Healthcare or Profitcare?

Why the U.S. Healthcare System is a Mess The U.S. healthcare system consistently underperforms compared to other high-income countries. According to a Commonwealth Fund Report and article in Harvard Business Review, even the best U.S. states fall short when measured against nations like France, Germany, the UK, and Australia. Key Points Performance Gap: The U.S.Continue reading "Healthcare or Profitcare?"

Google’s AI Energy Usage?

We (or rather They) did the math There’s been a lot of debate around the environmental impact of artificial intelligence, particularly the electricity, water, and carbon involved in running large language models. New research shared by Google suggests that, at least for its Gemini models, the per-prompt footprint is much smaller than many have assumed. According toContinue reading "Google’s AI Energy Usage?"

The Risks of “Seemingly Conscious AI

Click for Audio Version (AI Generated 😬) This is an area that I've been thinking about for some time. What if an an AI model took control of a corporation, which in the US has certain rights mirroring personhood (see Citizen's United Supreme Court decision?) Would the AI model then be able to legally actContinue reading "The Risks of “Seemingly Conscious AI"

The immune system offers a window into aging

“The immune system permeates and regulates organs and tissues across the body, and has diverse roles beyond pathogen control, including in development, tissue homeostasis and repair. The reshaping of the immune system that occurs during aging is therefore highly consequential. In this Focus issue, Nature Aging presents a collection of reviews of and opinions onContinue reading "The immune system offers a window into aging"

Nicotinamide Riboside vs. Nicotinamide Mononucleotide

Which NAD⁺ Booster Is Right for You? In recent years, two vitamin B3 derivatives—Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) and Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN)—have emerged as leading contenders in the world of longevity science. Both are precursors to NAD⁺ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide), a coenzyme essential for energy production, DNA repair, and healthy cell function. As we age, NAD⁺ levelsContinue reading "Nicotinamide Riboside vs. Nicotinamide Mononucleotide"

Nurse Practitioner Training Issues

The training of nurse practitioners (NPs) varies widely, and that variation is one of the most important points in any discussion about their role in healthcare. 1. Entry Pathways RN-to-NP: Some NPs start as registered nurses (RNs) with years of bedside experience before pursuing graduate NP training. Direct-entry: Others enter NP programs without prior RN work, moving straight fromContinue reading "Nurse Practitioner Training Issues"

Learn AI & Prompts in 30 Days

Structured so you’ll go from curious beginner to skilled prompt engineer in a month, with a mix of reading, watching, and practicing daily. Week 1 – Foundations & Core Concepts Goal: Understand how AI language models work and basic prompt structures. Day 1–2: Watch Introduction to Large Language Models (DeepLearning.AI, free). Learn key terms: tokens, temperature, context window, role prompting. Day 3–4:Continue reading "Learn AI & Prompts in 30 Days"

Mind Reading 1.0

Scientists have achieved a breakthrough in decoding the "inner voice", the words people imagine saying, using brain-computer interfaces, offering new hope for patients with paralysis or severe speech impairments. The technology can now translate imagined speech into text, raising both exciting possibilities and important ethical questions about mental privacy. How the Technology Works Microelectrode arraysContinue reading "Mind Reading 1.0"

America’s ‘AI Action Plan’

For better or worse, the Trump administration has released a sweeping AI Action Plan outlining 90+ policy actions aimed at securing U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence. Shaped by over 10,000 public comments, the 28-page plan focuses on accelerating innovation, expanding infrastructure, and strengthening global influence. Key concerns include dismantling of safety and ethical guardrails, favoredContinue reading "America’s ‘AI Action Plan’"