Category: healthcare

Medicare Advantage Is A Diamond In The Government Healthcare Rough

The value of Medicare Advantage far outweighs its costs. To make our healthcare system more equitable and affordable, we must bolster the program — not erode it.

Saving US Healthcare From A Disaster Worse Than Covid-19

American healthcare is standing in the path of the perfect storm, which Dr. Robert Pearl estimates will arrive in less than two years. He offers three immediate fixes to slow the damage and buy our nation time for bigger solutions.

Ex-Trans Activist Chloe Cole In Her Own Words: ‘I’m Autistic’

18-year-old Chloe Cole has been traveling the country to testify against gender-affirming healthcare. She detransitioned last year, and regrets the surgery that changed her life. Now, she’s speaking out about her beliefs and her struggles.

Will New NYC Transit Face Mask Graphic Send Wrong Covid-19 Messages?

The graphic emerged this past Wednesday when Governor Kathy Hochul lifted New York state’s face mask requirements for public transit.

Urologist Tweets About Rivian Electric Truck-Powered Vasectomy, Here’s The Reaction

After a blackout left a clinic in Austin, Texas, without electric power, Christopher Yang, MD, made sure that this vasectomy went EV as 1,2,3.

Talking About Gay, Bi Men And Monkeypox? You Need To Start Saying This Too

The misinformation around monkeypox has felt all too familiar for many in the LGBTQ community.

Fossil Fuel Pollution Likely Accelerates Lung Cancer In Non-Smokers, Study Finds

Small increases in air pollution were linked to rapid changes in airway cells, driving them toward a “cancer stem cell like state,” the study found.

Distress Prior To Covid-19 Infection May Predict Post-Covid Symptoms

A study published this week reported on whether symptoms of anxiety, depression, worry and stress prior to suffering an acute Covid-19 infection might predict post-Covid-19 symptoms, commonly known as “Long Covid.”

Judge Reed O’Connor’s Ruling On Obamacare’s Requirement To Cover Preventive Care Reveals An Implicitly Pro-Death Stance

On Sept. 7th, Judge Reed O’Connor voided a mandate under the ACA which requires employers cover certain preventive healthcare products and services if these violate their religious beliefs. Here, O’Connor reveals an implicitly pro-death stance, coupled…

Small-Big Data: A Healthcare Revolution In The Making

It’s not a new concept, but the growing realization is that the collection and analysis of data will dramatically improve patient outcomes. Finally, a unique source of data makes it possible