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What Does ‘The Incredibles 2’ Have To Do With Migraines Or Seizures?

Concerns about some flashy scenes in The Incredibles 2 movie hit social media, and Disney issued a warning for moviegoers with epilepsy.

A New Healthcare Poll Is Bad News For Ted Cruz And Texas’ GOP

Nearly two-thirds of Texans say the state isn’t doing enough to help low-income residents get healthcare, a Kaiser Family Foundation and Episcopal Health Foundation poll shows.

Creating New Worlds for People with Dementia

The fourth article in a series on dementia, this time focusing on how we can each create environments that support autonomy, independence, and quality of life for people living with dementia.

UN Director Faremo & Ex-Microsoft Lawyer Eyes ‘AI Potential’ At IPsoft Digital Summit

A former Norwegian government minister for 10 years and a lawyer for Microsoft, Greta Faremo, says that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has “undeniable potential” and could help the United Nation’s Office for Project Services with a $1.8 billion annual budget, fulfill its sustainable development goals.

Premier League ‘Concussion Bins’ Proposal Makes Good Sense

The proposal by English Premier League club doctors to tweak the substitution system in the interest of player health is spot on.

Suicide Isn’t A U.S. Problem. It’s A Global Health Epidemic

In recent weeks suicide has been written about extensively in the United States, with high profile individuals giving a renewed focus to the tragic loss of life. But new data shows suicide is a global epidemic. Especially among the world’s young people where it’s the 2nd leading cause of death.

One-Stop Shop For Cancer Patients Raises $7 Million To Solve “Neglected” Issues From Skincare To Sex

Day-to-day activities like caring for the kids, bathing or having sex can be difficult for cancer patients. This is why Tamara Rajah launched her online shop Live Better With which has just raised $7 million from Downing Ventures, Forward Partners, and the Daily Mail’s investment arm.

Bluebird Bio Gene Therapies Show Promise Against Deadly Anemias

Bluebird Bio’s experimental gene therapy LentiGlobin is helping some patients with two life-threatening forms of inherited anemia avoid blood transfusions.

Current Prescription Drug Pricing Practices: Lessons In Obfuscation

A more transparent system of prescription drug pricing would lead to a better alignment of price and value.

Why Fats And Carbs Together Trigger Craving In The Brain

The combination of carbs and fat isn’t found in nature, except in one ‘food.’ But the brain sure craves it.