A landmark decision by the federal government, prompted by an executive order from President Donald Trump to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance, has sent ripples across the nation, forcing a reevaluation of state-level cannabis laws. In Tennessee, a state
The collapse of a landmark legislative effort to reshape a nation's health has left Colombia's medical system suspended over a precipice, with millions of citizens caught in the precarious balance between a broken present and an unwritten future. The recent congressional defeat of
For decades, the "Letters to the Editor" page has served as a public square, a place where citizens can debate, celebrate, and critique the news of the day. But behind this collection of diverse voices is a guiding hand—an editor who sifts through countless submissions to find the ones t
The promise of placing healthcare decisions firmly in the hands of the consumer has long been a powerful political ideal, suggesting a future where individuals can navigate the market with the same confidence they use to choose a car or a smartphone. Yet, a new Republican proposal designed to
As nations around the globe grapple with the monumental task of reshaping their healthcare systems, a critical question emerges from the frontlines of patient care: are the architects of reform listening to the very professionals tasked with implementing their ambitious plans? Sweeping policy
A critical paradox sits at the heart of Australia's medical training system, a system where world-class educational curricula are being fundamentally undermined by a workplace culture that is pushing its future doctors to the breaking point. The recently released 2025 Medical Training Survey
