What Really Killed Teddy Roosevelt?

by | Mar 12, 2026 | Medicine

It was the winter of 1919, and Teddy Roosevelt was a sick man. Always vigorous, active, and unstoppable, he was uncharacteristically ill. He’d been plagued by “inflammatory rheumatism” for the last 2 ½ months. First, he developed acute swelling and pain of both...

So, You Want to be a Doctor at the Olympics?

by | Feb 26, 2026 | Medicine

You’ve spent the last two weeks glued to the Winter Olympics and now, those of you who are in the medical field wonder how you can become a volunteer doctor (or other medical professional) on the US Olympic Team. The bottom line is, it’s about as rigorous and...

Olympic Games from a Medical Perspective

by | Feb 19, 2026 | Medicine

I’ve been enthralled watching the Winter Olympics! The physical feats seem impossible, and the mental strength required is impressive. From a medical perspective, the likelihood of injuries is high, including serious injuries. And bringing people from all over the...

What?? Bacteria Talk To Each Other?

by | Feb 5, 2026 | Medicine

I just got back from one of my favorite events: The annual Creativity Conference at Sea Island, GA. There, famous entomologist Mark Moffett brings together an eclectic group of scientists, artists, naturalists, musicians, writers, and more, for two days of talks on...

Let’s Remember an Unsung Hero

by | Jan 29, 2026 | Medicine

Godfrey Oakley died just three months ago, in October 2025. He is a hero who changed the lives of thousands of people, yet most folks have never heard of him. I certainly have. He grew up in my hometown, Greenville, North Carolina, went to the same high school I did,...