Can Hawai‘i Cannabis Help End the Opioid Epidemic?
Now that medical marijuana is legal, a homegrown substitute beckons.
Health
Forget “Having it All”—Here’s How You Can Overcome Superwoman Syndrome
Ever felt like you’re facing constant pressure to juggle work, family, friends and everything in between—and to do it well? Experts say that unrealistically high standards can lead to greater stress and more health problems.
Rat Lungworm 101: What You Need to Know About This Potentially Deadly Parasite
Did you know rat lungworm has been found on five of the six largest Hawaiian Islands?
Is Water Fluoridation the Answer to Hawai‘i’s Rampant Tooth Decay Problem?
Why does Hawai‘i fight fluoridation despite a dismal record of dental decay? Community leaders blame fear, misinformation … and deposed Honolulu City Councilmember Rod Tam.
Expert Tips to Keep You Healthy at Any Age, from Before Puberty to Beyond Menopause
Screenings, tests and shots, plus some surprising updates from Hawai‘i medical experts.
Field Notes: Go the Distance with Hawaiian Ultra Running Team
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: Hawaiian Ultra Running Team, or HURT.
Field Notes: These Surfers Get Up Before Dawn to Catch the Best Waves
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: dawn patrollers.
Women’s Health
(Sponsored) Since Breast Cancer Awareness month began in 1985, October has become the time of year to shed light on women’s health issues. Learn about some of the new and innovative ways O‘ahu healthcare providers are helping women look and feel their best.
Meet Two Women Who Survived Cancer, and What You Need to Know Now
Lucrecia Fry and Jamey Etherton were diagnosed with cancer. What’s next?
Meet Hawaii Doctors Who Traveled on a Mission Trip to Philippines
Hawaii doctors Lisa Grininger and Rebecca Sawai went on a medical mission trip to the Philippines as part of Aloha Medical Mission.
5 Incredible Hawaii Medical Stories
We asked some of Hawaii’s top doctors for their most amazing stories.
University of Hawaii Cancer Warriors
Four ways the new UH Cancer Center is going to make a difference.
House of Healing for Mental Health in Hawaii
This state program offers mental healthcare in a clubhouse setting.
Egg Donations: A Honolulu Woman’s Story
A Good Egg: Why one Honolulu woman has donated her eggs, six times.
A Century of Care with Palama Settlement
This month marks the 100th anniversary of local nonprofit Palama Settlement’s incorporation.
Kid-Size Care with Hospice Hawaii
Hospice Hawaii not only cares for terminally ill adults, but now children, too.
The Leading Causes of Death in Hawaii
What's Killing Us? You’ve got to go somehow. Here are the things you should really worry about.
Doulas in Hawaii
They’re not doctors or midwifes, but doulas can make births easier.
Hawaii Academy Gymnastics
Get your bounce on at Hawaii Academy.
Delicious Detox
It’s that time of year, when the excesses of the holidays begin to weigh on one’s waistline—or conscience—and thoughts turn to detoxification.
AIDS: Still Deadly After All These Years
Mirroring national trends, young people in Hawaii seem oblivious to the risks of HIV/AIDS.
Unhealthy Eating
Vegetables are the epitome of healthy eating—unless they’ve been visited by snails harboring a painful parasite.
Crisis in the Trauma Center
The trauma center at Queen’s saves hundreds of lives every year. What happens if it closes?
Atkins Crazy
Illustration: Scott Thigpen Ron Hudson, a 56-year-old salesman, looked at me in disbelief. Had he actually just heard those words from my mouth? “You have diabetes,” I told him, “and the time has come for you to do something…
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