Thursday, June 29, 2017

No Evidence That Humans Are Approaching A Hard Limit On Longevity

Maximum Human Lifespan Could Far Exceed 115 Years--New Research by Hannah Devlin.  The Guardian.  June 28, 2017.

Tumeric, Apple Peels, Red Grapes Contain Ingredients That Could Thwart Growth Of Prostate Cancer

Starving Prostate Cancer With What You Eat:  Apple Peels, Red Grapes, Tumeric.  University of Texas/Science Daily.  June 6, 2017.

The Mystery Of Keeping Weight Off: Endocrine Society Identifies Key Variables For Future Research

Scientific Statement On Obesity's Causes.  The Endocrine Society/Science Daily.  June 26, 2017.

Southeast In For Rise Of Heat Wave Deaths, Adverse Economic Impacts With Warming Trends In Future Decades

As Climate Changes, Southern States Will Suffer More Than Others by Brad Plumer and Nadja Popovich.

Report Of Health Care Industry Cybersecurity Task Force

Report On Improving Cybersecurity In The Health Care Industry.  Health Care Industry Cybersecurity Task Force.  June 2017. 

Politically-Generated Uncertainty Undermines Public-Private Partnerships For Health Programs

The Republicans' Uncertainty Strategy by Craig Carthwaite and Nicholas Bailey.  The New York Times.  June 29, 2017.

Mortality And The Senate Bill: Study Indicates 208,500 Unnecessary Deaths Will Result From Coverage Loss (2018-2026)

208,500 Additional Deaths Could Occur By 2026 Under The Senate Health Plan by Ann Crawford-Roberts, Nichole Roxas, and Ichiro Kawachi.  Vox.  June 28, 2017.