All You Need to Know about
By KIM BELLARD The article I can’t get out of my head is one by Greg Ip in The Wall Street Journal: Crises at Boeing and Intel Area National Emergency. I’m old enough that I remember when the Boeing 707 took airline passenger travel from the prop age to the jet age. I’m old enough … Read more
We partnered with The Great Girlfriends Show to answer some important questions about melanoma. Expert guest, Dr. Janiene Luke, answers some common questions: What Is Melanoma and How Common Is It? Do Melanoma Symptoms Appear the Same for Everyone? Does Surgery to Remove Skin Cancer Leave Permanent Scars? What Is Genetic Tumor Testing and Should … Read more
By MIKE MAGEE My father and Arnold Palmer had a great deal in common – and none of it involved golf. They were both men of faith and lived into their 80’s. My father was Catholic, and Arnold Palmer was Presbyterian. But on the day that Palmer died (September 25, 2016), Benedictine Archabbot Douglas R. … Read more
Learning how to get weed out of your system can feel urgent, especially if you’re preparing for a drug test or want to cleanse for personal reasons. A recent study shows that about 50% of US employers conduct drug tests, which can make anyone who uses cannabis think twice. So, understanding how to remove traces … Read more
Despite the influx of digital technologies into virtually every aspect of our everyday lives, healthcare is still a very human business. As a result, healthcare providers still heavily rely on positive relationships with their referring doctors and other healthcare professionals (HCPs). While leading health systems and hospitals have long employed teams of on-the-ground “physician liaisons” … Read more
The CyberKnife system uses real-time image guidance technology that operates similarly to cruise missile technology, delivering high doses of radiation with pinpoint accuracy to tumors, minimizing damage to healthy tissues. Unlike traditional radiation therapy, CyberKnife doesn’t require invasive head or body frames to immobilize patients, making the procedure more comfortable while still offering sub-millimeter accuracy … Read more
Dealing with a sore throat can be incredibly uncomfortable. Whether it’s a scratchy irritation or full-blown pain every time you swallow, it’s a sensation we’ve all experienced at some point. Usually, a sore throat is caused by a viral infection, allergies, or even just overuse of your voice. Regardless of the cause, one thing’s for … Read more
By KIM BELLARD Last week the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its final “click-to-cancel” rule, making it easier for consumers to cancel various kinds of subscriptions, such as gym memberships or streaming services. It will require enrollments to be as easy to cancel as they were to enroll. “Too often, businesses make people jump through … Read more
For millions of people living with obesity, the class of weight-loss medications known as GLP-1 agonists have been game-changers (think Wegovy and Zepbound). Studies show that people on these medications can lose more weight than they can with just lifestyle changes alone. But for one group of Americans — people on Medicare — at least … Read more
THCB Gang Oct 24, 2024 Joining Matthew Holt (@boltyboy) on #THCBGang on Thursday October 24 at 1pm PST 4pm EST are Digital Medicine Society CEO Jennifer Goldsack, (@GoldsackJen) , the VA’s Cole Zanetti (@ColeZanetti); and the Chief Commercial Officer at Curai Health Nicole Bell (@bellnicolee). There’ll likely be chatter about #HLTH2024 but also a lot … Read more