[Comment] Offline: The Silent Torment of Casey Means
Casey Means, a former ENT surgeon and author of *Good Energy*, was nominated by President Trump for U.S. Surgeon General and faced a Senate confirmation hearing dominated by vaccine questions rather than her metabolic‑health agenda. She argues that nine in ten Americans suffer metabolic dysfunction and that the medical system profits from illness, positioning “Good Energy” as a preventive framework. The hearing exposed partisan tensions, with senators probing her stance on mifepristone, birth control, and vaccine safety while also raising conflict‑of‑interest allegations. Means’ ability to reconcile these issues will shape the office’s credibility.
[Perspectives] Hadiza Shehu Galadanci: Strengthening Maternal Health in Nigeria
Professor Hadiza Shehu Galadanci, director of the Africa Center of Excellence for Population Health and Policy, highlighted the urgent need to tackle postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) in Nigeria. She noted that while prevention and treatment methods exist, the majority of the...
[Comment] Why Investing in Women's Health Is a Societal Imperative
The commentary highlights that women experience nine additional years of poor health—25% more than men—primarily between menarche and menopause. Female‑specific conditions such as fibroids, endometriosis, and menopause‑related issues affect the majority of women, curtailing school attendance and workforce participation. Recent...