Thousands of interns and residents who stopped working in February are testing the public’s high regard for physicians. But there is also anger at the government.
Tag: Medicine and Health
To Live Past 100, Mangia a Lot Less: Italian Expert’s Ideas on Aging
Valter Longo, who wants to live to a healthy 120 or 130, sees the key to longevity in diet — legumes and fish — and faux fasting.
Haiti’s Hospitals Survived Cholera and Covid. Gangs Are Closing Them.
Many hospitals in Haiti’s capital have been looted by gangs or abandoned by their staffs amid the violence. Some are open, but too dangerous for people in need of care to reach.
Female Genital Cutting Continues to Increase Worldwide
Campaigns in some countries have reduced the practice, but it remains widespread in those with high rates of population growth.
Why We Can’t Stop Rushing
We know that happiness is to be found in taking our time and being present. How can we slow down?
Why We Can’t Stop Rushing
We know that happiness is to be found in taking our time and being present. How can we slow down?
Why Doctors in South Korea Are on Strike
More than a week after thousands of doctors walked off the job, their dispute with the government shows no signs of resolution.
Four Dead At Nasser Hospital After Outage, Gaza Health Ministry Says
The ministry said four patients at Nasser Medical Complex died from lack of oxygen when generators cut out. The claims could not be independently verified.
U.K. to Ban Disposable Vapes to Prevent Use by Children
The British government said it would act after surveys showed that the number of young people trying vapes had risen sharply.
The Growing Private-Sector Involvement in Canadian Public Health Care Systems
Ontario announced plans this week to further expand services offered through privately owned clinics under its health plan.