We see examples of personal branding every day on TV and social media. Sometimes these catch our attention, and sometimes they annoy us. That’s the thing about personal branding: it can be trustworthy or cringe-worthy. While personal branding may…
Category: Social media
Facebook has become a dangerous platform for misinformation. Or has it?
I read with fascination the opinion piece published New York Times:’” But I Saw It on Facebook’: Hoaxes are Making Doctors’ Jobs Harder” because it’s a topic that’s been on my mind lately. Particularly after I engag…
Teen Dies After Doing TikTok ‘Benadryl Challenge’ As Doctors Warn Of Dangers
The challenge involves users daring each other to take large amounts of Benadryl, which in excessive quantities can cause seizures and heart problems.
New York’s Travel Quarantine Police Are Not Tracking You
They are, however, trying to save your life. So let them.
Dow Jumps 350 Points After Trump Signs Executive Orders To Extend Coronavirus Relief
The S&P is now just over 1% away from setting a new record high.
Dow Turns Positive After U.S. Economy Adds Nearly 1.8 Million Jobs In July
Ongoing stimulus talks ended in disappointment on Friday.
Birthing in the era of COVID
As an obstetrician, I am asked daily, what is my birth going to look like? What happens when I am in labor? Where do I go if I think I am in labor? Before COVID, these were easy questions to answer. I would explain what the usual steps are and then pol…
Scientists Have Been Right About The Coronavirus. Why Are People Still Not Listening?
Reactance theory may explain why people defy expert guidance on coronavirus. What is it?
It Is Time To Stop Stigmatizing Mental Health Among Healthcare Workers
Over the weekend, healthcare professionals took to twitter to disclose their own mental health histories. This was unprecedented, but barriers to care still remain, including stigmatizing questions on licensing applications. Can we finally change the c…
‘Fauci Will Not Lie’: Politicians, Federal Officials And Celebrities Rally Behind Trusted Voice Of Coronavirus
“Science is your guide—even if it’s politically inconvenient.”
