As knowledge of pain and the highly addictive nature of opioids has grown, so has the knowledge grown about pain and its…
In today's opioid crisis, why are some people with addictions treated with empathy and others with disdain? The answer…
The US is currently short on 182 drugs and medical supplies. The problem isn't new, but it's frustrating health…
The collapse of Venezuela's public health system has terrible consequences inside the country, but it also is giving…
The concept of three-parent babies defies what we learned in health class. But how and when is the third parent involved?…
Fathers are important for children starting from the very beginning of life, but few early parenting resources are available…
Deaths from opioid overdose and suicide are at an all-time high. One in 10 adult Americans uses marijuana. And only 1 in…
Digital health devices have become invaluable tools for improving human health. However, could a pill carrying an inbuilt…
Psychedelic drugs have inspired great songs and works of art. But they may also have potential for treating disease like…
Stress makes people tired and irritable, but its dangers to the body do not stop there. Chemicals that were meant to work…
As fans of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain try to make sense of their tragic deaths, a question arises for many. How can…
The suicides this week of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain shocked and saddened many. And the news was disturbing. Why is…
Figuring out what causes diseases like autism, schizophrenia and depression is tricky. Now Stanford University researchers…
As the documentary about 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' hits theaters today, it's worth noting that Rogers'…
Migrants face many health problems, from mental health issues to diseases. The latest threat is scabies.
Un suicidio en Tijuana arroja luz sobre el trauma que enfrentan los inmigrantes indocumentados en Donald Trump's America.
Kids often experience anxiety when separated from parents for short periods. Longer separations, happening with some immigrant…
Depression can have a profound impact on mothers and their children. But women often have no idea that they have depression…
Little chunks of plastic are now scattered throughout the oceans and pollute most beaches around the world, including the…
As a pediatrician, I'm not letting State Department warnings stop me from leading surgical missions.