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...
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?...
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...
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...
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....
The recent dismissal of the CDC’s director by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with support from President Trump, sparked national debate. In response, several states and professional medical groups indicated plans to issue their own vaccine guidelines, departing from those...
In a recent Forbes article, I explored how clinicians might harness generative AI – not just for their own use or financial gain, but as a tool to educate and empower patients. So, I asked readers (both healthcare professionals and patients) whether they’re using...
In a recent Forbes article, I explored how clinicians might harness generative AI – not just for their own use or financial gain, but as a tool to educate and empower patients. So, I asked readers (both healthcare professionals and patients) whether they’re using...
Congress has advanced the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (H.R. 1), a sweeping tax and spending package that includes key healthcare provisions. This poll asked how readers expect the legislation to impact American healthcare, along with which provisions they support and...
Around the world, governments and healthcare leaders are working to give more power to patients. In the United States, efforts are underway to improve transparency, remove data silos and allow patients to download their full medical history. In Switzerland, a growing...