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Racism in medicine: An 'open secret'

9 years 11 months ago
After a patient in her hospital said, "I don't want a Jewish doctor," one pediatrician set out to study discrimination against physicians. Here's what she found.

A cell phone alert got him life-saving CPR

9 years 11 months ago
Sudden cardiac arrest requires immediate CPR to prevent brain damage; a smartphone app connected to local 911 emergency systems alerts CPR-trained people within a quarter mile radius that their help is needed.

Football's impact on the brain starts early

9 years 11 months ago
Last year, according to USA Football, over 2 million children between the ages of 6-14 participated in tackle football. For many parents, the worry has been over concussions. But a new study finds there could be cause for concern over the cumulative impact of repetitive or sub-concussive hits on the brains of young players when out on the field.
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