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Pharmaceutical Research in Obesity
The challenges in the treatment of obesity are in providing practical, long-term…
Lab Results for All! Of Data Liberation, Participatory Medicine, and Government 2.0
On September 14, HHS released for comment draft lab results regulations that will, if…
CDC Reports: 90% of ADULTS Have Difficulty Following Routine Medical Advice
So if that's the case, how on earth are adolescents able to…
Breast Cancer and Mesothelioma
EXCLUSIVE POST -Mesothelioma is an uncommon and very aggressive cancer caused by…
Is Your Doctor a God or a Guide?
Last week I was reminded by Lance Gardener, Chief Executive of the…
Denmark Introduces “Fat Tax”
Denmark has imposed “a fat tax” on foods such as butter and…
CMS-OMB Delaying Physician Disclosure Rule
Don’t blame us, blame the Office of Management and Budget, officials at…
The Elusive Power of mHealth
These days it seems like everyone is going mobile. The idea…
High Salt + Low Activity = Cognitive Loss
High-sodium intake and a low level of physical activity can be…
Secret Shoppers in Doctors’ Offices: Placebo Medicine for Physicians
Physicians are still debating whether prescribing placebos is ethical. Dissenters argue that…