A powerful blend of memoir and critique, Amanda Hess examines pregnancy, technology, and parenting amid modern medicine’s promises and digital noise.

A gripping period medical drama, The Knick reveals past medical triumphs and terrors—urging reflection on today’s healthcare practices and ethics.

Three insightful 2025 books examine medicine’s heart: the body’s poetry, doctors’ flaws, and the blurred line between science and quackery.

Two book lovers dive into The Emperor of All Maladies, exploring its impact on medicine and storytelling.

A Chinese-Canadian patient navigates the complexities of two healthcare systems, balancing speed, cultural familiarity, and medical standards between Canada and China.

Poetry enriches the understanding of type 2 diabetes, bridging the gap between medical experience and patient emotions in healthcare.

A 17-year journey integrating health humanities into medical education, particularly in resource-limited settings.

A heartfelt collection of essays reflecting on the struggles, healing, and resilience of a doctor navigating systemic challenges.

From Hollywood to real life, decades of managed care rage escalate, culminating in a tragic act of violence in Manhattan.

A history of advocacy that transformed public understanding, from stigma to recognition of postpartum depression as a serious condition.

Luke Fildes’ 1891 painting The Doctor evolved from a criticized debut into an enduring, multifaceted symbol of the compassionate physician ideal.

A journey of translating care, bridging cultures, and fighting cancer in rural villages with dedication, compassion, and hope.

Kline’s compelling examination invites reflection on women’s health, highlighting the need for trust and empowerment in gynecological care today.

Medical knowledge isn't static; paradigm shifts can upend what we know, leaving patients and professionals navigating sudden, unpredictable changes.

Leland plunges into the country of the blind, which for him is a “teeming variety of their stories of struggle, adaptation, and adventure.

Exploring self-poisoning through literature and medicine: vivid depictions in Belladonna and Madame Bovary meet biomedical insights, offering valuable lessons for health care professionals and students