Author Archives: health

Where people die

Truer words were never spoken: we all have to die sometime. But here’s something you may have thought less about: we all have to die somewhere. And most people don’t want it to be in a hospital. Despite this, about one-third of deaths in this country occur in hospitals. The good news is, that this… Read More: Where people die »

Editorial: Climate change and the immigrant caravan's impact 
on healthcare

The caravan of Central American migrants making 
its way north may well determine the future of 
healthcare in America. If enough voters are swayed by President Donald Trump’s demagogic demonization of those unfortunate souls—this year’s October surprise—the Republicans will retain control of Congress and the protections and insurance expansion contained in the Affordable Care Act… Read More: Editorial: Climate change and the immigrant caravan's impact 
on healthcare »

People who gave up smoking cannabis had a memory boost within a week

Smoking cannabis can make your memory hazyWestend61 GmbH / Alamy Stock Photo By Clare Wilson Cannabis use really does weaken your memory. People who gave up smoking the drug saw their cognitive abilities improve after just a week. Though cannabis has a reputation for making people less mentally sharp, it’s hard to know if the… Read More: People who gave up smoking cannabis had a memory boost… »