Archive for August 2022

Climate hazards – such as flooding, heat waves, and drought – have deepened the effects of more than half of the known infectious diseases in humans, including anthrax, cholera, and malaria, according to a new study published in Nature Climate Change. Infectious diseases have long been linked to weather events and climate change, but scientists…

Being outdoors in nature is an important factor in staying healthy. It’s a concept called biophilia. Which is why some health care professionals are writing “park prescriptions.” Studies suggest the best dose of nature is at least two hours a week. And if you can’t get outside, bring the nature indoors. ____________________________________________ For the safety…

While colorectal cancer is still the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., continuing improvements in screening and treatment mean many people diagnosed with colorectal cancer now can expect to survive long after diagnosis. The American Cancer Society estimates there are more than 1.5 million survivors of colorectal cancer in the U.S. But…

The Root Causes of High Drug Costs – Multiple Levels of Scams Alex Oshmyansky, MD, PhD, is Founder and CEO of Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company. Alex founded Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company after being incensed by the skyrocketing costs of generic drugs for his patients. The company is focused on the pharmacy…