With over 40 armed conflicts now taking place around the world, the costs of warfare are immense and continue to mount with each passing day. Russia’s war on Ukraine is…
Category: Anthropology
10 states had abortion measures on the ballot – where they passed, where they failed, and what it all means
Voters in 10 states decided on measures relating to abortion on Nov. 5, 2024, many of which sought to expand access to abortion or expressly recognize a right to abortion…
Strength training early in life can set up kids and adolescents for a lifetime of health and well-being
“Aren’t they a little young for that?” This is a question I used to hear regularly from parents when I’d recommend strength training for the kids I worked with, whose…
Military veterans are disproportionately affected by suicide, but targeted prevention can help reverse the tide
America’s military veterans make up about 6% of the adult population but account for about 20% of all suicides. That means that each day, about 18 veterans will die by…
I’m a Muslim immigrant and a psychiatrist living in Michigan – I haven’t decided how to vote yet
My three daughters and I arrived in Michigan from Pakistan in 2000. Moving here was my choice, and I followed the legal process. Before the move, I had often been…
Osteoporosis, the silent disease, can shorten your life − here’s how to prevent fractures and keep bones healthy
Because there are typically no symptoms until the first fracture occurs, osteoporosis is considered a silent disease. Some call it a silent killer. Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by…
Doctors are preoccupied with threats of criminal charges in states with abortion bans, putting patients’ lives at risk
Abortion bans are intended to reduce elective abortions, but they are also affecting the way physicians practice medicine. That is the key finding from our recently published article in the…
Tiny airborne particles within air pollution could be a silent killer – new study uncovers hidden risks and reveals who’s most at risk in New York state
Long-term high ultrafine particle concentrations in New York state neighborhoods are linked to higher numbers of deaths. That is the key finding of our new research, published in the Journal…
Halloween candy binges can overload your gut microbiome – a gut doctor explains how to minimize spooking your helpful bacteria
Each October, as the days shorten and the air grows crisp, millions of Americans prepare for the beloved – and often sugar-fueled – tradition of Halloween. From jack-o’-lanterns glowing on…
Women are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease − in part because doctors don’t take major sex and gender differences into account
A simple difference in the genetic code – two X chromosomes versus one X chromosome and one Y chromosome – can lead to major differences in heart disease. It turns…
