To get more effective drugs, we need more human trials. “Even if approval requirements were relaxed, the underlying need would remain: we still have to learn, through testing in humans, which treatments are effective and which are not.” Clinical development […]
Bryan Johnson’s sauna stats. “Sauna is one of the most effective health protocols I’ve done. Here is everything I’ve learned; it’s the most robust characterization ever produced.” ~ learn more
Why Korean sunscreen disappeared. “A few years ago, social media videos convinced me to change my habits around sunscreen. I started buying sunscreen not from my local drugstore, but from the internet: Sunscreens from Japan, France, Australia, and South Korea. […]
Dementia rates declining in older adults. The percentage of older US adults with dementia dropped from 11.6% in 2000 to 8.8% in 2012, which indicates a nearly 25% decrease. “If the rate of dementia in 2012 had been what it […]
Whoop’s ‘import your labs’ feature. I’ve been saving my lab result pdfs for a couple years, so this new feature got my attention. I think it’s really good! It feels as slick and market-leading as their Journal feature once was. […]
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 […]