The roll-out of the COVID vaccine, which started in the U.S. recently, brought hope to millions of Americans reeling under the protracted coronavirus pandemic. The phrase "this is the beginning of the end" was used repeatedly by interviewed vaccinated individuals and health care officials as well as in the news media to express a sigh of relief at the end of the pandemic being within sight. With over ...
Read more...
In Finland, lawmakers recently voted to make an existing ban on female genital mutilation more explicit by outlining punishments for such manipulation under the Finnish criminal law. This bill's passage was widely applauded as it furthers the global efforts to eradicate female genital mutilation (FGM). While the bill received majority support in the parliament, a contentious debate ensued around an amendment in the ...
Read more...
Past 6 Months
Delivering health care at a retail clinic isn’t something to be proud of
Niran S. Al-Agba, MD | PhysicianI am disgusted with our politicians who have used the pandemic as a political tool
Michele Luckenbaugh | PatientDoctors are fleeing the medical field. Here’s why.
Anna Gladstone, DO | PhysicianWill the CDC ever rise again?
Christine Meyer, MD | PolicyWhy male circumcision should be delayed
Sumeet Dua, MD | ConditionsRecognize the Trump that lies within each of us and try to heal him
Beck Ballentine, MD | Policy