Doc on the Street: Answering Patients’ Tough Questions
[embedded content] In this video, Mikhail Varshavski, DO — who goes by “Dr. Mike” on social media — takes to the streets of New York City for a new episode of Curbside Consult. Following is a partial transcript of the video (note that errors are possible): Varshavski: You might be wondering why I’m in Central […]
Everyone Seems To Be Joining BeReal. Here’s What You Need To Know.
The latest social media app making a buzz is called BeReal, and its popularity soared in 2022. Reaching over 56 million downloads this year, its reputation for prioritizing more genuine, in-the-moment content even caught the attention of rival TikTok, which launched a competing feature named TikTok Now for users to share their “most authentic moments.” […]
When Things Go Wrong On ‘Naked and Afraid’
In this post, Mikhail Varshavski, DO — who goes by “Dr. Mike” on social media — reacts to medical scenes from the popular TV show “Naked and Afraid.” Watch the video here. Following is a partial transcript of the video (note that errors are possible): Varshavski: “Naked and Afraid” is a show on Discovery Channel […]
Doctor Fact-Checks ‘The Simpsons’ Medical Scenes
[embedded content] In this video, Mikhail Varshavski, DO — who goes by “Dr. Mike” on social media — reacts to medical procedures seen on “The Simpsons.” Following is a partial transcript of the video (note that errors are possible): Homer’s doctor: Mr. Simpson, let me outline the gastric bypass surgery procedure for you, okay? We […]
A Medical Look at What Killed Every President
[embedded content] In this video, Mikhail Varshavski, DO — who goes by “Dr. Mike” on social media — takes a trip through history to look at what caused each U.S. president’s death. Following is a partial transcript of the video (note that errors are possible): Varshavski: There have been 45 presidents in the history of […]
Can Antidepressants Really Cause A Heat Stroke In The Summer?
I don’t know about you, but I keep seeing social media posts about antidepressants increasing the risk of heat stroke. In medication commercials, you hear a long list of side effects, but so many seem rare. Is this something we need to be worried about? As a proud user of Prozac, I figured this was […]
Amy Schumer Insists She’s ‘Not Shading’ Tom Holland With Social Media Mental Health Joke
Comic Amy Schumer wants fans to know a joke about social media and mental health wasn’t a dig at actor Tom Holland, who recently revealed that he’s taking a respite from some online platforms. On Sunday, the stand-up comedian posted a tongue-in-cheek video on Instagram about what she’s doing to maintain her mental health. Advertisement […]
Opinion | What Led to Amazon’s Big Bet on Primary Care?
The news of Amazon’s acquisition of One Medical captured mainstream media attention, shaking the healthcare and tech industries along the way. This deal is perceived to be so transcendent and disruptive that reaction to the news is still reverberating. There has been a flurry of commentary on what Amazon intends to do with One Medical, […]
Opinion | Stop Bashing Physician-Entrepreneurs
I see your comments on social media, and I wonder: Why are you upset? How do the negative comments toward physician colleagues serve you? This is not an attack (that would be hypocritical). Rather, I invite you to genuinely ask yourself these questions as I sense something familiar — a projection of frustration and pain, […]
Doctors React to Shocking Sex Stories
[embedded content] In this video, Mikhail Varshavski, DO — who goes by “Dr. Mike” on social media — and Rena Malik, MD, react to “Sex Sent Me to the ER,” a show where actors portray real life/true medical scenarios. Following is a partial transcript of the video (note that errors are possible): Varshavski: Sex sent […]