The Best and Worst States to Practice Medicine
March 30th 2015Today is National Doctors Day, a day set aside to honor the women and men who devote their careers to healing. While doctors are generally applauded by society, several factors make some states more difficult for physicians building a career.
The PMD Critical List: Dropping the Ball on Big Data
March 30th 2015Big data could play a larger role in treating diseases, but the lack of a proper database hampers the effort, according to a new report. That story, plus looks at why doctors make errors and how they can avoid burnout, tops this week's list of must-read news items for physicians.
Rick Steves: Thoughts from the Non-accidental Tourist
March 25th 2015We heard Rick Steves' opinions about what's happening in European travel at the 2015 San Diego Adventure and Travel Show. Steves is a polished and passionate speaker. Talk comes easy to him because Europe has been his backyard, his playpen, for many, many years.
The 10 Most Popular Cat Breeds
March 24th 2015If you spent any time on social media Monday, you probably noticed that it was "National Puppy Day." But while puppy pics may have dominated Facebook and Instagram on Monday, the cat remains the undisputed king of the Internet age. But which breeds of cat are most popular?
Historic Edinburgh, Scotland's Romantic Capital
March 24th 2015Edinburgh doesn't need much help to bring the tourists in; its castle is the second-most visited attraction in the UK (after the Tower of London). Statues of William Wallace and his successor Robert the Bruce grace the entrance to the castle and below the end of the cobbled street of the Royal Mile sits Holyrood House with its 500 years of history including a famous assassination.