In the span of a little more than two weeks, a new Covid-19 strain advanced from its first known infection to classification as a variant of concern. Understanding the extent of the threat posed by the new variant Omicron and responding to it will take more time. Analysis of Omicron so far found that
As we enter 2022, the pandemic continues to exact a terrible toll in both human and economic terms. But one side effect of this crisis helped healthcare move forward dramatically: We experienced a decade’s worth of technology adaptation and adoption in the space of mere months. Tools and technologies that had been lingering (or languishing)
Oncoustics CEO Beth Rogozinski. Photo credit: Oncoustics Roughly 4.5 million adults in the U.S. are estimated to have liver disease, and that number is expected to grow, as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is on the rise. Characterized by excessive fat in the liver, it can lead to inflammation or scarring over time. Because the condition
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There’s something about biting into a piece of carrot cake — it brings back memories of family holidays and springtime. It’s no wonder carrot cake has become a traditional American dessert. Most carrot cake recipes, however, call for not-so-healthy ingredients that should really be avoided by you and your loved ones. My gluten-free carrot cake recipe,
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Bone broth is one of the most healing foods you can consume, including popular chicken bone broth. Rich in nutrients like collagen, gelatin and glycine, chicken bone broth can help to protect and heal your gut lining, boost skin health and improve joint function. (1, 2, 3) Are the benefits of chicken bone broth from your local grocery store
Bone broth is one of the most healing foods you can consume, including popular chicken bone broth. Rich in nutrients like collagen, gelatin and glycine, chicken bone broth can help to protect and heal your gut lining, boost skin health and improve joint function. (1, 2, 3) Are the benefits of chicken bone broth from your local grocery store
Bone broth is one of the most healing foods you can consume, including popular chicken bone broth. Rich in nutrients like collagen, gelatin and glycine, chicken bone broth can help to protect and heal your gut lining, boost skin health and improve joint function. (1, 2, 3) Are the benefits of chicken bone broth from your local grocery store
We now know that most diseases today are due to inflammation. (1) Inflammation damages your cells and arterials walls and can cause all kinds of problems, including chronic inflammatory conditions like cardiovascular diseases and arthritis. (2) By reducing inflammation, your body is better able to heal from disease. One of the top ways to decrease
Key lime pie makes me think of spending warm, sunny days with my family in Floria. This creamy, sweet and acidic pie provides bold flavors and health benefits, too. In fact, limes are thought to boost your immune system and even help improve the health of your heart. (1, 2, 3) And when mixed with
The Covid-19 pandemic pushed the medical industry to offer high quality care at a distance, and many patients are finding it easier to consult their physician than ever before. This is undoubtedly a positive development, but it is not a paradigm shift. Contemporary virtual care is not the revolutionary change that the industry needs. Today’s
One of the oldest, yet still unresolved issues plaguing the US health system is the unequal distribution of healthcare. This past August, a new study by JAMA revealed the ongoing disparity in healthcare spending by race. In particular, mental healthcare remains highly inaccessible across the board, but particularly for certain groups. Patients are screened for
In early 2020, healthcare leaders from payers to providers to technology services providers found themselves at a crossroads—innovate or fail to care for patients. I had the privilege recently of joining a virtual roundtable with a group of healthcare leaders to talk about the transformation of patient care, engagement and outreach. The panel focused
The holidays are right around the corner, and I’m preparing my kitchen for all the healthy baking and cooking I will be doing. And what is more reminiscent of the holidays than a pie crust, and better yet, a gluten-free pie crust? I’ve created an easy, healthy and gluten-free version of a traditional pie crust.
Key lime pie makes me think of spending warm, sunny days with my family in Floria. This creamy, sweet and acidic pie provides bold flavors and health benefits, too. In fact, limes are thought to boost your immune system and even help improve the health of your heart. (1, 2, 3) And when mixed with
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Brownies are one of my favorite desserts. How could they not be: they’re chocolatey, creamy and simple to make. But are they healthy? Well, with these sweet potato brownies, you don’t have to worry anymore. Why Your Brownies Need Sweet Potatoes You might be confused about how sweet potatoes could play a role in a
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Brownies are one of my favorite desserts. How could they not be: they’re chocolatey, creamy and simple to make. But are they healthy? Well, with these sweet potato brownies, you don’t have to worry anymore. Why Your Brownies Need Sweet Potatoes You might be confused about how sweet potatoes could play a role in a
A federal jury ruled against CVS, Walgreens and Walmart, finding that the pharmacy chains helped fuel the opioid crisis in two Ohio counties. The three pharmacy chains currently face thousands of lawsuits, but this was the first one to go to trial. The case, which was part of a broader multidistrict litigation involving multiple cases
A patient in an early-stage clinical trial evaluating a Kura Oncology cancer drug has died, leading the FDA to pause the study while an inquiry aims to find out whether the death was related to a known complication of treatments for acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The partial clinical hold announced Wednesday means that patients
Spurred by Covid-19, we are witnessing the unprecedented digital transformation of healthcare, and health systems that don’t rapidly innovate to meet this “new normal” risk being left behind. While the core tenets of growth, financial stewardship, and quality remain the same, health systems must tailor their strategies to win consumer loyalty while delivering differentiated value.
Ahh, cornbread stuffing. It’s a staple at many Thanksgiving tables (and often the favorite Thanksgiving side dish for many), but it can often be a calorie bomb on a day where there’s a ton of food already. And if you can’t eat grains, forget about it — traditional cornbread is not your friend. That’s why
Brownies are one of my favorite desserts. How could they not be: they’re chocolatey, creamy and simple to make. But are they healthy? Well, with these sweet potato brownies, you don’t have to worry anymore. Why Your Brownies Need Sweet Potatoes You might be confused about how sweet potatoes could play a role in a
Brownies are one of my favorite desserts. How could they not be: they’re chocolatey, creamy and simple to make. But are they healthy? Well, with these sweet potato brownies, you don’t have to worry anymore. Why Your Brownies Need Sweet Potatoes You might be confused about how sweet potatoes could play a role in a
Transplant procedures come with all sorts of risks, and one of them is infections that develop in a patient’s weakened immune state. A Takeda Pharmaceutical drug is now the first FDA-approved treatment for a particular type of post-transplant infection that can become fatal. The infection risk comes from cytomegalovirus (CMV). Antivirals are available to
Another Talkspace executive is leaving the company, in a tumultuous week for the mental health startup. Just days after both of the company’s co-founders departed, Talkspace COO Mark Hirschhorn is also resigning, effective immediately. Talkspace declined to elaborate on the reasons for his departure, other than to say it followed an internal review of his
Ahh, cornbread stuffing. It’s a staple at many Thanksgiving tables (and often the favorite Thanksgiving side dish for many), but it can often be a calorie bomb on a day where there’s a ton of food already. And if you can’t eat grains, forget about it — traditional cornbread is not your friend. That’s why
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