The Health Column

Soap vs. sanitizer: The truth about hand hygiene

The COVID-19 pandemic drastically shifted the way we approach hand hygiene. What was once a basic,...

The silent grief of miscarriage and pregnancy loss

Pregnancy loss is a deeply personal and often silent grief. Yet it’s an experience that touches...

This is why kids are more susceptible to tobacco addiction

In recognition of World No Tobacco Day on May 31, we met with Jonathan Winickoff, MD, MPH, at Mass...

Can someone have a photographic memory like Mike Ross from Suits?

Have you ever wondered how a TV character like Mike Ross from Suits can recall every detail of law...

What role does health insurance play in cancer care?

Just as cancer care is specific to the patient, health insurance is also specific to the member....

Recovery and relapse: a journey of discovery and strength-building

In 2020, more than 40.3 million people in the United States struggled with Substance Use Disorder (...