Health Insider Most sunscreens may contain harmful ingredients, research group says Justin Boggs
An annual report by the Environmental Working Group claims that 77% of sunscreens on the market offer inadequate skin protection, contain potentially harmful ingredients, or both. Out of more than 2,200 products analyzed by EWG, fewer than 500 meet its criteria for effectiveness and safety, the nonprofit, which advocates for the removal of toxic chemicals […]
To Get More New Antimicrobial Drugs, Fix the Broken Market, Experts Say
Fixing the broken market for innovative antimicrobial drugs should start with the hospitals, said Christine Ann Miller, MBA, at the Future of Health Summit sponsored by the Milken Institute on Tuesday. Because hospitals under the diagnosis-related group (DRG) system get paid a lump sum for treating a patient with a particular disease or condition, “hospitals […]
First Dual-Chamber Leadless Pacemaker Approved by FDA
The FDA approved the Aveir DR dual-chamber leadless pacemaker, the first such device to make it to the market, manufacturer Abbott announced. Approved for the treatment of abnormal or slow heart rhythms, the Aveir DR system comprises two small single-chamber pacemakers: the new Aveir AR pacemaker for the right atrium, and the previously approved Aveir […]
Top 6 Financial Alternatives to Watching the Stock Market
If it’s up, watching the stock market can lead to false confidence, bubbles, and castles in the air. Maybe even worse though, if it is down (as it currently is), watching the stock market can lead you to sell while the market is low. Both of these actions are bad for your financial health and […]