Why Heat Waves of the Future May Be Even Deadlier Than Feared

Medical Workers Are Still Burned Out. Here’s the Cure.

How ECMO Is Redefining Death

CPR can be lifesaving for some, futile for others. Here's what makes the difference

If someone young and healthy collapses, the treatment is a no-brainer. As we age or suffer serious health problems, there may come a point where it would do more harm than good.

Here’s what happens when a for-profit company takes over your local ER

Costs are slashed, entire departments of doctors are laid off, and patients’ bills go up.

The George Santos Syndrome

Why people believe their own lies.

The Covid Pandemic Was Devastating. But Was it Trauma?

To answer the question, one must first define trauma — which is more difficult than it might seem.

A 'natural death' may be preferable for many to enduring CPR

Despite its reputation as a lifesaver, for the elderly and medically frail, CPR may cause more harm than good. It's why many doctors opt not to receive it themselves.

We Started the Fire

The risks of prescribed burns in a warming climate.

The Comet Year

What the COVID-19 pandemic portends.