Being sedentary is not neutral. “Even in the absence of symptoms or abnormal labs, it’s a condition of early dysfunction.” Sedentary lifestyles can compromise your metabolism without you even knowing it, increasing risk for diseases lurking beneath the surface. ~ […]
Sunlight and cancer defense. More sun, not less! Dr. Max Gulhane presents evidence on how “sunlight, Vitamin D system and circadian rhythms regulate cancer defense and immune function.” This insightful talk explores the nuances of skin cancer and safely obtaining […]
The impact of red-flag prescribing. The researchers studies mental health prescriptions that were “inconsistent with any guidelines” and found that such “… prescribing increases self-harm, use of emergency rooms, and health care costs.” This study examines how adherence to treatment […]
A low yield for cancer detection. The largest study of the Galleri blood test for early cancer detection, involving nearly 36,000 participants, revealed that only “3 cases per 1,000 participants” resulted in early cancer detection. The biggest knock against this […]
Meditation isn’t always safe. “Meditation can cause disabling psychiatric breakdowns lasting years… Mild emotional disturbances, confusion, and odd sensations are common.” While the ancient practice is often touted for its benefits, the risks associated with intensive meditation remain under-discussed. It’s […]
Palmer Luckey promotes nicotine on TBPN. I think there is merit to the argument that nicotine, a stimulant, has benefits for productivity. Yet it is super addictive and can have negative impacts. This media network, TBPN, seemingly came out of […]
A tale of 2 ENTs. “This story is not about tonsils. It’s about how two equally credentialed people can make you feel entirely different about your own instincts. It’s about how different healthcare can feel, and why trust is not […]
Can monetary rewards really boost health outcomes? The debate on using financial incentives to promote healthy behaviors is ongoing. As noted in the article, “outcomes depend heavily on design,” with some programs effectively motivating desired actions by carefully structuring the […]
Most correlations are not causal. “Simply selectively following advice, going along with fads, believing what’s popular and acting on it, and so on, can lead to correlations that ‘make sense’ from some research reference frame, but are not actually true.” […]
Stop shaming people. This has become a go-to tactic in our divided society, and it’s simply not effective. “My social circles fall roughly into two camps. One camp are my peers from school and work: healthcare people, people from elite […]