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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Public Health
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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Rise in health insurance premiums in 2022 due to increase usage
Health insurance rates are rising to match the increase in usage, the Associated Press reports. Health insurance premiums across 13
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Dr. Fauci plans to retire by the end of Biden’s term
Chief Medical Advisor to the president Dr. Anthony Fauci recently said that he plans on retiring by the end of
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Spain Offers Paid Leave for Painful Menstrual Periods, Expands Access to Abortion
Spain becomes the first country in Europe to offer paid leave for painful menstrual periods, Reuters reports. The draft bill, which also
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Childhood Obesity–The Hidden Pandemic
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Drug-Drug Interactions in Cardiovascular Patients
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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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