Category: Forbes

Say No To Canadian Drug Imports

More than a dozen states are considering or have previously weighed bills to permit the importation of foreign drugs. The United States doesn’t need to look outside its borders for lower drug prices. Market competition can reduce costs without compromi…

Measles Is Back. Blame The Anti-Vax Movement.

Measles cases have already reached their highest level since 2000, and it’s only April. The anti-vax movement finally has what it wants: full-blown measles outbreaks spreading across the U.S. It’s only a matter of time before children die as a result o…

Commuting By Car Is Killing You So Cycle Instead, Suggests Massive New Obesity Study

Individuals with obesity who commute by car have a 32% higher risk of death compared with those individuals with a normal weight who have active commutes, such as those who cycle, finds new @uk_biobank study presented at @easoobesity conference in Glas…

BUYER BEWARE – Not All CBD is Created Equal

These days, most people won’t buy breath mints without knowing what’s in them, and the same should go for CBD. I’m here to help you navigate the market and find the best CBD for your health and performance.

Do You Really Think “The Brady Bunch” Was Real?

The current measles epidemic is raising issues of the vaccine versus the actual illness. Some anti-vaccination groups are using television from the 1970’s to demonstrate the safety of the disease.

As Bernie Threatens, Insurers Respond With More Medicare Benefits

Despite Bernie Sanders single payer push to eliminate private health insurers, companies are offering more Medicare benefits under new Trump administration rules.

Therapies For The Mentally Well: Proven Techniques For Building Your Positive Psychology

Evidence-based techniques for overcoming psychological problems can be adapted to help us achieve personal goals and ideals.

Best Nutrition Innovation 2019

a rundown of the best nutrition innovations that use technology to aid us in leading a healthier life, be it appliances, gadgets, services, or supplements

How Smart Pharma Can Stop Making Bad R&D Choices

Drug companies need to ditch R&D group-think and embrace tough love from outside experts.

Why Jay Leno Was Wrong In His Angry Rant

Here is what Leno said on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and how the Obesity Action Coalition responded.