Second Opinion

The 'surprise' question 09.07.2017 3:51 ↓

A good reminder to extend care.

A plant for that may just be the answer 02.07.2017 4:26 ↓

Will people find it acceptable?

Risk factors for chronic opioid use 25.06.2017 4:22 ↓

They aren't what you might think.

Blushing 18.06.2017 4:28 ↓

The body’s reaction to an emotional trigger.

Drug promotion drives up health care costs 11.06.2017 4:24 ↓

Sometimes the promotions are rather sneaky.

Does technology drive up health costs? 04.06.2017 4:34 ↓

In three important ways it does.

Conscientious objectors in medicine 28.05.2017 4:28 ↓

Who decides what looks nice?

Poverty as a risk factor for illness 21.05.2017 4:28 ↓

The poor are stuck and need help getting out...

Drugs that don’t work 14.05.2017 4:20 ↓

No choice about a flu medicine.

Pharmaceutical promotion to health providers 07.05.2017 7:59 ↓

The bribes and gifts continue….

Benefits of medical marijuana 30.04.2017 4:29 ↓

For too long our heads have been in the sand...

FDA permits sales of genetic tests to the public 23.04.2017 4:23 ↓

When does the public need medical advice and when does it not?

Prostate cancer screening recommendations 16.04.2017 4:58 ↓

There is still no clear answer and the decision is not easy

Learning from others 09.04.2017 4:29 ↓

If we listen there is lots we can learn from those around us.

Do we need more doctors? 02.04.2017 4:31 ↓

A tough question, but perhaps it's the wrong question to ask.

Bullying patients to get what we want 26.03.2017 4:31 ↓

What we are looking for is a partnership.

Our judgmental side 19.03.2017 4:32 ↓

It can change – but only with effort and will.

The doubtful case of walking pneumonia 12.03.2017 4:23 ↓

Unnecessary antibiotics...

The use of animals in medicine 05.03.2017 4:24 ↓

It is long past time to end this practice.

The making of a healthy nation 26.02.2017 4:29 ↓

Let's at least agree on how we measure our health.

Complaining 19.02.2017 4:10 ↓

Complaints are far more than they seem.

Right care is good care 12.02.2017 4:36 ↓

Why do we overuse care that offers no benefit?

The basis of stigma 05.02.2017 4:30 ↓

What can we learn about how to be more inclusive?

We need to stop talking 29.01.2017 4:22 ↓

Listening is powerful medicine.

Vitamins and supplements 22.01.2017 4:31 ↓

Why do more than half of Americans take these products?