https://www.facebook.com/imamu.baraka/posts/1946306892050110 a Baltimore-based psychotherapist this week caught on video University of Maryland Medical Center staff “dumping” a clearly incapacitated young woman into the freezing Maryland … Reality of US for-profit healthcareRead more
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Air Pollution Kills 9 Million; Costs $5 Trillion A Year
“For decades, pollution and its harmful effects on people’s health, the environment, and the planet have been neglected both by Governments and the international development … Air Pollution Kills 9 Million; Costs $5 Trillion A YearRead more
How to survive the medical misinformation mess
Currently, there are nearly approximately 17 million articles in PubMed tagged with ‘human(s)’, with >700 000 articles identified as ‘clinical trials’, and >1·8 million as … How to survive the medical misinformation messRead more
Americans Are Dying Faster. Millennials, Too
Death awaits all of us, but how patiently? To unlock the mystery of when we’re going to die, start with an actuary. Specializing in the … Americans Are Dying Faster. Millennials, TooRead more
Americans Are Dying Younger, Saving Corporations Billions
Steady improvements in American life expectancy have stalled, and more Americans are dying at younger ages. But for companies straining under the burden of their … Americans Are Dying Younger, Saving Corporations BillionsRead more
How Much Money Is Spent on Health Care for Kids, Where Does It Go?
Health care spending on children grew 56 percent between 1996 and 2013, with the most money spent in 2013 on inpatient well-newborn care, attention deficit/hyperactivity … How Much Money Is Spent on Health Care for Kids, Where Does It Go?Read more
When Your Doctor Breaks You
When people who have had profoundly serious wrongs inflicted on them sue, they are suing for money. But the fact is that they don’t want … When Your Doctor Breaks YouRead more
Hunter-gatherers of Tanzania experience seasonal variation in gut-microbe diversity
look at seasonal variations in the gut-microbial composition, or microbiota, of the Hadza, one of the world’s few remaining traditional hunter-gatherer populations. The research confirms … Hunter-gatherers of Tanzania experience seasonal variation in gut-microbe diversityRead more
Pesticides in food to reduced fertility in women
Fruits and vegetables are an essential part of a healthy pregnancy diet, providing vitamins and fiber. Yet some might also come with pesticide residues. Among … Pesticides in food to reduced fertility in womenRead more
Living near a forest keeps your amygdala healthier
Noise, pollution, and many people in a confined space: Life in a city can cause chronic stress. City dwellers are at a higher risk of … Living near a forest keeps your amygdala healthierRead more