Category: Forbes

No, It Isn’t Impossible To Find A Doctor Who Takes Medicare

You’ve probably heard that it is impossible to find a doctor who will take Medicare. It isn’t true.

Does Self-Directed Long-Term Home Care Make Sense For You?

This article explains the options for “self directing” your own long-term home care, and government programs that help vets and low-income people do that.

The Female Founders Of The Future Are Here

Plexiglass is an eight-week accelerator programme that just had its first graduation. Here’s why that matters.

Has Amyloid-Based Research Turned The Corner?

Biogen’s recently reported positive Phase 2 trial results for BAN2401 rekindle hopes for the amyloid hypothesis and also more widespread use of amyloid imaging radiopharmaceuticals.

How This VC Aligns Her Networking With Her Fund’s Investment Thesis

In a networking example of high quality over mass quantity, venture capitalist Brenda Irwin shares insights on how she’s engaging prospective investors for her active living fund in a way that aligns with her personal passions and resonates with her fu…

A Harvard Scientist Thinks He Has A Gene Test For Heart Attack Risk. He Wants To Give It Away Free

“I think in a few years I think everybody will know this number similar to the way we know our cholesterol right now,” muses Sekar Kathiresan, director of the Center for Genomic Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and a professor at Harvard Medi…

Going On Your Summer Holiday? These Facts About Tanning And Sunburn May Surprise You

Is tanning is good for you? How much sun is too much? What you think you know about tanning and sunburn may not be as accurate as you believe.

The Future Of African Healthcare Is Female

From across the world, two women—each driven by a desire to save lives—are reshaping the sub-Saharan African healthcare system.

Healthcare Is The No. 1 Issue For Voters; A New Poll Reveals Which Healthcare Issue Matters Most

Dr. Robert Pearl polled his readers to find out what healthcare issue, specifically, matters most to voters.

Using GoFundMe To Attack Health Care Costs

One in three campaigns through GoFundMe are for medical costs. A number of the GoFundMe campaigns are for people who do not have health insurance. Since health insurance is now guaranteed issue, should we fund people who did not fulfill their responsib…