A groundbreaking wearable device for Parkinson’s disease developed by the UK-based medical device company Charco Neurotech offers a promising non-invasive solution for individuals living with the disease. Dubbed the CUE1, this compact circular device operates by emitting high-frequency vibrations. Users affix the device to their sternum using medical tape, providing a non-invasive treatment that combines…

Hospice and palliative care are growing aspects of the healthcare system, which is typically a good thing: It means that more people have come to recognize the importance of access to quality end-of-life care. Unfortunately, reports have come to light showing that one of the nation’s largest hospital chains, HCA Healthcare, is allegedly abusing the…

Global life expectancy has more than doubled in the past century, but quality of health has not increased at the same rate. EXPRIZE Healthspan recently announced a $101 million prize with the goal of closing that gap.

In recent years, there has been a growing understanding of the impact of pet loss. For those who work in zoos and aquariums, this grief can be compounded when multiple animals die in succession – prompting new approaches to grief support.

In a world where everything eventually fades away, grief is unavoidable. The same can be said about physical pain: it’s unavoidable. And yet, we devise all sorts of remedies to alleviate the physical pain of our bodies. Why don’t we do the same with the emotional pain of grief?

Many people are starting to plan summer travel. Perhaps you’re drawn to visiting places known for tasty cuisine, spectacular nature or cultural juggernauts. But one type of tourism not often discussed is what’s been labeled “dark tourism,” “grief tourism,” or “thanatourism.”