The United States is entering a period many are calling a new Dark Age for public health, as sweeping changes at the CDC and federal health agencies create unprecedented anxiety and disruption. While some argued the CDC needed reform, the recent shakeups, marked by mass firings, controversial new leadership, and abrupt data blackouts, represent the wrong approachContinueContinue reading “Public Health Dark Age”
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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.ContinueContinue reading “Healthcare or Profitcare?”
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 onContinueContinue 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⁺ levelsContinueContinue 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 fromContinueContinue reading “Nurse Practitioner Training Issues”
Summary & Analysis of Proposed AMA Resolution on ACIP — A-25 (2025):
Core Issue: This resolution is a strong, urgent response by the American Medical Association (AMA) and several major specialty organizations to recent actions taken by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. involving changes to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)—a critical scientific advisory group within the CDC that helps set U.S. vaccine policy. KeyContinueContinue reading “Summary & Analysis of Proposed AMA Resolution on ACIP — A-25 (2025):”
Easy Creatine Supplement Exercise Plan
Welcome to my home workout plan for building muscle and strength—no gym required—along with creatine use and basic nutrition guidance. First, Creatine Explained: 5 Science-Backed Benefits Creatine isn’t just for athletes – it’s a powerhouse supplement that benefits people of all ages and activity levels. Join me to unpack the science behind creatine and exploreContinueContinue reading “Easy Creatine Supplement Exercise Plan”
Think Twice before you get that CAT Scan
CT scans, a widely used medical imaging technology to diagnose diseases, may be more harmful than previously thought, and account for about 5% of new cancer cases annually in the U.S. population, according to new research led by UCSF scientists. That puts CT (computed tomography) scans — which expose patients to ionizing radiation, a known carcinogen —ContinueContinue reading “Think Twice before you get that CAT Scan”
Medical Aid in Dying Hearing
HB140’s public hearing in the Senate Executive Committee has been officially scheduled for Wednesday, April 9th at 2:00PM EST. To testify in person: Email me directly letting me know you want to participate. If you have already contacted me about testifying, no further action is needed. Arrive at the Capitol (411 Legislative Ave., Dover DE 19901) by 1:30PM on 4/9/25 andContinueContinue reading “Medical Aid in Dying Hearing”
Best Dietary for Healthy Aging
A recent important study published in Nature Medicine examines the impact of long-term adherence to various dietary patterns on healthy aging. Utilizing data from the Nurses’ Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study – over 100K people in their early fifties followed for 30 years – in the end, only 23% of them were free ofContinueContinue reading “Best Dietary for Healthy Aging”
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