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Multi-Faceted Effort to Increase Alzheimer Disease Awareness Launches
Alzheimer dementia continues to be among the most heavily researched and funded…
It’s In The Genes
Genes may be more likely to increase longevity than diet, exercise,…
Complex, Chronic Illnesses Last a Lifetime and Consume 70% of the Healthcare Dollar
Medical care is organized to treat acute conditions but the need today…
Contagion: Help Congress Protect the CDC’s Outbreak Investigation Budget
This is a joint post with Kate McQueston. Coming your way in…
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month – Paving the Way towards a Healthier Future
There are an estimated 23 million obese or overweight children in the…
Overtreatment Alert! Antibiotics Fuel Medical Overutilization
A good friend of mine and Whistleblower reader contracted the sniffles and received…
Looking Good
Should there be legal prohibitions against discrimination based on looks? Daniel S.…
In Discussing Cancer, Should We Use Fighting Words?
Every day in obituaries, you will find combat metaphors about people who…
Increased Prevalence of Stroke Hospitalizations Seen in Teens and Young Adults
Rising trends in risk factors and comorbidities are associated with the increase…