Category: Forbes

Scientists try to understand where empathy comes from, and if it changes how the brain works.

The causes of burnout are complex, but the increasing documentation burdens created by new reimbursement models, and pushed on physicians through their electronic health records, deserve much of the blame.

Democratic presidential candidates’ calls for “Medicare for all” may seem like a threat to profits and innovation in the U.S. healthcare sector, but not all industry executives see it that way, even in the remote chance such a proposal is enacted.

Over 600 people from the Diamond Princess cruise ship have COVID-19, but what can scientists learn about the novel coronavirus from the ship’s outbreak? We asked three scientists.

Who is making a Covid-19 vaccine, and when will it be available to the public?

Air pollution in the US has long been known to be a major factor in premature mortality. It turns out that cross-state air pollution is still a problem for American’s health.

Hospitalization and potentially death do not make for a good social media challenge.

The “Elder Index” claims that 41% of retirees cannot afford even a basic standard of living. So why do the vast majority of retirees say they’re doing fine?

Diagnostics get attention during outbreaks. But we cannot afford to think about diagnostics only during outbreaks and emergencies. That is myopic, unsustainable, and detrimental to the Universal Health Coverage agenda.

A combination of new technology and recent safety improvements helped driver Ryan Newman survive the recent crash at the Daytona 500.