Health Care

Each year the AHSG tackles one issue for a year-long, in-depth study. This year’s topic is incarceration and health. Do you have a big idea to tackle this issue?

Medical research in space may seem a little "out there", but the microgravity environment has allowed astronauts to conduct biomedical research and learn about the human body in unique ways to help advance science and medicine on Earth. Learn about this new frontier of health research from Aspen Ideas: Health 2021.

The report proposes five “Big Ideas” to strengthen efficiency and responsiveness in vaccine R&D.

From April 27-29, 2021, Aspen Ideas: Health will gather today’s leading experts and innovators for powerful, inspired, and imaginative conversations and performances across a range of health topics.

These innovative writers will be featured at Aspen Ideas: Health which will take place virtually from April 27-29.

After the murder of George Floyd in May of 2020, citizens across the country who hadn’t previously engaged with the longstanding struggle for racial justice began to ask, “What’s my role and responsibility?” It’s no surprise that, in the city where George Floyd lost his life—Minneapolis, Minnesota—this question echoed throughout the community. 

When the coronavirus took hold in the U.S., medical marijuana organizations got mixed messages. In many states, they were deemed essential businesses and needed to stay open, but, without federal legalization, these businesses were left ineligible for federal aid.

Medical professionals on the frontlines of the coronavirus fight are answering a call of duty that comes with a price. To care for patients, many must avoid loved ones to protect them from the risks of exposure.

Alzheimer’s disease affects twice as many women as men, even adjusting for their longer lifespan