Health
8 articles
Did Humans Once Sleep in Two Shifts?
The evidence in brief: Many preindustrial Europeans described a “first sleep” and “second sleep,” separated by…
The Body Can Remember a Future It Has Not Reached
Can frozen childhood tissue produce sperm years later? Yes, in one reported human case. Researchers transplant…
Available Health Insurance and Medical Coverage in the United States
A clear and accessible guide to how coverage works in America, who it is built for, and why the payment model…
Is Medicare Advantage working, or are we grading the wrong test?
A program can help seniors and still have a structural payment problem. That is the tension the industry keeps…
The Fragile Genius: How Human Intelligence Evolved Hand in Hand with Mental Struggle
The Double-Edged Mind Human intelligence is often celebrated as our species’ defining triumph, the thing that…
Reimagining Healthcare Delivery: A Deep Dive into Value-Based Care vs. Fee-for-Service
The United States spends more on healthcare per person than any other high-income country, yet produces health…
The Ancient Science of Self-Repair: A Biological Anthropologist's Perspective on Fasting and Intermittent Fasting
Throughout human history, periods of feast and famine have shaped the evolution of our species. Our ancestors…
The Future of AI in Healthcare: Opportunities, Challenges, and Regulatory Considerations
Introduction The healthcare industry is undergoing a transformative shift with the integration of artificial i…