Do-it-yourself laboratories democratize science
In the era of social media and online tutorials, do-it-yourself (DIY) projects are more popular than ever. This trend is
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health policy
Effective health policy isn’t an oxymoron
It’s hard to read the news or open a computer without encountering something about the U.S. healthcare system. Perhaps it’s
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Adequate nutrition should be priority for whole family
Earlier this year, JAMA Pediatrics published an essay about processed food and its impact on health. The author, Dr. Robert
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Texas headwinds: The danger of anti-vaccination policies
In “Texas and its Measles Epidemics,” published in Public Library of Science Medicine (PLOS), I sounded an alarm about the
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Alternative science: The importance of informed policymaking
You’ve probably heard the phrase “alternative facts” by now. Suddenly, “alternative” is part of our vocabulary as a popular characterization
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Addressing the problem of physician shortages
In the past month, my immediate family has had three situations requiring urgent but not emergent medical care. In all
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Engineering Eden: The quest for eternal life
Editor’s note: This post is related to The Enhancing Life Project, funded by the John Templeton Foundation. The project is comprised of an
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Changing genetic privacy rules may adversely affect research participation
Do you know your genetic information? Maybe you’ve taken a “23andMe” test because you were curious about your ancestry or
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Visiting Ecuador: A lesson in translation
Editor’s note: This blog post is the first part of a two-part series. During one of my summers in college I
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Four ways to improve upon the Affordable Care Act
In a grand effort to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory, U.S. Congressional Republicans have failed in their attempt
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