Tag: public health

How Many Melanoma Patients Did the FDA Kill?

By my estimate, more than 1,000 people have died prematurely because of…

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Osteoarthritis and Obesity Can Shave 3.5 Years of Healthy Life

  Harvard Medical School conducted a study that showed that close to…

Anthony Cirillo Anthony Cirillo

Rare Form of Dwarfism Protects against Cancer, Diabetes

People affected by a rare, inherited form of dwarfism virtually never get…

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Bringing Down the Costs of Medical Care

It is currently popular for government officials to single out the insurance…

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Antibiotic Resistant Superbug Appears in California Hospitals

Fatality rates show worse than MRSA, but it tends to strike more…

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A New Way to Treat Panic Attacks

Panic attacks are characterized by a racing heart, copious sweating, rapid breathing…

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Cancer Scare for Coke, Pepsi Drinkers

  Most people know that sugary cola drinks have no nutritional benefits,…

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Chronic Disease Prevention Remains Top Priority

One year ago, passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act…

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A Good Place to Find Information on Clinical Trials

If you’re thinking of participating in a clinical trial for cancer or…

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Kiosk Offers Health Assessment

The processes at the Kiosks are all self service. The company already…

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