Technology and Health

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Ten years of Intern Edition logos

Nathan Wells reviews the evolution of the logos from ten years of Intern Edition.

The go-to doc: Flight and fight of primary care medicine

Primary care doctors are a rare commodity nowadays, and the numbers are waning more rapidly each year. But as America moves towards health care reform, the need for these doctors will continue to grow to keep the system running efficiently.

Mind over body: How free clinics help deal with job loss

More newly unemployed, uninsured Americans are turning to free clinics to help deal with depression resulting from job loss. But at the same time, clinics also need to find ways to handle the influx of new patients.

Fertility problems? Rent a womb in India

Pregnancy and delivery are two of the most unique forms of ‘outsourcing’, as infertile couples across the globe are utilizing surrogate mothers in India for a fraction of the cost.

Broadband broadcasting: The future of film?

There is a growing constituency of media companies attempting to pursue web exclusive film and “TV” episodes created solely for the internet.

Fondre en Larmes: A story of pathological laughing and crying disorder

Laughing and crying are everyday ways to wordlessly convey our deepest feelings. But what happens if the brain loses control over these expressions?

Raw milk: Public health problem or pastoral wonder-product?

Hedgebrook Farm feels idyllic. Beneath this pastoral backdrop, there’s something revolutionary happening. Dozens of gallons of raw milk travel the suburbs of the nation’s capital.

Public radio: Dead or alive?

As the world of terrestrial radio changes, where does public radio stand? “Public Radio: Dead or Alive?” examines the current state of public radio, as well as its future.

Secrets, secrets are no fun, unless they’re known by…everyone?

Secrets are like trading cards you collect everyday – you keep a few, collect some, and trade others. But what would compel anyone to show (and tell) them all – especially on the Internet?

Changing direction

A growing number of drivers depend on GPS devices. Is this making travel easier or repressing our adventuresome spirit?