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VR in the OR?: HealthFront 2019 Merges Media, Health, Tech & Other Influencers
I was scrolling down my LinkedIn feed and found a fascinating post by my fellow-physician, activist and social media connoisseur, Dr. Esther Choo. Google, Samsung, Martha Stewart and Comedy Central talking health, … and at a Classic Car Club, no less…
Delight And Despair: How Stress And Emotional Trauma Unfold In The 2019 Oscar-Nominated Films
A doctor’s take on chronic stress and emotional trauma through the lens of Hollywood’s biggest films.
Excited About The Super Bowl? Just Beware The Dangers Of This Age-Old Elixir
The Super Bowl is one the most popular sporting events in the U.S. But the Big Game also coincides with a troubling number of alcohol-related injuries.
A ‘Beautiful Boy’s’ Struggle: What You Need To Know About Methamphetamine Addiction
Methamphetamine and other stimulant use is on the rise. Hollywood has noticed. Now the public needs to do the same.
A Health Renaissance: Highlights From The 7th Annual Forbes Healthcare Summit
Key secrets to transforming healthcare…shared by giants in biotech, health systems, venture capitalists, philanthropy, patients and more!
What If Jackson Maine Had A Different Disease? – An Addiction Doctor’s Take On ‘A Star Is Born’
If alcohol and drug addiction weren’t so severely stigmatized, the fictional music star – and countless others – would likely be alive today.
The STOP Act Won’t Stop Drug Use Or Treat Addiction: Here Are Five Interventions That Will
The demand for opioids and other drugs will decline only when evidence-based treatment and prevention strategies are widely implemented, accessible and firmly funded.
Beer, Blackouts And Bad Behavior: Key Facts Everyone Should Know About Alcohol
Beer, Brett Kavanaugh and brain damage. An addiction doctor’s lessons about one of the world’s oldest and widespread drugs — alcohol.
Sick Passengers On Flight From Dubai: Key Facts About Illness On Airplanes
Several passengers became acutely ill on a flight from Dubai to New York City. Here’s what you need to know about illnesses while flying.
“It’s Starts With Mindset”: What Portugal’s Drug Policy Experts Taught Me About Addiction Treatment
How Europe’s 14th-largest country responded to its public health crisis, and the lessons the U.S. needs to learn and implement NOW if it has any hope of addressing the escalating opioid epidemic.
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