Health equity has become a key focus in healthcare and biomedical research. However, in clinical trials, equity is often only... [Originally published in Synapse on May 25, 1989.] The eyes of medical ...

There's Still Time to Enter! We've extended the deadline for the Synapse Storytelling Contest to midnight on Friday, July 10, ...

At the age of thirteen, my genetic disorder caused my growth to accelerate, leading to an unusually tall stature. My pediatrician predicted a height of at least 6' 4" after puberty, whereas the ...

This is part 3 of the limited series on the celebrated haute couture designer, Christian Dior. Christian Dior presented his first haute couture collection, named “Corolle,” in February 1947 at 30 ...

After years of internal debate, I finally got my first tattoo. He’s a small lizard, with a topological map design inside, scaling the outer edge of my left ankle. His fine lines and tasteful detail ...

A week before I gave birth last February, the research team I work with published a study in a prominent scientific journal on how paid family leave affects maternal and child health. The study found ...

Hunger is a natural part of life, but have you ever stopped to consider why you’re feeling hungry? Understanding the difference between physiological and psychological hunger can help you make more ...

San Francisco has long been associated with cultural movements that challenge the status quo, and one of its most iconic moments was the Summer of Love in 1967. The era of peace, love, and music left ...

Why is the Western scientist always clothed? What would happen if science was conducted, metaphorically, in the nude? Thinking through this thought-experiment can lead us to a number of answers.

I have not watched the George Floyd video. In fact, I have not watched the Ahmaud Aubrey, Eric Garner, or any of the other recordings of police brutality. I do not need to watch the video to know what ...

When you want to learn something new, the first order of business is practice. After putting in some effort, you can hopefully keep doing what you learned — whether it’s parallel parking or standing ...

“Confession of the Eye” is a narrative commentary that reflects on a personal encounter in the emergency department to explore the broader systemic challenges within the U.S. healthcare system, ...