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Talking Politics in the Exam Room: A Physician’s Obligation to Discuss the Political Ramifications of Science with Patients

By HAYWARD ZWERLING I walked into my exam room to see a patient I first met two decades ago. On presentation, his co-morbidities included poorly controlled DM-1, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and a substance abuse disorder. Over the years our healthcare system has served him well as he has remained free of diabetic complications and now leads… Read More »

Kate Middleton Revealed Prince Louis Is Talking and Can’t Stop Saying “Me”

Kate Middleton revealed Prince Louis is talking! She and Prince William welcomed him in April 2018. It has been a minute since we’ve gotten an update on Kate Middleton and Prince William’s royal babies, but this one about Prince Louis is well worth the wait. So while Prince William is touring Kuwait and Oman, Kate… Read More »

Here’s Why Everyone on His Dark Materials Keeps Talking About Dust

His Dark Materials is HBO’s most recent fantasy series. Based on the books by Philip Pullman, the series features a substance called “dust.” Here’s what to know about mysterious force. Much like the “Force” of Star Wars and the Tao of eastern philosophy, “Dust” in Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials–adapted now by HBO and the… Read More »

In #MeToo age, APA has new guidelines for psychologists talking about masculinity

How is a man supposed to act? What is masculinity and when does it become toxic? And how should psychologists approach the concept of masculinity when seeing patients? These are questions an increasing number of psychologists must consider as dialogue around toxic masculinity, sexual abuse and harassment and the #MeToo movement continues across the country.… Read More »