A Stone's Throw

kstone

Independent journalist focusing on medicine, science and public policy. Client publications include the Lancet Neurology, Oncology News International, AuntMinnie.com, Doctor's Guide, Neurology Reviews, and a host of others. Former manager with the Am…

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American Cancer Society Nutrition Statements Are More Aspirational Wellness Than Evidence-Based Guidelines

Can you prevent cancer? Not really. The number one risk factor for cancer is old age, if you live long enough you are likely to get some form or another. Despite the beliefs of the Longevity crowd,…

Music As Angina Therapy After A Heart Attack

Your ears enjoy music but your heart may also benefit, according to a new study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

AI Has A Cerebellum Now

We're bombarded with information at all times, so much that if we had to try and process it all times, we'd be paralyzed.

Death Rates For Hospitalized COVID–19 Patients Fall 18%

Two large recent studies show that people hospitalized for COVID-19 in March were more than three times as likely to die as people hospitalized for COVID–19 in August.