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Aging in place: Why home care must replace nursing homes
I have been a physician for 44 years. Besides my office and hospital practice, I also…
How gut bacteria shape your mental health and mood
The gut-brain axis is a key player in mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression,…
Why medicalizing death could strip it of meaning
We’ve medicalized nearly everything in life—birth, aging, sleep, even boredom. Now, in the spirit of efficiency,…
Why sedation access varies by clinic and hospital
My recent experience as a cancer patient has illuminated many things. It has shown me how…
The silent challenges of female leadership in medicine
We had been trying, but the moment you see the word on the test strip, reality…
Why America's medical training pipeline is failing our future [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Academic physician…
Why smartwatches won’t save American health care
History has a habit of repeating itself. Just prior to the 1929 crash, ads supporting the…
How insulin resistance may cause Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a ruthless thief, silently stealing the essence of our identities: our memories. It…
Why new obesity medications for teens could be a game changer
When I first saw the CDC’s MMWR latest report on obesity medication prescribing for adolescents, my…