What Is Going On With Measles? The Science and Politics of Eradicating Measles

It’s Not Just the Tampon Tax: Why Periods Are Political

More people than ever are discussing periods in public, including a push for “menstrual equity” and an end to tampon taxes. We explain.

How the battle against measles varies around the world

Measles is a global health threat. Snapshots of several countries show how stopping its spread depends on local conditions and beliefs.

Measles Is Spiking Around The Globe. How Worried Should We Be?

The world has two kinds of measles problems. In low-income countries like Madagascar and in strife-ridden countries like Yemen, the disease takes a toll

How to discuss the political climate with kids

A clinical social worker navigates the tricky conversation of politics, and how to deliver it to your child.

Why this doctor decided to run for political office

We have the benefit of an advanced health care system, staffed by the most highly trained, talented practitioners in the world.

Child poverty: What the political parties say they will do for children

More than 220,000 children live in poverty, how do parties pledge to address this issue?

Why we’ll never eradicate malignancy in medical training

Let’s end the hate, the microaggressions, the sexism, and the power differentials. Somehow and someway, there needs to be a system for trainees to report these behaviors - without risking their careers. We’re in desperate need of a checks and balances system.

How life sciences firms are using AI — and how to detect hope vs. hype

Artificial intelligence is one of the biggest buzz phrases in health care right now. What exactly are people talking about?

Is Fetal Tissue Essential to Science?

The Planned Parenthood controversy calls into question the necessity of this area of research.

Will healthcare play nice with data science?

Data science brings new understanding to healthcare and other scientific fields. But does healthcare want to be told something different from such an understanding?

Should medical school encourage political thought?

Many medical schools don’t encourage political thought in their students, far less nurture it.

What should I say to my kids about negative political ads?

Help your kids make sense of negative political ads

Rise Of The Machines: The Future Of Data Science And Machine Learning

Data science and machine learning are offering a variety of new avenues for health care.

When Healthcare and Computer Science Collide Infographic

We’ve often talked about the tech world and the healthcare world and how they’re colliding all over the place in healthcare. We’ve had many discussions whether it’s easier t…

Building A Value-Based Care Model in Life Sciences

An effective value-based care model requires life sciences companies to properly frame their challenges, use learnings from outside the industry, and act boldly in the face of common challenges.

Building Better Healthcare, Science and Society, The Evidence

Building a healthcare system: who gets treated and who pays? Innovation maybe the key.

Birth Control via App Finds Footing Under Political Radar

Apps and websites that use telemedicine and other methods to offer prescriptions have sprung up with little of the furor expected in issues involving reproductive health.

Healthcare Needs Better Data Science: 6 Questions with Dr. Michael Johnson

In a recent NEJM Catalyst article, the authors discussed the topic of data analytics and the need for a more data-driven mindset in healthcare. According to the article, the healthcare industry contributes to 30% of global data. One industry harboring such an immense portion of the world’s information presents significant opportunities for better data science.

The Science About When Life Begins Makes Pro-Choicers Look Terrible

When life begins is not up to personal opinion, it’s a scientific fact. Let me explain, as a physician, what all my years of training have shown.

How you think about raising children says a lot about your political views