What We Know About King Charles III’s Health History
The announcement Monday that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer has come as a shock to many in Britain, largely because the 75-year-old monarch has generally enjoyed good health through the years. Palace officials did not specify what kind of cancer the king has, or how serious his condition is. They only said […]
King Charles III Has Cancer
Britain’s King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and has begun treatment, Buckingham Palace said Monday. Less than 18 months into his reign, the 75-year-old monarch will suspend public engagements but will continue with state business, and won’t be handing over his constitutional roles as head of state. The palace didn’t disclose what form […]
King Charles III’s Surgery; COVID Timeline Doubted; FDA Approvals Hit High
Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Britain’s King Charles III is scheduled for surgery for an enlarged prostate, and Buckingham Palace stressed that it is a benign condition. (BBC News) FDA announced that Emergent BioSolutions, the manufacturer of naloxone (Narcan), will extend the 4 mg nasal spray’s shelf life from 3 to […]
Opinion | Mandatory Retirement Age for Physicians: Yea or Nay?
In this video, healthcare marketing consultant Ron Harman King, JD, MS, discusses the ongoing debate on whether physicians could be legally forced to retire at a certain age like other professionals –- judges, FBI agents, commercial pilots, military officers, and others. Following is a transcript of his remarks: Is it just me, or are you […]
Opinion | Why Are Female Doctors Sued Nearly Half as Often as Male Doctors?
In this video, healthcare marketing consultant Ron Harman King, MS, discusses a new analysis from the American Medical Association (AMA) that looks at the nearly one-third (31.2%) of U.S. physicians that in 2022 reported they had previously been sued. Following is a transcript of his remarks: A new analysis of lawsuits against doctors yields both […]
Opinion | How to Make Meaningful Moves Toward Health Equity in Cancer Care
“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in healthcare is the most shocking and inhumane.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. In 2023, marginalized communities continue to face disparities and barriers to accessible care. Among women diagnosed with breast cancer, Black women are still approximately 40% more likely to die, and research suggests that the LGBTQ+ […]
Child Molestation Charges Land Seattle-Area Doc With a Suspended License
A King County physician had his license suspended amid allegations of child molestation, the Washington State Department of Health announced earlier this week. In August, Lu Gao, MD, PhD, was arrested and charged with one count of second-degree child molestation-domestic violence and one count of third-degree child molestation-domestic violence in King County Superior Court, according […]
Front-loading calories early in the day reduces hunger but does not affect weight loss
There’s the old saying in dieting that one must “breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dine like a pauper,” based on the belief that consuming the bulk of daily calories in the morning optimizes weight loss by burning calories more efficiently and quickly. But according to a new study publishing September 9 […]
Serena Williams Says Prince Harry Is ‘Always Solving All My Life’s Problems’
Just call Prince Harry the king of problem solving. On Thursday, the Duke of Sussex appeared on a panel for BetterUp, a company that provides employee coaching and mental health services, alongside CEO Alexi Robichaux and tennis great Serena Williams. The royal, who serves as the company’s chief impact officer, spoke with Williams about facing […]