Health
These Days, It’s Not About the Polar Bears
By Benjamin Ryan | NYTimes.com Climate science has struggled mightily with a messaging problem. The well-worn tactic of hitting people over the head with scary climate change facts has proved inadequa...
23andMe Funding Research to Increase Diversity of Genetic Data
By PHARMATIVE.com part of PNNmedia.com This is an interesting video on current research efforts of 23andMe. It’s important to remember that when it comes to genetic testing for a...
Generic Drugs Just Make Common “Cents”
By Dr. James Partyka Do you find prescription and Over-the-Counter (OTC) medications are extremely expensive and sometimes just unaffordable even if you have prescription insurance? Is there anything ...
Multivitamins, Are They Worth Your Money?
By Dr. J. Partyka | PHARMATIVE.com If you’re a healthy adult and you have never been diagnosed with a vitamin deficiency, the simple answer is NO. Numerous studies have shown that food (fruits...
Statins Cut the Risk of a 2nd CV Event by Half, Compliance is Key
After a 1st Cardiovascular Event, Statins Cut The Risk Of a 2nd in Half | By Benjamin Ryan | PHARMATIVE.com | PNNmedia.com People who have been diagnosed with atherosclerotic cardiovasc...
Logging Calories for Weight Loss- of Course, There’s an App for That
By Benjamin Ryan, PHARMATIVE Scientific Writer Weight-loss studies have found that the best predictor of success is if people keep a running log of their calorie and fat intake. However, many people b...
Push-Up Prowess Matters
Men’s Push-Up Prowess May Predict Their Heart Disease Risk | By Benjamin Ryan | Pharmative.com at Pridenation.com Men who can bang out a greater number of push-ups have a lower risk of developing card...
Opioid Overdoses have Surpassed Motor Vehicle Crashes
The odds of dying from an accidental opioid overdose are now higher than from a car crash. According to UPI, in 2017, the odds of dying from opioid use rose to one in 96. The leading cause of preventa...