Wear the Mask Even If Trump Won’t—Here’s Why
By Emil GuillermoDonald Trump says it’s voluntary. But if you want to fight the virus effectively, mask up my friend....
Year: 2020
Colon Health
By Mel Ona, M.D.March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the second most lethal cancer in men and...
This Is No Time for a Minimum-Wage Hike
By Keli’i AkinaIf we want Hawaii’s economy to recover from the coronavirus shutdown, we have to put aside any possibility...
CBD, The Real Deal or Snake Oil
By Melissa Martin, Ph.D.CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a non-psychotropic component of cannabis and hemp. Folks, CBD oil is not...
Hirono Calls on Senate to Support Local Journalism During COVID-19 Pandemic
Senator Mazie K. Hirono joined 17 other senators to call for funding to support local journalists and media in future...
Life on the Frontlines–Primary Care
By Lyla Cachola Prather, M.D.As a primary care physician, my job is to keep my patients healthy and out of...
UH Scientists Suggest Novel Screening Tool for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in Children
Scientists at the University of Hawaii (UH) Mānoa have discovered a novel method of diagnosing non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a group of...
Schatz Urges Federal Government to Expand Access to Telehealth Services
Senator Brian Schatz led a bipartisan group of 26 senators in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to increase subsidies...
Schatz Press Vice President to Address COVID-19 Testing Shortfall
Senator Brian Schatz and a group of his colleagues called on Vice President Mike Pence and the Coronavirus Task Force,...
Remember to Take Care of Your Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The acutely abrupt transition from pre-COVID-19 pandemic life to suddenly having to worry about whether you can meet basic necessities...
