The holidays came with a side of flu for many Americans, with 40 states reporting high or very high levels of illness last week, according to the latest government health data.…
Month: January 2025
How to handle pet’s dry skin in the winter
Just like us, our furry friends can experience uncomfortable, dry skin during the winter months. That’s why it’s important you do whatever you can to increase their comfort and help…
Physicians group warns against propping up biodiesel as part of Massachusetts’ clean heat transition
Environmental and community advocates in Massachusetts argue that making too much room for biofuels in a pending state plan to decarbonize heating systems would slow the transition from fossil fuels…
Report: Forging our Future
10 requirements to build an export-scale green iron industry in Western Australia Forging Our Future sets out the ten requirements needed to build a green iron industry in WA quickly.…
Public Health Policy: At the Intersection of Law and Medicine.
By MIKE MAGEE As 2025 kicks off, it’s wise to pause, and gather our thoughts as a nation. Few would argue that we’ve been through a lot over the past…
My Totally Wrong, Expert Predictions for Health Care 2025
By MICHAEL MILLENSON January In a blistering commentary, the American Medical Association’s flagship journal, JAMA, condemns the corrosive effect on patient care of the profit-seeking practices of health insurers. Separately,…
Even Small Amounts of Alcohol Can Cause Cancer, Surgeon General Says
On Jan. 3, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a sobering report about the cancer risks linked to something that most Americans enjoy frequently: an alcoholic beverage. In the advisory, Dr.…
Tips to start the year off right with your new furry friend
Wow, can you believe it’s 2025 already! What possibilities could this new year hold? While you’re figuring that out, here are some pet parenting tips to consider for your first…
“Comparisons Are Toxic.” True or False?
by MIKE MAGEE THCB is back from its end of year break, but we are starting with a little catchup from December from Mike Magee. As my wife often reminds…
Scientists Are Racing to Develop a New Bird Flu Vaccine
A 13-year-old girl in Canada became so sick with H5N1, or bird flu, in late 2024 that she had to be put on a ventilator. Around the same time, a…