Tag: Global

Using Humor to Shed Light on the Darkness in Medicine: Dr. Glaucomflecken's ApproachEven if you don’t use TikTok, you’ve probably come across Will Flanary, aka Dr. Glaucomflecken, the internet’s most famous physician/comedian. For more...

Primary Care Crisis: Is Change on the Horizon?As we step into 2025, the state of primary care in the United States is under the microscope. Patients lucky enough to have a primary care provider...

AI in Healthcare: Ensuring Patient Safety Amidst Technological AdvancementsIn a world where cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing every aspect of our lives, the healthcare industry is no exception. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer...

Health Care AI Requires Human Oversight In a burgeoning landscape where artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly commonplace in health care settings, a crucial question looms large: How can we ensure that these high-tech systems...

Climate Change Crisis Takes Toll on Youth Mental HealthIn a world grappling with the devastating impacts of climate change, the emotional well-being of young people often goes unnoticed. A growing body of research suggests...

Trump Administration Signals Rollback of Federal Efforts to Reduce Medical DebtThe KFF Health News Minute has reported a concerning development regarding the incoming Trump administration's stance on reducing the burden of medical debt on...

Merck's Bold Move: Slashing Diabetes Drug PricesMerck, a pharmaceutical giant, made headlines at the dawn of the new year by taking a radical step in the realm of drug pricing. In a surprising move,...

Stimulant Use in the Opioid Epidemic: A Deadly CombinationIn Pawtucket, Rhode Island, near a storefront advertising “free” cellphones, J.R. sat in an empty back stairwell and showed a reporter how he tries to avoid...

Top First Opinion Essays of 2024: Reader Favorites and Must-ReadsIn a year that promised to be eventful due to the U.S. presidential election, 2024 took a surprising turn, especially in the realms of health,...

Top STAT Stories Overlooked in 2024: A Recap of Key Healthcare NewsIn the fast-paced world of healthcare news, it's easy to overlook some of the most impactful and groundbreaking stories. This year, STAT has...