Microsoft Founder Bill Gates wrote an opinion piece for the New York Times that went live on March 18, and it provided plenty of food for thought on the recent Ebola crisis. Stemming from the health crisis, which took thousands of lives in West Africa, Gates proclaimed that the world is simply not ready to deal with …
Tag: Medicine
Wake Up! Sleeping In May Be Increasing Your Risk of a Stroke
It always seems like there isn’t enough time in a day to get everything done, and when it comes down to the wire, sleep is often the first thing to go. This much-needed period of rest is essential to keeping you going during the day, but what happens when you get too much? A new …
Knocking on Heaven’s Door: A Daughter’s Journey Through Old Age and New Medicine by Katy Butler [book review]
Knocking on Heaven’s Door: A Daughter’s Journey Through Old Age and New Medicine by Katy Butler My rating: 3 of 5 stars Disclosure: I choose to read this book for review because I have an healthy fascination with death rituals which stems from studying anthropology. I also have several friends that are going into the …