Medicine & Health
'War Doctor' Says Treating COVID-19 Is Like Fighting An Invisible Enemy
For more than two decades, trauma surgeon David Nott spent several weeks each year volunteering in some of the world's most dangerous conflict zones, including Syria, Afghanistan, Congo, Iraq, Yemen and Sarajevo. Now he's in London, applying some of what he learned in war zones and disaster areas as he treats patients with COVID-19.
New Coronavirus 'Won't Be The Last' Outbreak To Move From Animal To Human
Science writer David Quammen puts the Coronavirus into perspective.
After A Freak Accident, A Doctor Finds Insight Into 'Living Life And Facing Death'
B.J. Miller is a hospice and palliative care doctor whose work is informed by an accident he had as a young man. He co-authored the new book 'A Beginner's Guide to the End: Practical Advice for Living Life and Facing Death.'
'State Of The Heart' Cardiologist Assesses Breakthroughs In Heart Health
Dr. Haider Warraich talks about advancements in treating and preventing heart failure, and explains how the understanding of healthy blood pressure and good cholesterol continues to evolve.
Motorcycle Crash Shows Bioethicist The Dark Side Of Quitting Opioids Alone
After a traumatic injury and multiple surgeries, medical bio-ethicist Travis Rieder was in great pain and prescribed opioids. It took him a month to wean himself off, with great difficulty. Now he is an advocate for opioid use reform, and he wants doctors to better understand how to prescribe and how to help their patients wean themselves off.
'Dementia Reimagined' Asks: Can There Be Happiness For Those With Memory Loss?
While caring for her mother, who had dementia, bioethicist Tia Powell began imagining a different way to approach the disease. Her new book looks at long-term care options and end-of-life decisions.
'Mind Fixers' Documents The 'Troubled Search' For Mental Illness Medication
Anne Harrington chronicles the search for a biological understanding of mental illness. She believes the revolution in medication has left behind a legacy of over-diagnosis and over-medication.
Why An ER Visit Can Cost So Much — Even For Those With Health Insurance
Vox reporter Sarah Kliff spent over a year reading thousands of ER bills and investigating the reasons behind the costs, including hidden fees, overpriced supplies and out-of-network doctors.
Behind Bars, Mentally Ill Inmates Are Often Punished For Their Symptoms
How America's jails and prisons have become America's defacto mental health providers. Journalist Alisa Roth is the author of the new book 'Insane: America's Criminal Treatment of Mental Illness.'