Health Care

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

With more than 140 million Americans receiving health care coverage through Medicare and Medicaid, the programs have long been a focus of U.S. policy debates.

This year, there has been a 32% decline in new colorectal cancer diagnoses. However, this isn’t

Explore the emerging science of the skin’s microbiome with Dr. James Hamblin of The Atlantic.

As COVID-19 has illuminated the pre-existing disparities in health care, it has also shown us the