by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Dec 15, 2025 | All Blog Posts, Surveys
As 2025 came to a close, many Americans took stock of their daily habits and the factors that influence long-term health. Research continues to show that behaviors related to nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management and social engagement play an...
by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Nov 14, 2025 | All Blog Posts, Events, Lessons
For as long as humans have dreamed, sleep has puzzled us. And even after nearly a century of research, it remains one of medicine’s great mysteries. Why would evolution favor a state in which humans spend a third of their lives motionless, unproductive and vulnerable?...
by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Nov 10, 2025 | All Blog Posts, Surveys
Rising medical costs continue to strain families across the country. Premiums are climbing, deductibles keep growing and nearly half of Americans say they can’t afford a major medical bill. Last month, I wanted to understand the real impact on readers, their loved...
by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Oct 24, 2025 | All Blog Posts, Events, Lessons
Yesterday, I stood on stage at the historic Egyptian Theatre in Boise, Idaho, presenting a keynote on the future of generative AI in medicine. As I looked out across the audience, I couldn’t help but think back to another moment that took place just a few hundred...
by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Oct 13, 2025 | All Blog Posts, Surveys
In the spirit of Halloween, last month’s poll asked readers which aspects of medicine make their pulse race … not from excitement, but from fear. Here are the results: My thoughts: Three themes stand out from these results. First is the dominance of misinformation....
