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Pap smears Aren’t Fun But Can Save Your Life by Preventing Cervical Cancer

Regular pap smears for cervical cancer prevention save lives by detecting HPV and precancerous cells called cervical dysplasia long before cancer develops.

Cause of Death: Fax Not Delivered

While the fax may be the safest way to keep physicians HIPAA compliant, it creates a behavior inconsistent with their chosen mission — to save lives.

Why We Should Be Cautious With COVID-19 Medical Research

Thalidomide’s history is a grim reminder of what can go wrong when a drug comes to market without proper clinical trials and oversight.

Opioids. Everything you need to know about America’s Most Lethal Drugs

Opioid overdoses related to illegally manufactured fentanyl (the most powerful of the opioids) represented the greatest contribution to the increasing numbers