Category: 5. Health
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Mentoring the ‘elite of the elite’ hospital residents at Hadassah
For hundreds of years, medical students became hospital interns, passed tests, received approval from senior physicians, graduated – with some studying specialties as residents at home and going on to fellowships abroad – and were… Continue Reading
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Pooling the Middle East’s medical resources, physicians compare notes
Has peace finally settled on the Middle East, allowing people from Iran, Lebanon, Egypt, and Israel to sit together and discuss differences in healthcare among them and the governmental, social, economic, and/or environmental policies? No,… Continue Reading
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Will You Call ChatGPT If You’re Lonely During The Holidays?
December’s twinkling lights are here, a time of joy and togetherness. For some, however, the holiday season is overshadowed by loneliness. Has OpenAI timed its new companion feature to a week before Christmas? With tech companies offering an… Continue Reading
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A Biologist Explains The ‘Weird’ Habits Of People Who Live To 100+ Years Old
Most of us have a good sense of what counts as a healthy versus unhealthy lifestyle. Nevertheless, … [+] there’s more to longevity than just diet, exercise and sleep–as evidenced by the quirky stories explored here. getty The animal kingdom… Continue Reading
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Raw Farm Is Doubling Down On Selling Raw Milk At Scale
The country’s biggest producer of raw milk has seen its sales grow exponentially to more than $30 million, despite the health risks of forgoing pasteurization. With RFK Jr. nominated to lead HHS under Trump, it hopes to sell even more. By Amy… Continue Reading
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Lifesaver’s guide: How to treat a fentanyl victim
Naloxone is an over-the-counter nasal-spray medication that can save an overdose victim by rapidly reversing the effects of fentanyl, heroin and other opioids. Doctors urge all people – especially those with prescription opioids at home or… Continue Reading
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How The ‘Snowmanning’ Dating Trend Could Bring Sexual Health Risks
Beware of getting snowed by someone participating in the “snowmanning” dating trend. (Photo: Getty) getty If you find a new sexual partner this Winter Holiday season, take appropriate precautions. Beware of getting snowed by someone… Continue Reading
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4 Challenges That College Mental Health Will Likely Face In 2025
A person filling a gap with big Rocks to pass to other side of success. getty As 2024 closes, it’s important to summarize the key challenges and opportunities that the field of college mental health will likely face in 2025. This week’s post… Continue Reading
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Societal Perceptions Of Health Insurers: Knights, Knaves, Or Pawns?
Are health insurers knights, knaves, or pawns? getty The British economist Julian LeGrand suggested that public policy is grounded in a conception of humans as “knights,” “knaves,” or “pawns.” Human beings are motivated by virtue (knights) or… Continue Reading
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Telehealth helps people get health care, but access may soon be in limbo
Citations B. Chan et al. Buprenorphine discontinuation in telehealth-only treatment for opioid use disorder: A longitudinal cohort analysis. Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment. Vol. 167, December 2024, 209511. doi:… Continue Reading
