Issues
Isn’t There Any Mystery Left to Being Apart? The Obsession to Keeping in Touch With Those Out of Sight
Doris O'Brien writes: The whole world seems fixated on keeping in touch with everyone other than those who are with them. Yesterday I observed a couple seated at a table at a pleasant outdoor café, perhaps to enjoy an early dinner together. It could have been a time for hand-holding or sharing the details of one another’s day. Instead, both were staring into their own latest-technology iphones, their minds elsewhere rather than on each other. more »
Poll: Many Sick Americans Experience Significant Financial Problems And Report Their Care Is Not Well-Managed
Nearly three-quarters of sick Americans say they want their doctor to spend time with them discussing other, broader health issues that might affect their long-term health (72%), as opposed to just talking about their specific medical problem (21%). more »
Hepatitis C: Proposed Expansion of Testing Recommendations
Baby boomers are five times more likely than other American adults to be infected with the disease. In fact, more than 75 percent of American adults with hepatitis C are baby boomers. more »
CultureWatch Review: Drift
Julia Sneden writes, "The next time you wonder where your taxes are going, I recommend reading this book. You may also want to take an aspirin or a Xantac, or at least a glass of wine before reading this section of Drift, to dull the pain." more »
