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Dr. Peter Goodwin, a family physician and right-to-die activist, took his own life on March 11, 2012, at age 83.
A proposed new definition of depression would include normal bereavement. Why that’s a bad idea.
Jack Kevorkian’s fervid fascination with death made him a deeply unattractive human being. Yet he forced us to confront questions that, much as we might want to, we cannot ignore. Do some of us face fates worse than death, such that it can be rational and reasonable to request help in committing suicide? And should [...]
House Watcher was sick last week (final diagnosis: common cold), but I’m all better now, so let’s get right into the best procedural episode of the season, “Recession Proof,” which is about a central theme of the series: why and how people (especially patients) lie, even when it comes to life-and-death matters.
There are many known risk factors associated with suicide: those who take their own lives are statistically more likely to be white, male, and/or low-income. Surveys show that they are also more likely to have histories of depression, own fire arms and feel isolated. Many are divorced or have substance abuse problems. But a team [...]
A large new observational study of more than 5,700 Swedish patients being treated for severe acne sought to untangle the links between the popular acne drug Accutane, suicide and acne itself.
Tired of your mindless treadmill routine and all that running leading nowhere? Consider mixing up your fitness plan, with more and more gyms offering unique classes for workouts that are effective — and fun.
