The health risks of eating chicken eggs
Health & WellnessThere as been lots of controversy on the health impact of eating eggs but some recent good studies suggest we may finally be reaching consensus.
The impact of stigma on sex workers
Health & WellnessSex workers often experience stigma both related to their occupation as well as to mental health issues they may face.
Treatments that just don’t work
Health & WellnessWhile it often seems better to do something, there are times when it may be better to do nothing – such as taking Vitamin D or Homeopathic medicines.
Trauma and adversity can lead to resiliency
Health & WellnessSometimes it seems that we risk being overwhelmed by all that is thrown at us.
Does this treatment really work?
Health & WellnessNext time you are being prescribed a drug or offered a procedure, ask the doctor, “what does research suggest is the likely benefit I can expect from this intervention”?
The Shkreli Awards for health care dysfunction and greed.
Health & WellnessEach year the Lown Institute calls for nominations from health care experts, journalists and others.
Entitlement and COVID
Health & WellnessAre some people more deserving than others? Should queues and priorities apply to everyone or should some people be able to jump ahead?
For those with chronic pain - does surgery lead to improvement?
Health & WellnessWhile it depends on the pain and the cause, on average surgery for chronic musculoskeletal pain does not result in less pain compared to those who received no surgery.