In April we surveyed 3114 people in the United States and asked them about their perceptions of their current health and wellness. The purpose was understanding what our participants thought were the most important wellness areas and popular ways people…
European heatwaves and health risks
Although many of us enjoy the sunshine, as a result of climate change we are increasingly likely to experience extreme summer temperatures. Britain had its second hottest day ever recorded during the heatwave the 25th of July 2019, with temperatures…
Meet Orvil…
Orvil is a 71-year-old prostate cancer survivor. He regularly had preventive exams, digital tests, and blood tests to screen for prostate cancer since age 50, and about ten years ago, tests revealed that his prostate was enlarged. Initially, the doctors…
Palliative care and decision making
Physicians serve a unique role in society, regularly dealing with matters of life and death, with their main objective being to save lives. But when it comes to a patient becoming palliative, should a doctors mission to save someone's life…
Effect of Violence on Healthcare
Deliberate, calculated attacks on healthcare facilities have become a routine weapon of war. These assaults kill both patients and health workers, and they devastate already vulnerable health systems. Not to mention they violate the Geneva Conventions.In 2017, there were at…