Category: Editorial

June 6, 2019

The human brain is known as ‘nature’s most sophisticated computer’. Yet, it is still susceptible to error, damage, and disease. Given the advanced technologies that keep developing, there are various questions inevitably raised: What if we could build a synthetic […]

May 17, 2019

Humans are inherently social. We are naturally oriented towards others and whether we may acknowledge it or not, our social behaviors are critical for our survival as individuals. It is no secret that our relationships with people, or lack thereof, […]

March 15, 2019

A constant need for more sleep can be a sign that something is wrong. But it can also signify a myriad of other things. Most adults can get by with seven or eight hours of sleep per night, according to […]

January 15, 2019

It’s more than a buzzword, the next “G” or a network technology upgrade. 5G—the latest generation of cellular mobile communications—is set to unlock a new era of healthcare with smart, connected solutions for medical providers, device manufacturers, payers, researchers, and […]

December 14, 2018

There’s no easy way to say this: poor nutrition is one of the most pressing challenges the world is facing today. The malnutrition rates are a clear indication that this crisis is spiraling out of control—currently, 1.9 billion adults are […]

September 28, 2018

Virtual care services are seen as one of the most promising solutions for the future of healthcare. They can deliver information and solutions between doctors and patients via the Internet by using different apps and technologies. Recent research shows that […]

August 22, 2018

Recent online and offline movements like #MeToo and #TimesUp have made women’s issues a big part of the public agenda once again. The obstacles that women face worldwide as part of their daily life captured the thoughts of millions around […]

July 26, 2018

The benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics in medicine can be divided into three groups: increased efficiency and productivity by optimizing clinical processes and allowing doctors to concentrate their full attention on the patients; improved patient experience by avoiding […]

June 29, 2018

Americans say the most important problem facing US today is healthcare, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. The survey analyzed data from January 2018 to June 2018 and showed an increase in public concern regarding the issue. High costs of health […]

May 25, 2018

Poor employee health may be the reason US companies waste more than half a trillion dollars per year as a result of low productivity. Some of these companies have decided to provide their employees with health insurance plans in order […]

April 9, 2018

Chronic diseases and conditions are now the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. Health problems such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and arthritis are not only prevalent and costly, but also preventable. […]

March 5, 2018

Happy, healthy employees are known to be more productive. We didn’t say it, science did. In fact, there are a number of studies that explore the correlation between employees’ health and their productivity levels: “employees who eat healthy all day […]

January 19, 2018

Who would have thought that more sleep could lead to bigger incomes? Time Use and Productivity: The Wage Returns to Sleep is a research conducted by economists Matthew Gibson and Jeffrey Shrader investigating the impact of sleep on productivity and […]

December 5, 2017

What’s the first thing you do when you wake up? Check your phone? And the last thing you do before you shut your eyes for a good night’s rest? Let me guess, check your phone again? Add to that the […]

November 3, 2017

Brace yourself because winter is coming! And we’re not just talking about the latest Game of Thrones series, we’re talking about that time of the year when seasons start to click and autumn, with all its glory and sun-kissed shades, […]

October 12, 2017

How often do you blame yourself for not getting eight hours of sleep every night? You know it’s detrimental to your health, at least that’s what countless doctors and physicians claim, but you simply do not have the luxury to […]

August 11, 2017

Biotech companies that operate in genome editing are on a rush to keep pace with the way this technology is gaining momentum. Although the core of this genetic engineering technique is still highly disputable from an ethical point of view, […]

August 1, 2017

Smartphones and phone-connected wearables are increasingly capable of collecting data on individuals and their environment via high-tech sensors. From heart rate, pulse, and body temperature to location, air quality, humidity and other relevant characteristics, the tiny elements embedded in our […]

July 26, 2017

Perhaps you remember how biosimilars are similar drugs to biopharmaceuticals. Biosimilars employ biosimilar approval pathways. These pathways are necessary in order to allow the manufacturing of these versions of the original drug. The approval depends on the expiration date of […]

July 5, 2017

Online mental health services are globally on the rise, counting even cases where studies report that online therapy managed to beat medication in results. Many online sources on remote therapy come from Australia, where it is easy to see how […]