When it comes to maintenance of our cars, we here in the Midwest take the annual winter checkup seriously. If the car does not start,...

Coal mining is a profoundly dangerous profession. Before there were federally mandated safety measures, these early pioneers were aware...

What do you fear? In your quiet moments. In ancient Rome, when the conquering generals would return to Rome following their victory in...

A classic laboratory experiment involving rodents goes something like this. These smart little caged rats quickly figure out if they...

First, some numbers. In 1962, 71% of women ages 15 to 44 married. By 2019 this number was down to 42%. In 1962, 5% of women ages 30 to 34...

I was recently interviewed for a unique podcast hosted by Brilliant Miller, who has an incredibly fun, fresh style. He started the School...

In the world of oncology (cancer), hospice, palliative medicine, and the intensive care unit, there is a responsibility for us medical...

During the next weeks and months, you will be asked to make an important decision. Dr. Ed, in this ED Talk, helps you decide. Take a few...

Battling a virus is not a game. Do you want to play the numbers and bet your life on that?

We all know etiquette for weddings, and I have written about etiquette at funerals and for visiting patients in the hospital. But no one...

The often-asked question for many of my patients and their families toward the end of life goes something like this: “Okay, Doc, how long...