The federal government’s response to the Covid-19 crisis is a disgrace. We need a national plan that includes mandatory mask policies.
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The federal government’s response to the Covid-19 crisis is a disgrace. We need a national plan that includes mandatory mask policies. Posted in: General Health, Health Care Policy Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Donald Trump, mask policy, pandemic Stay away from those sugary drinks While soda consumption continues to fall, sugary drinks are still very popular, and Americans consume WAY too much. Sports drinks have replaced sodas for many consumers, but these drinks are also loaded with sugar. More cities are implementing soda taxes, and hopefully this will start having an impact over time. Posted in: General Health, Nutrition The race to use artificial intelligence in healthcare The future is here. For years we’ve been contemplating the role that computers could have in the medical field, and of course there have been gadgets and software that have made an impact in healthcare. Providing information at a doctor’s fingertips has become easier through the years, but now the breakthroughs are accelerating. The key development involves artificial intelligence, and the ability of computers to diagnose illnesses and make recommendations or provide options for treatments. Potential breakthroughs in healthcare In the video above, Alphabet Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt discusses what he sees as big breakthroughs in health and technology, including personalized medicine. Healthcare costs are falling with Obamacare Facts are a pesky thing. And the facts are clear that healthcare costs are rising at historically low rates since the introduction of Obamacare. Posted in: Health Care Policy, Health Insurance Tags: health care costs, Obamacare |