Second Opinion

Sometime simple solutions can have huge benefits.  A group of nurses found putting some money where the mouth is can save lives and reduce costs.  The cost?  $1.35.

Is the spread of global disease the new normal?

First SARS, then MERS, and now N-Corona suggest we have a new normal.

There are many social determinants that greatly impact health, but one that takes place within the health care system is implicit bias. 

Natural gas isn’t as healthy as producers maintain, and it’s health impacts aren’t just on humans. 

Health care costs continue to rise, and much of this is due to unnecessary tests and procedures that do not improve length or quality of life.  One area that is rarely discussed are clinical laboratories that push doctors to do tests that are simply not needed.

Americans spend twice what other developed nations spend on health care and we certainly are not any healthier because of that spending

Collecting a good family medical history can be useful for the entire family.

Schools should serve as safe places for HIV infected children - a place where they can receive support and encouragement. But, in Uganda where HIV still carries stigma schools can create havoc for infected children.

Despite large barriers, Romania struggles to provide its 20 million citizens with adequate health care.