Opinion | There’s No Anki Card for Empathy
Hucko is an MD/MPH student. *Patient’s name has been changed As a medical student on my primary care rotation, I reviewed my next patient’s medical records. Ms. Jones* was a 47-year-old female with a past medical history of breast cancer. Upon entering the room, she appeared nervous and tense, and, unsurprisingly, was picking at her […]
More Than 1 Million People Dropped From Medicaid As States Start Post-Pandemic Purge
More than 1 million people have been dropped from Medicaid in the past couple months as some states moved swiftly to halt health care coverage following the end of the coronavirus pandemic. Most got dropped for not filling out paperwork. Though the eligibility review is required by the federal government, President’s Joe Biden’s administration isn’t […]
Addressing Burnout in an Invisible Part of the Health Workforce
Much has been written about the burnout of frontline health workers during the COVID pandemic and what must be done to help them. But what about public health workers — those operating behind the scenes who are also navigating long hours and increased stress? Helping those workers is the idea behind the Public Health-Hope, Equity, […]
Moon Bin’s Death Is A Painful Reminder Of The Mental Health Crisis In Asian Communities
In recent years, many members of the Korean entertainment industry have been more vocal about mental illness — especially after the deaths of several rising stars, including actor Yoo Joo-eun in 2022 and actor/singer Kim Jong-hyun in 2017. The community’s most recent loss is Moon Bin, a 25-year-old K-pop star and member of the boy […]
CDC Alerts Docs to Watch for Potential Imported Marburg Cases
While there have been no confirmed cases of Marburg virus disease (MVD) outside Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania, clinicians and public health experts should be aware of the potential for imported cases, the CDC said. In a Health Alert Network advisory, the agency said that it is important for clinicians to assess patients for the possibility […]
Opinion | The Best Medicine for Healthcare Workers: A Living Wage
California has long been at the vanguard in addressing society’s most pressing issues. In the 1960’s, growing concern about the health impact of automobile emissions spurred passage of the Clean Air Act, which established national standards barring states from regulating vehicle emissions. But the bill had one notable exemption: California, which had already developed stricter […]
Should You Replace Your Toothbrush After Being Sick? Here’s The Truth.
After you’ve been sick, it’s always a safe bet to clean your home. You can strip your bedsheets, wash your clothes and wipe down surfaces. Doing this may not only provide you with peace of mind, but also get rid of lingering germs. Does that mean replacing your toothbrush, too? After all, it’s possibly the […]
The Most Unexpected Sign Someone Is Having Suicidal Thoughts
miniseries via Getty Images Experts share what to do if someone has been struggling with their mental health and suddenly has a drastic shift in their outlook. When you first picture someone experiencing suicidal thoughts, you might imagine them crying, lying in bed, alone or in pain. Suicidal ideation — and the depression that can […]
Fiber discovery could shape better gut health
Changing the structure of a dietary fibre commonly found in a range of food products has been found to promote healthy gut bacteria and reduce gas formation, a finding that could help people with intolerances to fibre and irritable bowel conditions. A team of scientists from the University of Nottingham, Quadram Institute Biosciences and the […]
Bruce Willis Diagnosed With Frontotemporal Dementia, Family Says
Actor Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, his family said in a statement Thursday. The 67-year-old “Die Hard” star was diagnosed with the disease, also known as FTD, after his prior diagnosis of aphasia progressed, his family said. Advertisement “Unfortunately, challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces. While […]