A doctor claimed he knew why I had cancer. When he told me, I was scared and embarrassed.

The author shortly before breast-conserving surgery at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC

As a cancer survivor, watching the Netflix show “Apple Cider Vinegar” felt like a gut punch. The show captures the exhaustion and hopelessness of many cancer patients, and the compelling temptation to ditch traditional medicine for the promise of a “natural” cure. It also exposes the dark underbelly of the alternative health industry—a world where … Read more

Woman called ‘tacky’ for expecting compensation for EpiPen she claimed saved another woman’s life

The woman has an expensive EpiPen

A woman named Chad reignited the never-ending debate about the cost of health care after sharing the bizarre experience when a stranger saved her life with her EpiPen. KFF, an organization that advocates for health policy, reported that Americans will spend a staggering $4.9 trillion on health care by 2023. So it makes sense that … Read more