Tag: health

House Committees Hold Joint Hearing on Federal Response to COVID-19

The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and the Subcommittee on Health, U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee, holds a joint hearing on “The Federal Response to COVID-19.” Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director of the National Institutes of Health Dr. Lawrence A. Tabak, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr….


‘Finish Like Judy!’ 96-Year-Old Swimmer and Gold Medalist Shares Her Secret to Health

A lifelong swimmer who is still competing at the age of 96 has become an inspiration for not allowing her age to stop her from taking home gold. Native New Yorker Judith “Judy” Young was born in Brooklyn. She has two sons, aged 68 and 70, and today she lives in an independent senior community in…


After Recall, Should Americans Be Worried About Infection From Eye Drops?

The maker of a type of over-the-counter eye drops is recalling the product after federal officials linked it to drug-resistant infections that may have led to at least one death in the United States, said officials Thursday. Global Pharma Healthcare (pdf) issued a recall Wednesday for artificial tears made by EzriCare Artificial Tears after the Centers…


Homemade Salad Dressing–A Baby Step Towards Healthier Eating

In the time of New Year’s resolutions, many resolve to eat a healthier diet—but even those with the best intentions may be thwarted by the vast amount of advice and information available. Where do we start? I get this query all the time—and my advice for the first step on the journey to healthier eating…


Eat These Foods to Help Fight Hearing Loss

Research shows that in addition to lifestyle changes, what we eat may play a role in preventing or slowing hearing loss—but what exactly do we need to eat to protect our hearing? Hearing Loss: Listen Up Hearing loss: It’s a condition usually associated with aging. It is the third most common chronic health issue in the United…


How Inflation Is Wrecking Your Diet and Health

Commentary The restaurant smelled like the Texas barbecue of my youth, so of course I was ready for a thrill. I ordered the beef brisket for $20, which is pretty expensive but these are inflationary times. The plate came. A third of the plate was a giant pile of fried potatoes, cheap food and carbohydrates…


Corporate Funding Raises Ethical Concerns About Medical Associations

Professional medical associations (PMAs) are foundational to the U.S. medical system, developing practice guidelines, providing medical education, and publishing journals. While there are scores of PMAs, probably the most well-known and largest are the American Heart Association (AHA), with over 33,000 members, the American Academy of Pediatrics with over 64,000 members, and the American Medical…


‘The 3 Tiers of Doctors Forum’: The Lower Tier Treats the Sick, the Middle Tier Treats People, the Higher Tier Treats the Country

Modern-day life is stimulating, to say the least—and our fast-paced routines may be accompanied by stress, tension, anxiety, and mental exhaustion. For many people, maintaining good physical health in the midst of their busy lifestyles tops their list of intentions. Dr. Yang Jingduan, a well-known Chinese psychiatrist based in Philadelphia, launched a series of lectures…


LIVE NOW: Why Is Big Pharma Only Industry Free From Liability?

Big pharma has a good deal with big government—even if someone is hurt by a vaccine, the drug maker is exempt from liability claims. Lack of accountability then is at the heart of the U.S. sprawling public health bureaucracy. And that leaves Americans wondering if they can trust the medical professionals tasked to keep us…


Why Is Big Pharma Only Industry Free From Liability?

Big pharma has a good deal with big government—even if someone is hurt by a vaccine, the drug maker is exempt from liability claims. Lack of accountability then is at the heart of the U.S. sprawling public health bureaucracy. And that leaves Americans wondering if they can trust the medical professionals tasked to keep us…