How old can we possibly get? While Americans are not living as long as people in other wealthy...
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Are we spending too much on health care at end of life?
A new study in Science, by Amy Finkelstein et al., suggests that we may not be spending too much...
A Fitbit of sorts for your stomach
StatNews reports on a new implantable sensor in development at MIT labs that allows people to...
This is your brain on exercise
To support brain health, we know many things that people should not do, such as smoke, drink...
For diabetics, a good diet can be better than medicines
An article in NEJM Catalyst describes a new disease management trial at Geisinger Health System...
Five ways to feel at your best
If you focus on birthdays, we are all getting older. But, many of us who may be “getting up...
Lasik surgery may permanently harm your eyes
Before deciding to spend your money on Lasik surgery (laser eye surgery) to correct your vision...
Pharma frequently not reporting postmarketing studies
Many recent FDA-approved drugs and biologics turn out not to be safe and effective and eventually...
How to avoid being assigned a legal guardian
In 2017, Rachel Aviv wrote a story for the New Yorker on how an older couple in Nevada ended up...
Concerns about your antidepressant? Talk to your doctor!
On April 8, 2018, the New York Times published a front-page article titled, “The Murky Perils of...