Public health: 1 in 5 who get measles are hospitalized
The CDC says 1 in 5 who get measles will be hospitalized, but historically, per their own data, it was 1 in 62. Why that large difference?
Health, Climate: In the future, ideal weight will be mandatory
Goldman Sachs says weight loss drug usage will grow U.S. economy. Not long before achieving an ideal weight is mandatory?
Health: The problems of nutrition misinformation
Stephan J. Guyenet, Ph.D., has some fascinating commentary on widespread nutritional misinformation. His comments might not be what you were expecting.
Health: Nutritionist recommends vegetarian eating, without mentioning the B12 deficiency issue
A licensed dietician recommends a diet devoid of vitamin B12. That' would be malpractice if that advice was given as part of individualized advice.
Oops: Most cardiac arrest patients did not have risky cholesterol levels
I had heard of this back in about 2004 when I was taking graduate medical informatics courses.
“Veganuary”
Even Microsoft Copilot understands the risks of vegetarian eating. You can do it, but you need to do it precisely right or eventually have problems. Promoters often hide the risks.
Paper summarizing B12 deficiency in vegetarian/vegan diets
A published paper finds that those eating vegetarian or vegan (or variations on that) must take vitamin B12 supplements.
Health: Be cautious and careful about eating vegetarian
If not done exactly right, vegetarian eating can cause significant health problems. Only do it under expert advice - this is not a joke.
Health: Eating vegetarian is not something you do casually
Good list of things to watch out for, and hopefully prevent, if you choose to adopt a vegetarian life-style.
Climate: We must reduce surgery anesthesia to improve the climate
"Anesthesiologists can play a role in reducing the greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming by decreasing the amount of anesthetic gas provided during procedures..."... you first!