The Chilling True Story Behind Season 2 of Peacock’s Dr. Death
In her 2014 NBC News special A Leap of Faith, Meredith Vieira touted the potential of renowned Italian thoracic surgeon Paolo Macchiarini’s work as follows: “Imagine a world where any…
What We Left in the Burning City
Editor’s Note: In an earlier post compiled from emails, Amal Murtaja wrote of her family’s experience in the war that began on Oct. 7, the day Hamas killed 1,200 people…
The One Thing Our Brains Rely on to Generate New Ideas
Humanity’s evolutionary superpower is our behavioral flexibility. As we go through life, we learn how to navigate the world, building a store of knowledge, habits, and policies that have served…
Malpractice Insurance Prices Are Stopping Small Clinics From Offering Gender-Affirming Care to Minors
After Iowa lawmakers passed a ban on gender-affirming care for minors in March, managers of an LGBTQ+ health clinic located just across the state line in Moline, Illinois, decided to…
10 Health Habits That Changed Our Lives in 2023
As health reporters and editors, we know what’s good for us. But that doesn’t mean we always do it. This year, each of us took at least one thing we’ve…