John Henning Schumann appears in the following:
Why the U.S. pandemic playbook was no match for COVID
Wednesday, October 06, 2021
In his new book, former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb lays out what it will take for the U.S. to be ready to face future health crises.
Why Crash Weight Loss Programs Don't Work: Clues From Hunter-Gatherer Societies
Friday, July 16, 2021
Evolutionary anthropologist Herman Pontzer shares why some of the most physically active people in the world don't burn more calories than office workers. And what that means for your fitness goals.
How Health Care In The U.S. May Change After COVID: An Optimist's Outlook
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Doctors meeting patients where they are. The use of technology in truly innovative ways. These are among the many positive changes brought by the pandemic, Dr. Shantanu Nundy argues in a new book.
Choices, Chance And Living While You Can: Bookends To The Year Of COVID-19
Thursday, December 31, 2020
One of my patients in this devastating year stands out — a veteran who'd survived PTSD, cancer and family estrangement. Assisted living raised his COVID-19 risk, but also brought him community.
'Secret Life Of Supermarkets' Shines A Light On Bounty's Dark Side
Saturday, November 07, 2020
Keeping U.S. markets filled with a dazzling array of choices relies on an army of farmers, suppliers, truckers and retail workers. What's gained and lost as all that food makes its way to the shelves?
How Super Sniffer Dogs Are Helping Detect Disease Around The World
Saturday, January 25, 2020
Our canine buddies can do more than play fetch. Turns out dogs' incredible sense of smell is a secret weapon in medicine.
Working The Christmas Shift, 2 Young Doctors Learn What It Means To Be A Healer
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
There's more to being a good doctor than providing medical care to your patients, physicians learn early in their training. And sometimes that lesson comes at the darkest time of year.
Caregiving For A Loved One? How To Get The Help You Need
Sunday, July 14, 2019
Your friends want to help you out when there's a family health crisis. But it can be overwhelming to manage the offers of support. Here's advice to help friends help you.
Commentary: Can Oklahoma Eliminate Overdose Deaths?
Friday, March 08, 2019
While there's been progress in lowering the death rate from prescription opioids in Oklahoma, the number of opioid prescriptions written in the state outpaces the national average.
How Working On Christmas Became A Privilege For 2 Young Doctors
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
In late December, medical interns are halfway through their first year of hands-on work with patients. The holiday season marks a special challenge as these doctors take on more responsibility.
Benzodiazepines: America's 'Other Prescription Drug Problem'
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Drugs like Valium, Xanax and Ativan are more popular than ever. Frequently used to treat anxiety, the medicines can be risky, especially when mixed with alcohol or opioids.
Floating Away Your Anxiety And Stress
Monday, October 16, 2017
Americans' stress levels rose significantly over the past year, according to the American Psychological Association. A doctor tries float therapy to see if it can help him feel less stressed out.
Those TV Drug Ads Distract Us From The Medical Care We Need
Saturday, April 29, 2017
Doctors spend lots of time answering questions about the latest drug ad, and that means less time answering questions that could really help your health, a primary care physician says.
Let's Hope That Match Day Brings Us Lots Of Foreign-Born Doctors
Friday, March 17, 2017
About one quarter of medical residents in the U.S. are graduates of foreign medical schools. Many practice medicine in communities that have a hard time recruiting doctors.
Why Immortality Is Overrated
Saturday, February 04, 2017
Before a health crisis hits, think deeply about the care you want and what you'd like to avoid. Make sure your family and your doctor understand your wishes, says John Henning Schumann.
How Working On Christmas Became A Privilege For 2 Young Doctors
Sunday, December 25, 2016
By the end of December, medical interns are nearing the midpoint of their first year of intense, hands-on work with patients. The holiday season marks a special challenge.
Patients Cared For By Female Doctors Fare Better Than Those Treated By Men
Monday, December 19, 2016
If male doctors were as good as their female counterparts at caring for older people in the hospital, about 32,000 fewer patients a year would die. What do female doctors do better than men?
A Bygone Era: When Bipartisanship Led To Health Care Transformation
Sunday, October 02, 2016
A federal law enacted shortly after the end of World War II provided grants and loans to fund hospital construction that have left a lasting legacy.
Life, Death And Remembering Those Bright College Years
Sunday, August 28, 2016
We think of college reunions as a time of fond memories. But as the years pass, those memories increasingly are of friends gone too soon. The lesson now is to learn to meet loss with grace.
When The Cost Of Care Triggers A Medical Deportation
Saturday, April 09, 2016
Hospitals are legally obligated to find suitable places to discharge patients, but their insurance status makes all the difference. Things get complicated if people have entered the country illegally.