New research from the University of Cincinnati shows ‘higher priced placebo’ drugs prove to be more effective than those perceived to be cheaper. This may give pharmaceutical companies a reason to defend the high price of drugs (e.g. “If people pay more for real drugs, they will have more faith that they will work, and there… Continue reading Should People Pay More Because of a Perceived Benefit?
Category: Health
Soft Drink Companies Join Alcohol and Tobacco Industry
Manufacturers of tobacco and alcohol products have been blamed by society (and courts) for profiting form products that harm our health and cause injury. As a result, they’ve paid millions in reparations, and been significantly regulated with regard to where their products can be advertised, where they can be sold, and who can consume them. This… Continue reading Soft Drink Companies Join Alcohol and Tobacco Industry
The Aspen Institute – Building a Healthier Nation
About This Video Streamed live on Jun 26, 2014. There’s much more to health politics than the Affordable Care Act. Along with remarkable new advances in medicine by 2024, we will see Baby Boomers swamping the health care system, more veterans needing services, and the the impact of climate change becoming ever more apparent. Leaders from… Continue reading The Aspen Institute – Building a Healthier Nation
“Make it Big” Vitaminwater Commercial with Kevin Hart (Video Ad)
“Make it Big” is a new Vitaminwater commercial featuring Kevin Hart. The video is below. Learn more at Vitaminwater.com or Vitaminwater.tumblr.com. Images Below are images from the campaign.
Iowa City Chai Tea Guide – Bhakti, Big Train, Kilogram, Oregon, Pacific, Republic, Tazo
Bhakti Chai Bhakti Chai is available at The Bread Garden. Big Train Chai Big Train Chai is available at The Bread Garden. Kilogram Chai Kilogram Chai is available at Molly’s Cupcakes. Oregon Chai Oregon Chai is available at High Ground, Prairie Lights, and T-Spoons. Pacific Chai Tea Pacific Chai Tea is available at T-Spoons. Republic Chai Tea… Continue reading Iowa City Chai Tea Guide – Bhakti, Big Train, Kilogram, Oregon, Pacific, Republic, Tazo
Why you should support the Walgreens off-shore Switzerland relocation…
There’s been a lot of attention recently paid to Walgreens as a result of their current plan to consider shifting their company headquarters to Switzerland. The move would result in hundreds of millions of dollars a year that will no longer flow into the U.S. Treasury. Presumably some jobs will be shifted overseas. Here’s why… Continue reading Why you should support the Walgreens off-shore Switzerland relocation…
Order Online with Shaver Razor Membership Clubs
If you’re exploring your options for shaving, you’ve no doubt heard that you can order high quality shavers and shaving cream online from a variety of companies. Here’s a short list of some great brands that not incidentally have some really nice websites (for you web builders out there). Amazon (Search on Razor and Shaver)… Continue reading Order Online with Shaver Razor Membership Clubs
Monsanto, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Altria (Phillip Morris) Among Top Sustainable Agriculture Companies
The World According to Google Search Results When you think of sustainable agriculture, what comes to mind? Usually a Google search on just about any topic will provide authoritative sources of information among the top results. Among the top results you won’t find your friendly local natural foods store organic brands. Surprisingly Monsanto is in… Continue reading Monsanto, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Altria (Phillip Morris) Among Top Sustainable Agriculture Companies
Hamilton Beach Stainless Steel Ensemble Electric Kettle, 10-Cup
Product Description Tea? hot chocolate? instant soup? if you have a taste for it, Hamilton beach kettles can have it ready in minutes. incorporating the best of good thinking?, the powerful rapid-boil system provides fast heat-up from any standard outlet and the auto shut-off function helps keep kettles from boiling dry. Hamilton beach kettles are… Continue reading Hamilton Beach Stainless Steel Ensemble Electric Kettle, 10-Cup
CVS Caremark to Stop Selling Tobacco at all CVS/pharmacy Locations
It’s wrong for a company to distribute products that are harmful to people’s health, while at the same time profiting from selling pharmaceuticals to those same people once they get sick. Here’s what CVS is doing to stop this cycle. Who said big business can’t influence big changes… * * * WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/… Continue reading CVS Caremark to Stop Selling Tobacco at all CVS/pharmacy Locations
Verizon Supporting Remote Medicine Distance Medical Services and Virtual Doctors
IMPROVING GLOBAL HEALTHCARE The University of Virginia Health Systems and the Swinfen Charitable Trust join forces with Verizon to help improve healthcare access for those in need. (source) CHALLENGE One of the greatest challenges facing our world is the wide disparity of access to the latest medical advances in healthcare. Doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals… Continue reading Verizon Supporting Remote Medicine Distance Medical Services and Virtual Doctors
Organic Valley Lowfat Cottage Cheese Product Quality Notice
The Cottage Cheese Video Summary As of November 2013, and continuing through December 2013, there have been reoccurring indents of poor quality Organic Valley Lowfat Cottage Cheese as provided from production facility 39-111, Smith Dairy Products, 230 N Vine St, Orrville, OH delivered to grocery stores in the Iowa City and Coralville area. Presumably other areas have… Continue reading Organic Valley Lowfat Cottage Cheese Product Quality Notice