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Making healthier chocolate choices
Background check: approximately how much more sugar is in a 70% chocolate bar compared with a 90% chocolate bar? A) 20% more B) 50% more C) 300% more You’ve surely heard that if you’re going to have a sweet treat, dark chocolate is the healthier choice. However, the variation in sugar content within dark chocolate…
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How your cycle affects insulin sensitivity
Introduction During your menstrual cycle, there are significant fluctuations in your levels of sex hormones like estrogen and progesterone. These hormonal changes can affect how sensitive the body is to insulin and how it responds to glucose in the bloodstream. Here’s a quick refresh on terminology: Follicular Phase: the first half of your menstrual cycle,…
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How weight loss can aid in diabetes remission
While weight loss is often suggested to prevent diabetes, weight loss has more recently emerged as a powerful ally in the quest for remission. Recent scientific research has revealed a profound connection between shedding excess weight and achieving remission from this metabolic disorder, challenging the long-held notion of diabetes as an incurable condition. How does…
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How to find the best doctors
According to the American Osteopathic Association, the majority of Americans do not prioritize quality outcomes when selecting their medical providers. Instead, they consider the following factors to be the most important: Acceptance of insurance plan (83.3%) Bedside manner/empathy (60.5%) Proximity of office to home, work, or school (57.4%) Convenient office hours (42.9%) Medical specialty (37.5%)…
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How Singapore Became the Latest Blue Zone
Singapore, renowned for its bustling streets and mouth-watering dishes, has quietly and deliberately added another feather to its cap: becoming a blue zone. If you’re not watching the trending Netflix documentary, here’s a rundown: a blue zone describes a region where people live notably longer and healthier lives than the rest of the world. From…
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How profit incentives control your cancer care
How one of the largest oncology groups in America blatantly traded cancer patients’ welfare for profit.
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How corporate lobbyists affect FDA approval
A case study into how major corporations have shaped FDA regulations and approval decisions.
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Half of your dental work may have been unnecessary
How financial incentives may have shaped the type of dental care you received.
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DME Fraud: $101 million in unnecessary medical equipment
Introduction In recent years, the healthcare industry has seen an alarming surge in fraudulent activities, with the Naviwala case emerging as a stark example. This particular episode serves as a vivid demonstration of how seemingly benign systems can be weaponized against unsuspecting victims and, in turn, taxpayers. Worst of all, these transactions also risked patient…
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Cataract Surgery Fraud: Why You Need a Second Opinion
Medicare fraud and how it can affect your cataract While most doctors will prioritize patient care, the financial landscape of healthcare can sometimes blur lines. Cataract surgery, being one of the most commonly performed surgeries in the United States, can be a significant source of revenue for clinics and surgeons. Cataract surgery is the top…