MEDICAL MISINFORMATION
Winfrey and Prince Harry are creating a show about mental health and wellness. But should we look to a woman who’s promoted Jenny McCarthy, Dr. Phil, and Dr. Oz for health advice?
Daniel Summers is the Writer Formerly Known as Russell Saunders. He is a pediatrician in Massachusetts, and lives in Maine with his husband and four kids. His writing has appeared (as Russell Saunders) at Salon and Cato Unbound, and (as himself) at The New Republic.
WATERED DOWN FACTS
There is no example of blinkered, mindless privilege more sickening than having access to such a huge societal good—but deciding you’re better off without.
ASTONISHINGLY EXCELLENT
After last year’s much ridiculed health report, Donald Trump’s doctor issued a surprisingly boring report on the candidate’s well-being.
REALLY?!
My advice for the internet mob is the same advice I give my patients: Don’t diagnose anyone via search engine.
REST NOW
Thanks in part to home palliative care, my mom was able to pass away peacefully at home, surrounded by family.
TAKE IT EASY, WEEZY
The rapper Lil Wayne was hospitalized for the umpteenth time this week for seizures, and reports are pointing to his excessive consumption of “lean” as a factor.
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
Even though Vaxxed was pulled from the Tribeca Film Festival, Robert De Niro is still encouraging people to see it.
LET IT GO
Robert De Niro and the Tribeca Film Festival should not be legitimizing the bogus claims of Andrew Wakefield, a quack whose film draws a direct link between vaccination and autism.
FEATS OF STRENGTH
One marathon takes a toll on the body, let alone 27 in as many days.
WAR ON DRUGS
A former hospital employee who stole Fentanyl may have put patients in Colorado and Washington at risk for infectious diseases.
