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Executive action may actually drive up medicines prices
Executive action may actually drive up medicines prices
*This story will be updated as more details become available*
Mark Chataway
May 12
Editor's Picks
Trump’s Drug Price Gambit: Cheaper for America, But Who Pays the Price?
Trump’s Drug Price Gambit: Cheaper for America, But Who Pays the Price?
On May 12, 2025, Donald Trump signed an executive order to cut U.S. prescription drug prices by linking U.S. drug prices to other…
Christopher Nial
May 12
🌀 When the Room Started Spinning: What Vertigo Taught Me About Letting Go
🌀 When the Room Started Spinning: What Vertigo Taught Me About Letting Go
A surreal bout of vertigo sent me spinning — literally and metaphorically.
Michael Hunter, MD
May 12
What’s So Bad About Unsaturated Fatty Acid Oxidation?
What’s So Bad About Unsaturated Fatty Acid Oxidation?
Why would this oxidation be so damaging to us?
Dr Joel Yong, PhD
May 11
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Small Voices. Big Impact.
Small Voices. Big Impact.
The Power of Nano Influencers In Reshaping Health Communications
Ryan O'Grady
Apr 18
This Weeks Editors Choice
Finding the Heartbeat of a Nation: Health Care Nation Is a Manifesto for Us All
Finding the Heartbeat of a Nation: Health Care Nation Is a Manifesto for Us All
Tom Lawry’s Newest Book is Not Another Health Reform Manifesto
Gil Bashe
Apr 16
Pick of the Week
The Baby Who Rewrote His DNA — and Medicine Itself
The Baby Who Rewrote His DNA — and Medicine Itself
A true story that feels like science fiction. From Gattaca to CRISPR, what just happened in a Philadelphia hospital might change…
Michael Hunter, MD
May 16
AI and Mental Health in Africa: A Quiet Digital Shift Is Making Therapy More Accessible
AI and Mental Health in Africa: A Quiet Digital Shift Is Making Therapy More Accessible
Sharon Quntai
May 15
Men Aren’t Just Dying of Cancer — They’re Dying of Silence
Men Aren’t Just Dying of Cancer — They’re Dying of Silence
What I learned about loneliness from the most isolated rooms in medicine.
Michael Hunter, MD
May 15
The Healing Muse: How the Arts Are Quietly Transforming Healthcare
The Healing Muse: How the Arts Are Quietly Transforming Healthcare
Tom Jones
May 15
Analysis: Executive Order “Delivering Most-Favored-Nation Prescription Drug Pricing to American…
Analysis: Executive Order “Delivering Most-Favored-Nation Prescription Drug Pricing to American…
The implications differ substantially across the three primary stakeholders: pharmaceutical companies, payers and patients.
Christopher Nial
May 15
Is Chicken the New Cigarette?
Is Chicken the New Cigarette?
A cancer doctor weighs in on the surprising new study that links poultry to higher cancer risk — and what you should worry about instead.
Michael Hunter, MD
May 14
The Most Important Foods To Eat Over 40
The Most Important Foods To Eat Over 40
What are the best foods that you should eat to support aging?
Philip James
May 13
Which Exercises Are Best for Cognitive Health?
Which Exercises Are Best for Cognitive Health?
A new study reviews research on the benefits of exercise on cognitive health.
Ed Ergenzinger, JD, PhD
May 13
Fractals, Focus, and a Quiet Mind
Fractals, Focus, and a Quiet Mind
I use photography to lower stress and sharpen attention — and the science behind it is stunning.
Michael Hunter, MD
May 13
The Language of Healing: A Combat Medic’s Vow to Preserve Life
The Language of Healing: A Combat Medic’s Vow to Preserve Life
Channeling Care Through Empathy
Gil Bashe
May 13
Scientists Discover Possible Key to Bipolar Mood Swings
Scientists Discover Possible Key to Bipolar Mood Swings
Novel brain mechanism may unlock new targets for treatment of bipolar disorder.
Ed Ergenzinger, JD, PhD
May 12
Why I’m Pouring Ice on My Head Again — And Why You Might, Too
Why I’m Pouring Ice on My Head Again — And Why You Might, Too
The Ice Bucket Challenge is back. This time, it’s not just about ALS. It’s about saving minds.
Michael Hunter, MD
May 11
Research Shows How to Boost Motivation to Exercise
Research Shows How to Boost Motivation to Exercise
A recent study shows that combining two activities improves our motivation to exercise.
Ed Ergenzinger, JD, PhD
May 11
7 Mental Habits That Protect My Mind — Even in a High-Stress Medical Career
7 Mental Habits That Protect My Mind — Even in a High-Stress Medical Career
What I practice daily to protect my peace, sharpen my mind, and stay resilient through stress.
Michael Hunter, MD
May 10
The Hidden Symphony: How I Learned to Harness the Default Mode Network
The Hidden Symphony: How I Learned to Harness the Default Mode Network
Exploring the Default Mode Network: Your brain’s hidden pathway to creativity and self-reflection
Michael Hunter, MD
May 9
Skinnier, Sicker? Weight-Loss Meds Raise Concerns
Skinnier, Sicker? Weight-Loss Meds Raise Concerns
These drugs don't advertise or emphasize their physical side effects, but people are starting to notice them.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
May 9
10 Tiny Habits That Make You Healthier, Calmer, and Harder to Kill
10 Tiny Habits That Make You Healthier, Calmer, and Harder to Kill
As a cancer doctor and over-60 bodybuilder, I live by simple, science-backed changes. Most people want better health, but they also need…
Michael Hunter, MD
May 9
Why Your Brain Needs You to Walk
Why Your Brain Needs You to Walk
What Forrest Gump got right — backed by brain science
Michael Hunter, MD
May 8
What the Dying Taught Me About Living
What the Dying Taught Me About Living
I’ve spent decades helping people face their final days. Here’s what they most wish they had done differently. By Michael Hunter, MD.
Michael Hunter, MD
May 8
Methylene Blue Benefits (Should You Take It?)
Methylene Blue Benefits (Should You Take It?)
Philip James
May 7
The 90-Minute Rule: How I Rewired My Focus, Energy, and Sleep by Timing My Day Like a…
The 90-Minute Rule: How I Rewired My Focus, Energy, and Sleep by Timing My Day Like a…
You don’t need supplements or a new app. You need a clock, a walk, and the courage to protect your energy. By Michael Hunter, MD.
Michael Hunter, MD
May 7
The Walk That Rewires Your Brain
The Walk That Rewires Your Brain
Forget supplements — this free, ancient habit builds your brain, boosts your mood, and adds years to your life.
Michael Hunter, MD
May 6
One Root Cause Behind Lactose Intolerance
One Root Cause Behind Lactose Intolerance
Our small intestines do need to produce sufficient lactase enzymes to digest all that lactose!
Dr Joel Yong, PhD
May 5
Not All Beams Heal Tumors: Why I Write, Volunteer, and Show Up Before Sunrise
Not All Beams Heal Tumors: Why I Write, Volunteer, and Show Up Before Sunrise
A Seattle oncologist shares how quiet giving — from hospital halls to blog posts — can ripple through a life.
Michael Hunter, MD
May 5
The One Grocery Aisle That’s Killing 124,000 Americans a Year
The One Grocery Aisle That’s Killing 124,000 Americans a Year
It’s not just what you eat — it’s what’s eating away at you. The danger isn’t in your cravings. It’s in your cart.
Michael Hunter, MD
May 5
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