Category: healthcare

David Crosby Dies At 81, Covid-19 Rumors Abound

A report did say that “Crosby died from Covid.” But has this been confirmed?

The Whole World In Your Hand: Major Advances In Haptic Technology

Researchers developed a new haptic technology called WeTac that allows users to feel life-like sensations in their hands during virtual reality simulations.

Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Pet Bearded Dragons Has Spanned 20 States, CDC Says

The Salmonella outbreak has already left at least 32 people sick and 10 people hospitalized.

Study: Viagra, Cialis Users 25% Less Likely To Suffer Early Death, Here Are Caveats

Those taking such erectile dysfunction medications also had a 17% lower incidence of heart failure, a 15% lower incidence of getting a coronary revascularization procedure, a 22% lower incidence of unstable angina, and a 39% lower incidence of death fr…

Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea Found In U.S.: Here’s What To Know

Gonorrhea has long shown resistance to antibiotics, with public health officials recommending only high doses of one antibiotic for treatment.

‘Pharma Bro’ Shkreli Violated Lifetime Ban And Should Be Sanctioned, FTC Says

Shkreli was banned for life from the pharmaceutical industry in January 2022, but the FTC alleges he’s violating the order.

Covid Still Killing Hundreds Of Americans Every Day As Pandemic Enters Fourth Year

On average, more than 500 people have died with Covid each day of 2023 so far, data suggests.

New Kansas Effort To Ban Abortion—Even After Voters Said They Want It Legal

A new bill would give cities and counties the power to outlaw abortion, even if it can’t be prohibited state-wide.

Ending The Epidemic Of “Magical Thinking” In Healthcare

When the Harvard economist Mihir Desairecently heralded the crypto crash as the culmination of a 15-year long stretch of “magical thinking” in capitalism, he didn’t call out the healthcare industry directly, but he easily could have.

Inside The Alzheimer’s Scandal: Why Is There Still No Cure?

The Alzheimer’s scandal: Why is there no cure for this dread disease?