We’re quick to pull our kids out of school when they’re running a fever or throwing up, but what about when they’ve become burnt out or severely stressed? Just because we can’t see the physical symptoms doesn’t mean there isn’t a problem. Our expert explains the benefits of giving your children mental health days and how to prepare them for future obstacles.

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American prisons are full of people with mental illness, but does the system actually fulfill its promise of reform for these inmates? Dr. Christine Montross, a psychiatrist, says many of them aren’t getting the correct help that will make a difference in their lives – and make our society a safer place when they’re released. She breaks down the prison system and offers alternatives programs to solve this crisis.

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How can surgical patients recover without opioids? How do you fix a broken heart? A new form of pain relief for amputees. Virtual reality can help people with autism.

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So many of us have experienced the compulsion to bite our nails. Even though it’s a detriment to our wellbeing, we still do it – so why? Is it a product of our genetics or evolution? Our experts discuss where this impulse stems from and all the ways it harms our health.

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Dr. Thomas Kolon is using 3D-printed models to successfully operate on cases thought to be inoperable. Another physician brings AI into his surgeries to give patients the most accurate hip replacements possible. This is the future of medicine and our experts are here to explain it all.

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Rates of suicide are at an all-time high. Was your wristwatch prescribed by your doctor? Is your brain shrinking?

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Dr. Wes Ely, an intensive care specialist, says the early days of his career were spent more worried about the beeps and buzzers rather than the patients that the machines were monitoring. He gives us a unique look into how physicians can humanize patients in the ICU and, in turn, save more lives.

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We, as patients, are making more decisions about our health than ever before. From which brand of medicine we want to which supplements we take, a lot of the choices depend on being a smart consumer. Our expert reveals why this is a double-edged sword and how you can feel empowered walking into your next doctor’s appointment.

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New research reveals the hidden risk of pregnancy. Your morning commute may be bad for your health. Legalizing cannabis has had a huge impact on an unlikely demographic – the elderly.

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With the constant stress and chaos of emergency rooms, how do doctors keep a clear head to make life or death decisions? Dr. Stephen Cohn has been a trauma surgeon for more than 40 years. He takes us through a day-in-the-life, giving us an inside look at the hectic lives of emergency medicine physicians.

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