPR podcast Short Wave dives into the controversy around making daylight saving time permanent.
The Placebo Effect: Refining the Definition of Healing
Understanding the almost-magical, still-mysterious placebo effect could reorient healthcare by giving us a new perspective on healing.
Health Beyond the Blog: From Stress to Happiness
A stressed-out filmmaker, a 92-year-old monk and the self-described "happiest man in the world" hike Argentina's Patagonia region in search of life's purpose.
When Doctors (and Other Providers) Doubt: Vaccine Hesitancy In Healthcare
Hesitancy and misinformation have marked th eCovid vaccine campaign. How do we respond when the hesitant are healthcare workers?
Traditional Medicine in The Modern World: Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine, known as TCM, has persisted into the 21st century through a mix of cultural relevance and strong government support.
Modern Fertility: The Science of Surrogacy
Surrogacy is an increasingly common method of achieving a pregnancy, but it poses scientific challenges and emotional demands.
Health Beyond the Blog: Sharing Medical Cases through Storytelling
Clinical pharmacist Dr. Bernard Hsu, known on social media as Chubby Emu, has attracted almost 2.5 million followers with his dramatic medical storytelling.
Georgia’s “Critical Race Theory” Bill 377 and its Impact on Public Health
The Georgie Senate's Bill 377, which would prevent university teaching on "divisive concepts" such as racism, will be a critical interference in public health education.