A cohort study of 573,088 people from Southern Denmark found an increased risk of dementia in those who experience hearing loss.
Author: Devon Herrick
Drug Reimportation Approved in Florida (but it’s unlikely to work)
The United States has a robust drug industry and Americans have access to a wide range of prescription drugs. However, drug prices are far higher in the U.S. than many other countries. The U.S. drug pipeline operates on what economists call price discrimination, charging some customers (countries) more than others.
WSJ: Wearing Socks to Bed is Not Crazy. Just a Way to Sleep Better
My wife wears socks to bed because her feet get cold at night. I never wear socks to bed because my feet rarely feel cold. Plus, I do not like the feeling of something tight around my feet. Socks also grip the sheets and tug on them when I roll over. I never really thought wearing socks to bed was anything more than a personal choice by people with different attitudes about comfort while sleeping.
Do Drug Company Donations Buy Influence? Probably
In the Summer of 2021 I wrote about a controversial new drug for Alzheimer’s Disease. The drug, Aduhelm, did not have a lot of evidence showing it worked. It did have plenty of data showing it came with an extensive list of nasty side effects, including brain swelling and brain bleeds. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved it despite the agency’s advisory panel of experts recommending against it. The decision was controversial, and several members of the advisory panel resigned in protest.