Ignaz Semmelweis: A Story of Challenging the Status Quo
The history of medicine is punctuated by remarkable individuals whose ideas have transformed healthcare practices. One such figure is Ignaz
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Author: Nader Hasan, M.D.
The Sugar Industry Scandal: How Harvard Scientists Were Paid to Downplay the Harmful Effects of Sugar, and What It Reveals About Science Manipulation
For much of the 20th century, the public perception of nutrition and its impact on health was largely shaped by
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Dr. Stanton Glantz: The man who took on the Tobacco Industry
Photo credit: Noah Berger. In the annals of public health history, few stories are as dramatic, complex, or consequential as
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The Fall of Our Institutions: The Blessing of COVID-19
I was in my 4th year of medical school rotating in the Southside of Chicago when I saw a patient
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Rising Insurance Premiums–Another Consequence of the Lockdown Policies
Health insurance premiums are rising throughout the United States, likely due to a rise in primary and preventative care usage.
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Challenges in Healthcare Quality
The debate on healthcare reform is one that is familiar to most. The constant push to improve patient care has
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