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Immigrant doctors are an important part of America’s physician workforce, especially in rural and underserved communities. However, our expert warns that relying on foreign physicians is only a temporary fix for America’s worsening doctor shortage, which may become devastatingly apparent with the changing immigration policies. Guest Information: Eram Alam, Associate Professor of the History of Science, Harvard University, Author, The Care of Foreigners Links for more info: Eram Alam The […]

Despite decades of progress in treatment and prevention, HIV remains a challenge in America. Stigma continues to be a main barrier that keeps many from getting tested or staying in care. Our experts explain the history behind the harmful stigma and the innovative initiatives that will help end this epidemic. Guest Information: Keith Green PhD, Executive Director, Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus Dr. Toyin Nwafor, Executive Director of US HIV […]

Why are weight loss drugs so difficult to take long-term? GIP-1 medications help suppress a person’s appetite, but the various side effects like vomiting and nausea cause a majority of patients to stop using the drugs within a year. Thankfully, a research team has found a new brain region to target that won’t cause these gastro-intestinal symptoms. When tested in mice, the injection helped the animals lose weight without negative […]