A couple of highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week.
A Guy I Know Had a Liver Transplant. Now He’s Boozing Again.
A poignant examination of a thorny ethical issue: who should get a life-saving liver transplant, and what happens when recipients return to harmful behaviors like drinking? The article dives into the biases and systemic challenges in organ allocation, highlighting the tension between equity and efficiency. It’s a stark reminder of the complexities of medical decision-making, where even imperfect candidates may be the right choice, and a thoughtful read on medicine, morality, and the fragile human condition. (From nytimes.com)
Your Armpits Are Trying to Tell You Something
This one has some light usefulness to break up the heavy reads. The answer to dry underarms may not be what you’re using but when you’re using it. There is consensus that applying antiperspirant before bed, when your body is cooler and calmer, allows its aluminum salts to form sweat-blocking “gel plugs” more effectively than during active, sweaty mornings. A solid read to potentially motivate a routine reset and learn more about how our bodies’ sweat glands function. (From theatlantic.com)
The Doctor Who Helped Me Understand My Mom’s Choice to Die
A deeply personal interview that delves into medical aid in dying (MAID) through the lens of a daughter processing her mother’s choice. Dr. Ellen Wiebe, a leading MAID provider, reflects on the ethical and emotional complexities of assisted dying, from assessing patient autonomy to societal debates on a "good death." The author’s journey highlights how planned death can provide closure and reshape grief. A poignant and thought-provoking read. (From nytimes.com)