In today’s digital world, health care is no longer confined to hospital walls. Social media platforms are influencing health behaviors, while telemedicine technologies are redefining patient-doctor interactions. But are these innovations improvin…
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How DrKoop.com rose and fell: the untold story behind the Surgeon General’s startup
An excerpt from Dr. Koop: The Many Lives of the Surgeon General. “I’ve had two major messages that I’ve tried to get out to the public all my professional life,” Koop proclaimed. “One is to take charge of your own health. …
How I escaped the toxic grip of social media
Social media is an incredible tool for staying connected with loved ones and the world. But sometimes, I wonder, are we truly connected? Or is this connection merely an illusion? I was addicted to social media. I believe this addiction began in 2012, d…
Why doctors must fight health misinformation on social media
A tweet on “X” (formerly known as “Twitter”), dated Jan. 2, 2024, and attributed to Elon Musk stated: “… heavy use of C-sections allows for a larger brain, as brain size has historically been limited by birth canal d…
Why doctors must fight health misinformation on social media
A tweet on “X” (formerly known as “Twitter”), dated Jan. 2, 2024, and attributed to Elon Musk stated: “… heavy use of C-sections allows for a larger brain, as brain size has historically been limited by birth canal d…
I was trolled by another physician on social media. I am happy I did not respond.
I enjoy using social media (SoMe). These social communications-based, user-generated platforms part of Web 2.0 can be a great way to eat up time while scrolling mindlessly through funny posts, “how-to” cooking videos, or find breaking news …
Social media: Striking a balance for physicians and parents
We live in an always-on, information-overloaded, highlight-reel, echo-chamber world. Medical practices are increasingly relying on mobile applications and social media for communication, service promotion, and education. How can we balance social media…
Why your doctor has an OnlyFans
I read an article yesterday about a teenager who became suicidal after his classmates learned that his mother had an OnlyFans account. Ironically, I have a 12-year-old son, and I had just created my own account. I shared this news with my son, and his …
What Is Rucking? Why #Rucking Has Gotten Over 19.3M Views On TikTok
The hashtag #rucking has already gotten over 19.3 million views on TikTok. Rucking comes from a military practice called the ruck march
‘Budget Ozempic’ TikTok Trend: How It’s Contributing To The Laxative Shortage
TikTokers have been promoting the use of laxatives such as Miralax, Ex-Lax and Glycolax as a cheaper way of losing weight than the prescription medication Ozempic.
