Health & Veritas An Ongoing Conversation about Health and Healthcare
Dec 18, 2025
End‑of‑year reflections on medicine and physician roles spark candid stories about clinical care and loss. Rising gun violence and measles outbreaks are discussed as urgent public health concerns. A severe flu surge and COVID vaccine guidance are covered. The conversation highlights research-backed benefits of yoga for pain, mood, cognition, and resilience.
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Moment That Made Him A Doctor
- Harlan Krumholz recounts a clinic visit that changed how he practices medicine and made him truly see patients.
- He realized patients invest hope and effort in visits and clinicians must give space, interest, and genuine connection.
U.S. Gun Deaths Are A Stark Outlier
- Howard highlights that the U.S. is an extreme outlier in gun deaths, with mass shootings outnumbering days of the year.
- He emphasizes suicide is the majority of gun deaths and modest measures could reduce harm.
Measles Outbreaks Threaten Elimination Status
- Measles outbreaks are resurging with multiple active clusters and threaten the U.S. elimination status.
- About 4% of cases appear in fully vaccinated people, underscoring community protection importance.