Author: Health Watch Minute
Science Communication Should Be a Core Competency in Medical Training
Science communication has exploded since the COVID-19 pandemic. While Carl Sagan, PhD, MS, was the first household name in science…
In Minneapolis, Local Gyms Met the Moment
NOTHING HAS BEEN normal in Minneapolis. At Studio ME Fitness, they’ve even changed how they greet people as they walk…
Wellness Influencers Say Smoking Mullein Leaf Is a “Lung Cleanse.” Doctors Say There’s a Much Healthier Alternative.
THE BEST WAY to prevent the lung damage associated with cigarettes or weed is to stop smoking, according to experts…
Olympic Snowboarder Nick Baumgartner on Longevity, PEDs, and Working Hard to Chase a Dream
NICK BAUMGARTNER HAS seen a lot over his athletic career. The 44-year-old snowboarder from Michigan is competing in his fifth…
Platte County establishes new mental health board to oversee $3 million in annual funding
KSHB 41 reporter Marlon Martinez covers Platte and Clay counties in Missouri. Share your story idea with Marlon. —Platte County…
Colon Cancer Is Rising in Men Under 50 – These Are the Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
Kimmie Ng, M.D., a Boston oncologist, started noticing an alarming trend in her work a few years ago. Men in…
2026: State Legislatures as Vectors of Health Misinformation and Anti-Science
For many years, Science-Based Medicine has documented the troubling trend of state legislatures increasingly substitute ideology for evidence in public…
‘Who Does It Help?’ Is a Good Question in Mental Health Care
When it comes to treating mental health conditions like depression, the most common question, whether in a doctor’s office or…
Why is US health care still the most expensive in the world after decades of cost-cutting initiatives?
In announcing its “Great Healthcare Plan” in January 2026, the Trump administration became the latest in a long history of…
11 Things to Know About Matt Weston, Team GB’s Skeleton Star Pushing for Gold at the Winter Olympics
Face-down on a slick, frozen surface is not somewhere most of us want to be – but Matt Weston isn’t…
