Doctors Saving Lives

The Stirling doctor who changed the lives of diabetics

Dr Reith came up with the idea for insulin pens, which soon replaced syringes as the way to take the drug.

The pick-ups 'saving lives on the front line' in Ukraine

Donated trucks, taken in convoy from Scotland and around the UK to the war-torn country, have been involved in multiple rescues.

Richard Cash, Whose Rehydration Therapy Saved Millions of Lives, Dies at 83

His treatment, developed with David Nalin, was elegant in its simplicity, which made it accessible to people and countries with limited resources.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 7

RFK Jr. is poised to save the health and lives of millions of Americans

If Kennedy is even halfway successful in his quest to save the American people from the life-robbing threats of ultra-processed foods and toxic chemicals, he can potentially save or improve tens of ...

Politics - The Hill - November 16

Anti-aging enthusiasts are turning to the drug rapamycin to help extend their lives—can it work? A longevity doctor weighs in

Longevity seekers are taking rapamycin in hopes of living longer. Here's what a health and longevity doctor has to say about the drug.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Wales’s 20mph speed limit saves lives and money. So why has it become a culture-war battlefield? | Will Hayward

In a world of online outrage, evidence is no longer enough – for a policy to work, politicians must explain it and stick by it. Imagine you’re a politician running a country. In front of you there ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Automatic Braking Systems Save Lives. Now They'll Need to Work at 62 MPH

A new report from AAA says newer systems prevent twice the number of collisions—and save lives. Regulators have ordered an expansion of the tech, but the auto industry says the upgrade won’t be easy.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

Saving Endangered Animals Will Help Save Us, Too

We have hardly begun to understand how inextricably our own health and safety are intertwined with those of our wild neighbors.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Doctor on coping with election anxiety

The American Psychological Association found that 69% of American adults said the presidential election was a significant source of anxiety for them. Board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma ...

Can Axions Save the Universe?

The hunt for dark matter is shifting from particles to waves named after a laundry detergent.

World - The New York Times - November 1

When Is Daylight Saving Time?

The twice-yearly ritual has roots in cost-cutting strategies of the late 19th century. A recent effort to end it has stalled in Congress.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Kennedy Could Save Gaetz

Trump doesn’t really care about Kennedy’s issues, but would like to look as if he does.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

ChatGPT Defeated Doctors at Diagnosing Illness

A small study found ChatGPT outdid human physicians when assessing medical case histories, even when those doctors were using a chatbot.

Tech - The New York Times - 6 days ago

How to build trust with your doctor

A study shows trust in physicians and hospitals has dropped to 40% since the start of the pandemic. Dr. Jon LaPook shares how tone and communication can improve doctor-patient relationships.

Vaccines have saved generations from diseases. It's our turn to save them.

It’s time to communicate real information, not disinformation, about vaccines to ensure access and availability remain for all.

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Cruising the Mediterranean (and Saving Money) in Winter

Overtourism and summer heat have increased the allure of off-season travel in Europe, and the cruise industry is taking note with more winter itineraries. Added bonus: cheaper fares.

Business - The New York Times - November 12

How to save a bundle on children’s clothes

From swap meets to looking after clothes correctly, you can save cash while making your children’s wardrobes more sustainable. Charity shops can be a goldmine for bargains – use the Charity Retail ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

How to put Europe’s savings to work

The EU must redeploy capital it squirrels away abroad

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

‘All the evil’: doctors in the line of fire in world’s forgotten war

Sudan’s brutal civil war is taking a devastating toll on the country’s health facilities

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Doctor 'gobsmacked' when spy's daughter woke up

A doctor who cared for poisoned Yulia Skripal tells an inquiry about her arrival at hospital.

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