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Aaron Fields, M.D.
Nocturnist in charge of night shifts at Thompson Health’s emergency department has received one of the hospital’s highest awards. He discusses his work and
We Consume 50% of All Drugs Worldwide — Why Do We Pay More for Them?
By George W. Chapman First, some background: Americans account for 4% of the world’s population. We consume 50% of drugs worldwide. Yes, 50%.
Disease Du Jour
Zika, bird flu, swine flu, monkey pox, hantavirus, Ebola. How seriously should we take the next would-be pandemic? By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant About
Sunscreen Confusion Puts More Americans at Risk for Melanoma
You don’t have to heat up the kitchen to eat well this summer By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Melanoma — the most serious form
School Recess Key to Learning, Says the American Academy of Pediatrics
Recess is not a luxury for school children, but a necessary part of how they learn, grow and stay healthy, according to a policy
How Do You Want to Feel Six Months from Now?
By Gwenn Voelckers Years ago, after my divorce, I found myself staring at a future I hadn’t planned for and didn’t particularly want.
Integrative Medicine Rising in Popularity
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Despite rising inflation and lack of health insurance coverage for the care, more people are seeking integrative and functional
Healing from Within: The Gentle Power of Craniosacral Therapy
By Carol McCoon Craniosacral therapy may help you manage symptoms of stress, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, headaches, including migraines, chronic fatigue and more. Craniosacral
Nearly Half of American Adults Will Be Obese By 2035, Study Warns
Nearly half of American adults — some 126 million people — will be obese within 10 years, a new study projects. Adult obesity in