In a January 2020 article in The Atlantic, “researchers … say opioid addiction looks like the result of a perfect storm of poverty, trauma, availability and pain.” Commenting on some of the research cited in that article, David Powell, senior economist at Rand, told The Atlantic that to produce the most lethal drug epidemic America has […]
The NY-T’s reports that the average person in their mid to late 60’s today is taking 15 Rx drugs a year, and that does not count the number of over-the-counter products they may be taking. That is a lot of medications, especially when you consider that a survey released by the American Association of Retired Persons […]
1. Overview The ketogenic or “keto” diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet designed to promote the body’s metabolism running on fats and ketones rather than carbohydrates and sugars. The ketogenic diet is designed to promote ketosis, the fat metabolism often associated with fasting 2. Some History In Y 1921 endocrinologist Rollin Woodyatt discovered ketone bodies […]
$AAPL, $MSFT, $VMW,$CYBR, $ZS, $PANW, $WORK After a strong Y 2019 for the broad markets in general, and the tech sector specifically, Y 2020 poses an interesting Question on what is next for this sector. Wedbush analysts believes that there is clear momentum for the tech stocks as a number of transformational trends such as […]
Fed Chairman Powell likes to avoid any hint of politics in his public statements, but in a non-controversial response to a Question about US government borrowing Wednesday, he weighed in on one of the core issues in the political debate over how to manage the economy. Over the past year in particular, many mainstream economists […]
Millions of Americans do not know any heart attack symptoms or how to best respond to them, according to a new study that said certain socio-economic groups are particularly at risk. About 805,000 Americans have a heart attack each year, and about 15% of them die from it. Because early intervention is Key, health officials […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RTUX, $VXX The benchmark S&P 500 stock index posted a slim gainer Tuesday as President Trump said the United States is close to signing an initial trade deal with China and lauded the economy. The S&P 500 and NAS marked all-time highs during trading but stocks ended off session highs with investors […]
The Census bureau said on Tuesday that the median US household income was $63,179 in 2018, up from the $62,626 registered in Y 2017. The data reflect a year in which U economic growth was boosted by Trump’s tax overhaul and a rise in government spending. The unemployment rate fell to 3.9% by the end of Y […]
Performance in South Africa’s two-tier health system – the public and the private – has been worsening for some time. Politicians have attempted to attribute the decline in the public sector to a myriad of ills, none of their making. These include migrants; insufficient funds; insufficient staff; medical schemes; lawyers suing them for medical negligence; […]
The MedTechConnect All Partner Workshop brought together 40 leaders. From industry, government, healthcare providers, foundations, NGOs, and start-ups. To create a roadmap for the last mile delivery of medical technologies. Workshop attendees included representatives from: GE Healthcare, GenWorks, Tata Trusts, LV Prasad Eye Institute, T-Hub, Pathfinder International, Public Health Foundation of India, Social Alpha, the Centre […]
Dignitaries from Batam and the Indonesian Government met at the Fullerton Hotel with dClinic. To sign what is arguably the largest Blockchain project for the Southeast Asian region. A $140 million USD contract which will greatly influence the role Blockchain will play in Healthcare. Especially for providers and consumers. dClinic has engaged Deloitte & Touche Financial […]
Capitalism and Socialism are both economic schools of thought that are to an extent virtually opposite of each other. Understanding the differences between them is important as it can help you understand a great deal about economic discussion and thought. Capitalism: To each their own. Markets should be free of government intervention and the principles of supply […]
FLASH: A Clean Bill of Health is a Real Blessing Healthcare is the big election issue, and politicians promise to give people universal and equal “healthcare,” or prevent pols it from taking it away. And of course everyone wants to be healthy, and a $3-T industry wants to keep the money flowing. A piece by […]
In celebration of Pride Month, Equitas Health launches its “We Are #Healthworthy” public awareness campaign, with a series of videos to be released on social media over the course of the month. The LGBTQ+ affirming healthcare and social service agency will also bring the “We Are #Healthworthy” message to 22 Pride festivals across Ohio and into Kentucky and West Virginia. […]
Beware, sleeping with a light on or the TV going in your bedroom could make you put on weight. That is the finding of new research published in JAMA Internal Medicine. While the study does not prove that sleeping with a light on causes weight gain, it suggests the 2 may be linked, the researchers said. […]
City Attorney Dennis Herrera today announced he has filed for a court order to halt enforcement of the Trump administration’s new rule that would allow health care staff to refuse to provide medical treatment to patients. If allowed to take effect, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ new rule would threaten medical access for socially […]
IHH Healthcare Berhad is an investment holding company. The Company operates through five segments: Parkway Pantai, which is a hospital operator and healthcare service provider in Asia; Acibadem Holdings, which is a hospital operator and healthcare service provider in Central Eastern Europe, the Middle East and North Africa (CEEMENA) and investment holding companies owning Acıbadem […]
IHH Healthcare Berhad is an investment holding company. The Company operates through five segments: Parkway Pantai, which is a hospital operator and healthcare service provider in Asia; Acibadem Holdings, which is a hospital operator and healthcare service provider in Central Eastern Europe, the Middle East and North Africa (CEEMENA) and investment holding companies owning Acıbadem […]
Democrats have to “stay focused on our purpose” and the party’s legislative agenda on healthcare, wages, and “cleaner government,” House speaker Nancy Pelosi, (D-CA), is urging her caucus. According to reports citing an unnamed source who was in attendance at a closed-door caucus meeting Tuesday, Speaker Pelosi said Democratic lawmakers have to prioritize and move […]
FlASH: A groundbreaking new study holds heartening news for older Americans. Since the mid-1990’s, the number of seniors who suffered a heart attack or died from one dropped dramatically evidence that campaigns to prevent heart attacks and improve patient care are paying off, Yale University researchers said. The study of more than 4-M Medicare patients […]
IHH Healthcare Berhad is an investment holding company. The Company operates through five segments: Parkway Pantai, which is a hospital operator and healthcare service provider in Asia; Acibadem Holdings, which is a hospital operator and healthcare service provider in Central Eastern Europe, the Middle East and North Africa (CEEMENA) and investment holding companies owning Acıbadem […]
FLASH: Larry Kudlow: ‘The Green New Deal Will Literally Destroy the Economy” White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow warns that Democrats proposing to overturn The Trump Administration’s success by offering socialist policies will derail economic growth. “I do notwant us to stand idly. I don’t want to let this stuff fester. I want it challenged, […]
IHH Healthcare Berhad is an investment holding company. The Company operates through five segments: Parkway Pantai, which is a hospital operator and healthcare service provider in Asia; Acibadem Holdings, which is a hospital operator and healthcare service provider in Central Eastern Europe, the Middle East and North Africa (CEEMENA) and investment holding companies owning Acıbadem […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX FLASH: The Pain Trade is Higher! Professional investors who have missed this global stock rally this year, are still worry about getting on the bandwagon too late Money managers are strategies including derivatives, defensive and/or dividend stocks are being touted as a way out. Fund manager have pulled over $30-B from […]
Breaking Down Myths About Fasting “The Complete Guide to Fasting: Heal Your Body Through Intermittent, Alternate-Day, and Extended Fasting,” co-authored with Jimmy Moore, details how to implement fasting and overcome some of the most common challenges that might arise, including persistent fears and myths associated with extended water fasting. Dr. Fung’s new book is very […]
Loneliness Increases the Risk of Poor Health and Premature Death In a survey of 20,000 US adults, 46% said they sometimes or always feel alone. While on the surface this may seem to be a mental health issue, it is one that’s intricately tied to physical health. Increasingly, research is showing that loneliness exacts a […]
Warren Buffett Putting Cash to Work $BRK.A, $BRK.B, $JPM, $ORCL, $TRV, $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A & BRK.B) Wednesday said it had taken stakes in JPMorgan Chase & Co., Oracle Corp. and Travelers Cos., as the conglomerate puts some of its sidelined cash to work. As of 30 September Berkshire […]
Two Years In, President Trump Holds Stock Market Bragging Rights $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX Wednesday, US stocks rallied with broad gains led by the technology and healthcare sectors as investors made bets that a divided Congress would be good for equities. Democrats won control of the House Tuesday, while President Donald Trump’s Republican party […]
Constellation Brands Inc. (NYSE:STZ) Gives Canadian Cannabis Company Legitimacy and Cash $STZ, $CGC, $ACBFF Canopy Growth Corp.’s (CGC) CEO, Bruce Linton expects 1 “Google-like company” to dominate the legal cannabis industry. Canopy’s transformative deal with Constellation Brands Inc. (NYSE:STZ) has given it legitimacy, clout and a cash hoard that has widened the gap with its competitors. […]
Diabetes Costs US $245.5-B Annually Diabetes costs the US $245.5-B a year in total healthcare expenditures and lost productivity, according to a new report that tabulates the financial toll of the metabolic disorder. For the one in 10 Americans with diabetes, that breaks down to an extra $8,480 annually, compared with those who have not […]
The Trump Rally Extends Marking Another Record Close $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $VXX Investors bought the Dip DJIA outperforms Super earnings reports from Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) and 3M (NYSE:MMM) The market’s rally to record highs since last year’s US Presidential election has the feeling of being risk-free, as the S&P 500 established a record of 243 trading […]
Week 39: President Donald J. Trump in the Oval Office REAL TAX CUTS FOR REAL AMERICANS President Trump is working harder than ever to bring tax reform to middle class Americans, including the biggest tax cut in American history. This past week, our President took his case to conservative leaders, seeking their support in pushing […]
President Trump Delivering on His America First Pledge Now, after struggling with Congressional Republicans, US President Donald Trump has spun events around on the week. He has 2X’d down on his campaign priorities by delivering wins for his strong base of supporters. This week President Trump dramatically undercut the Barack Obamacare healthcare system, sent notice […]
Subsidy Payments to Barack Obamacare Insurers “Scrapped” Friday, President Donald Trump halted payments to insurers under the Barack Hussein Obama-era healthcare law. The White House said in a statement that the government cannot legally continue to pay the cost-sharing subsidies because they lack a formal authorization by Congress. 2 Dem Congressional lawmakers denounced The Trump […]
President Trump Signs Executive Order on Healthcare Thursday, President Donald Trump directed his administration to rewrite some federal insurance rules as a beginning of renewed efforts to shred Barack Obamacare. “With these actions, we are moving toward lower costs and more options in the heathcare market,” Trump said before signing his directive in the Oval […]
Hussein Obama ‘Aggravated’ as Legacy Shreds Before His Eyes Former US President Barack Hussein Obama said at an event in New York Wednesday it is “aggravating” to see lawmakers moving to unravel his one piece of legacy legislation; Barack Obamacare, aka the Affordable Care Act (ACA) “Those of you who live in countries that already […]
Pressure is on Congress as Lawmakers Return to DC Harvey has put heavy pressure on the lackluster US Congress as lawmakers get ready to return to Washington on Tuesday after a 5-week Summer recess. A big workload awaits them, including funding the government by month’s end and increasing the federal borrowing limit, and ever ending […]
TRUMP – PENCE UPDATE: WEEK 30 CONDEMNING HATE President Trump’s heart goes out to all those affected by the events in Charlottesville last weekend. The President condemns in the strongest possible terms this egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence. It has no place in America. No matter the color of our skin, […]
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) Faces Huge Competition U.S. pharma giant Merck and partner Samsung Bioepis are trying to take a big cut of Johnson & Johnson’s drug revenues. The companies have begun to market their “biosimilar” (a generic version of expensive biologic drugs) of Remicade—a copycat of J&J’s best-selling rheumatoid arthritis and immunology treatment (which […]
Many Active Americans Not Choosing to Retire $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $VXX More and more Americans are spending their Golden Years on the job. Almost 19% of people 65 anni or older were working at least part-time in Q-2 of Y 2017, according to the US NFP jobs report released last Friday. The age group’s employment/population […]
WH Very Close on Healthcare Reform and Will “Get it Done” Monday, Vice President Mike Pence on said “we’re very close” to Senate Republicans putting forth legislation to repeal and replace Barack Obamacare , aka ACA. VP Pence said in an interview, “I promise you, the president and I have not stopped working day in […]
Senate Dems Recognize the Power of President Trump in the Oval Office Sunday, US Senator Joe Manchin (D:WV) ‘begged” President Donald Trump to work with Democrats on a new healthcare bill, saying let’s “meet in the middle.” In a TV interview the West Virginia Democrat said he wants the/our/his President to succeed for all Americans. […]
US Tax Reform, Healthcare, New Budget Done by September Expect Congress to move on 3 Key Trump Administration issues: healthcare, tax reform, and the budget by September. Members of the Senate have been regularly meeting to hash out a healthcare bill and a version of the White House budget that was given to Congress last […]
The Tech Sector is Hot, People Want Exposure, Money Flows $QQQ, $SPY, $FB, $AAPL, $AMZN, $NFLX, $GOOG Friday. the top-weighted technology sector (-3.4%) pushed the major averages down Friday afternoon but the S&P 500 show a loss of just 0.1%. Technology shares have led US stocks to record highs and are expected to continue to […]
President Trump to US Senate, “Let’s Get Healthcare and Tax Reform Passed” President Donald Trump on Tuesday took to Twitter to again call for the end of the Senate filibuster so that healthcare and tax reform can get passed “fast and easy.” Follow Donald J. Trump ✔@realDonaldTrump The Us Senate should switch to 51 votes, […]
The US Entitlement State is Not Sustainable $AAPL, $AMZN, $FB, $GOOG The US government’s entitlement programs: Social Security and Medicare, down to food stamps and spending on the arts are closing in on 70% of our spending. Add in interest our increasing debt, and very little of what the government spends money on goes to […]
America’s Small Businesses Need Tax, Healthcare, Banking Reforms Our country’s small businesses are hopeful that President Donald Trump’s plans for rolling back regulations and tax reform happen, as they feel both will stimulate the economy. “When small business owners put more money in their pockets, they hire new people and grow the economy,” Small Business Administration […]
President Trump, “New Healthcare Plan On Its Way” President Donald Trump continued many of his oft-repeated mantras in Sunday morning tweets, saying the left is the “party of obstruction,” “Obamacare is dead,” and new “healthcare plan is on its way.” Sunday’s Tweets from our President: The Democrats, without a leader, have become the party of […]
Obesity is Now a Greater Health Concern than Hunger Our Industrialized Food System Promotes Both Obesity and Malnourishement The industrialization and centralization of food production was done to increase farmers’ capacity to grow more food at a lower cost. But, a core principle was lost in this efficiency equation, that of food quality and nutrient density. Today, […]
President Trump Tweets, ‘Obamacare Is in a Death Spiral’ President Donald Trump sent out a tweet Monday emphasizing the importance of Congress passing legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare. Follow Donald J. Trump ✔@realDonaldTrump If our healthcare plan is approved, you will see real healthcare and premiums will start tumbling down. ObamaCare is in a death […]
The Trump Rally Resumes on Tax Cut Outlook $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $VXX US President Donald Trump’s signaled Monday that his focus for now is on significantly cutting tax rates. President Trump directed aides to move quickly on a plan to cut the corporate income tax rate to 15% from 35%, a Trump Administration official said […]
Count on it, Tax Reform is Coming as is Healthcare Reform US President Donald Trump says businesses and individuals will receive a “massive tax cut” under a tax reform package he plans to unveil next week. In an interview Friday, Trump says the plan will result in tax cuts for both individuals and businesses. He […]
GOP Lawmakers Putting ‘Finishing Touches’ on New Healthcare Proposal House Republicans have unveiled a “White Paper” amendment to their repeal and replace healthcare legislation. The MacArthur Amendment, crafted by Tuesday Group co-chair Tom MacArthur and Freedom Caucus chair Mark Meadows, proffers two major changes to the American Health Care Act that Republicans think they can […]
President Trump, “No administration has accomplished more in its 1st 90 days” President Donald Trump touted his accomplishments during a visit to Kenosha, Wisconsin Tuesday, where he promised major victories on tax reform and healthcare. “No administration has accomplished more in the !st 90 days,” President Trump said Wednesday, according to Politico, after he toured […]
President Trump Cannot “Fix” 20 yrs of Problems in 100 Days A former Ronald Reagan adviser, Larry Kudlow, is urging any impatience investors to just give President Donald Trump to fully enact his strategies to reform healthcare, spark economic growth and redesign the tax system. After all, President Trump has been in office just under […]
President Trump Sharpens His Tax Cut, Deregulation Message $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $VXX The Trump Administration is sharpening its focus and message on a tax plan that will win quick approval in Congress and help to boost the US economy. President Trump’s 1st 11 weeks in office have included executive orders to remove some of Barack […]
President Trump Not Likely to Label China a Currency Manipulator $BX President Donald Trump is unlikely to designate China a currency manipulator this month, breaking a campaign promise, and may “circle back” on healthcare legislation that failed in the House, one of his top economic advisers said Tuesday. The Trump administration is expected to issue […]
America’s Small Business Optimism Running a Record Highs Small business optimism remained at one of its highest readings in 43 years, as small business awaits a new healthcare law, tax reform, and regulatory relief from Washington, according to the February National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index, released today. “It is clear […]
The Trump Rally Has Room to “Grow” $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $VXX The US stock market rally since Republican Donald Trump won the Presidential election has more room to grow as the President Drives his pro-business agenda. “There’s more upside. Starting from when he was President-elect he started this stock market boom,” said author David Horowitz. […]
No Timeframe Set Yet for the New Healthcare Bill Marc Short, the White House director of legislative affairs, said there is no deal imminent for a new GOP healthcare plan. But, that a consensus is developing and called reports that the White House was ready to release a legislative text of an updated healthcare proposal […]
The Hussein Obama Effect: Worry About Hunger & Homelessness Over the past 2 years, concern about hunger and homelessness has been rising among Americans, especially among the lower-income group, found a new Gallup poll. An average of 67% of the lower-income Americans have worried “a great deal” about the problem of hunger and homelessness, which […]
Conservative Media Calling for Speaker Paul Ryan to “Step Down” Saturday, Fox Cable News’ Jeanine Pirro slammed House Speaker Paul Ryan for the healthcare replacement failure and questioned his agenda on behalf of the elite Republican contingent left in Congress. “Paul Ryan needs to step down as Speaker of the House,” she said forthwith Saturdayt. […]
American’s Financial Expectations at Odds with Reality A new survey finds our expectations at odds with the financial reality of today’s retirees Setting a retirement savings goal can feel like a crap shoot. How can you calculate your expenses, especially for health care, five, 10, 50 years from now? If you’ve punted, you have company. […]
Barack Obamacare Scuttled, House Panel OK’s GOP Health Bill House Republicans scored a pre-dawn triumph Thursday in their effort to scuttle former President Barack Hussein-Obama’s healthcare overhaul. After 18 hours of debate and majority party-line votes, Republicans pushed legislation through the Ways and Means Committee abolishing the tax penalty Obamacare’s statute imposes on people who […]
Barack Obamacare 2017 Enrollment Goal Will Not Be Met Thursday, the Trump Administration said Thursday is pulling back advertising to promote HealthCare.gov as open enrollment draws to a close for this year. The Health and Human Services Department (HHS) said in a statement that the government has pulled back about $5% in ads as part […]
Donald Trump, “We are going to have insurance for everybody” Donald Trump on Saturday told the Washington Post that his healthcare plan will have “lower numbers, much lower deductibles,” and, “insurance for everybody.” “We are going to have insurance for everybody,” President Elect Trump said. “There was a philosophy in some circles that if you can’t […]
US Stocks Finished Higher on Energy and Technology Gains $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $VXX US stocks ended higher Wednesday extending The Trump Rally, as energy and technology gains countered a drop in healthcare stocks after President Elect Donald Trump said pharmaceutical companies were “getting away with murder” by charging high prices. The NAS Comp ended the day […]
Obamacare Fraud (ACA) Exposed By GAO The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has exposed Healthcare.gov aka Barack Obamacare, and its state healthcare marketplaces for approving fictitious applications as eligible for subsidies for the 2nd year running, according to the GAO’s latest congressional report. “Now a year later, GAO has reported that nothing has changed and that, […]
US Healthcare Spending Grew Faster Than Economy Under Obama The USA’s healthcare bill grew at the fastest rate in 8ht years in Y 2015, driven by the coverage expansion in President Barack Hussein Obama’s law (ACA) and by costly Rx drugs, the government said recently. The growth of 5.8% in Y 2015 boosted total healthcare spending […]
It is Time to Be Optimistic Again $SPY Donald Trump’s plans for the economy will boost deficits, interest rates and growth but also will create opportunities for ordinary investors, it is time for Americans to be optimistic again. Both Trump and Hillary Clinton promised sorely needed additional spending on roads and public structures, schools, railway […]
Aramco IPO to Reveal Extent of Saudi Crude Oil Reserves Khalid al-Falih said 3rd parties would independently verify “reserves” disclosed to investors The planned listing of state-owned Oil giant Saudi Arabia will include information on the extent of the Kingdom’s reserves, according to reports. Saudi energy minister Khalid al-Falih said the IPO (initial public offering) […]
President-elect Donald Trump Powers US Stocks $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $VXX President-elect Donald Trump looks to be very good for the US stock market, crushing the theories of the naysayers. Asian stock markets tumbled shortly after Trump overtook Hillary Clinton in the presidential electoral vote count early Wednesday. Then signals pointed to a deep dive for […]
Barack Obamacare, the Theft of Middle Class “Wealth” $CI Barack Obamacare may have brought health insurance to millions of people in the US, many in the program finding that the medical care they need is too expensive to actually use. Many people with Barack Obamacare have plans that feature high out-of-pocket up front costs that […]
Investor Movement Index (IMX) for September 2016 Major US stock indices approached or achieved all-time peaks last month and retail traders did not hide out, raising their stock exposure to 2-year highs in September. For the 2nd-straight month and the 5th month in the last 6, retail traders tracked by TD Ameritrade were net buyers […]
Dubai to Use Blockchain Technology for All Government Documents The Dubai government is seeking to position the emirate as a leader in blockchain technology Dubai has announced plans to use blockchain, the database technology behind crypto currency Bitcoin, for all government documents by Y2020. Dubai Media Office said in a tweet the strategy was launched […]
Fed Welcomes Uptick in Inflation US consumer prices rose more than expected in August as healthcare costs recorded their biggest gain in 32.5 years, pointing to a steady build-up of inflation that could allow the US Fed to raise interest rates this year. The cost of living last month was also pushed up by continuing […]
US Stocks Finished Volatile Week, NAS Comp Outpreformed $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $VXX, $AAPL The the US stock market finished a volatile week, but was able to settle above last Friday’s marks. The NAS Comp outperformed, +2.3%, the S&P 500 + 0.5% after testing its 100-Day MA at 2122.5 several times. Fears of a September Fed […]
US Healthcare the Worst in the Western World The US healthcare system is the worst in the Western world, according to a new ranking of 11 wealthy nations in terms of “efficiency, equity and outcomes.” The Commonwealth Fund report found the US has the world’s most expensive healthcare system, but those of 10 other nations, […]
The Keys to Optimal Health & Longevity Even if you are eating the best diet in the world, you still need to stay active and exercise on a regular basis if you seek to optimize your health and longevity. Exercise is often equated to a drug from the perspective that they both need to be […]
Preventive Strategies to Save Money on Veterinary Care The average US pet owner spends more than $600 a year on veterinary care, this rises to more than $900 if a pet has a chronic condition according to the published data. According to the Pet Healthonomics Survey, 75% pet owners are concerned about the costs of […]
Pet Healthcare is Costly, and Rising The American Pet Products Association estimates that US pet expenditures hit $60.59-B last year, up from $58.04-B in Y 2014. A substantial portion of those costs are for Vet care ($15.73-B) and medicine ($14.39-B). That breaks down to an average of $235 on routine Vet visits for dog owners […]
Digital Driven Healthcare Businesses Put “The People 1st” A digital shift in healthcare has paved the way for advances in automation, AI (artificial intelligence) and even surgical robots. Whether using a virtual human to capture patient intake data or sensors to monitor symptoms, digital technology is driving the industry forward. But concern exists that this technology […]
Steven Machat (I-FL), “I can get things done.” Steven Machat, 64 anni, former Democrat, former Republican, now Independent, has thrown his “hat in the ring” in a bid to unseat once Presidential hopeful and incumbent Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) from the US Senate. The dashing entertainment mogul, social activist, educator/author vows to overcome political divisions and […]
Americans Spend $30-B Annually on Alternative Medicine, Why? Consumers in the US spend about $30-B annually on alternative medicine, according to a newly published federal report from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), in which 44,743 individuals in the US aged 4 and above participated. The Big Q: Why do people in America spend […]
Under Donald Trump the US GDP Will Grow as in the ‘Reagan Era’ Donald Trump as US President will not push the US economy into a Recession when he wins the Oval Office in November. Some prominent economists are now saying that Mr. Trump’s plan is the best for the economy since the reforms enacted […]
Some Tips on How to Relieve Lower Back Pain Naturally Lower back pain is the most commonly reported type of pain and a leading cause of disability, missed work and doctor visits in the US. Estimates suggest approximately 80% of adults will suffer from lower back pain in their lifetime. Also, the cost of lower […]
80% of Professionals Will Leave GCC if Income Tax Introduced VAT in the UAE will bring higher inflation, society of finance professionals says An overwhelming majority of finance professionals would leave the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) if income tax was implemented, research has revealed. In a study by CFA Society Emirates, 80% of the respondents said that […]
Commentary: Paul Ebeling on Wall Street, BvB’s, Support & Resistance $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $VXX At the end of last week Wall Street stocks bounced off of the low range support mark showing us some Northside in the midst of pessimism and talk of an imminent selloff. I agree with the overall assessment but as we all […]
Monday’s Technical Outlook for DJIA (.DJI) $DIA, $.DJI Wall Street bounced Friday, with the DJIA adding 65 points or 0.38% to end at 17,500.94, down for a 4th week running. The benchmark index got hit by FOMC’s Hawkish Mins, but as most worldwide indexes, shrugged concerns over upcoming events and rose on the back of […]
President Donald Trump Will “Scrap” Obama’s Dodd-Frank Law $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $VXX Donald Trump says he will deliver a plan in the next 2 weeks to rewrite the Dodd-Frank law. A terrific result would be that Donald Trump and party members in Congress are aligned on that Top Republican priority. The Dodd-Frank plans will be […]
Sugar is Linked to the World’s Most Serious Medical Conditions After many years of public awareness campaigns and damning reports, it seems the notion that sugar is incredibly bad for us has finally started to dawn on some people. While not quite impacting the masses as it should, I have certainly noticed more and more […]
US Vets Facing Long Waits for Healthcare, Suicides Up Many US military Vets put off getting the medical care they need largely because of long wait times in the troubled Veterans Administration (VA) healthcare system, a new study shows. The findings, by Dr. Doohee Lee of Marshall University and Dr. Charles Begley of the University […]
Richest Live 14.6 Yrs Longer, the Gap Is Widening I recently ran across a Stanford University study that analyzed 1.4-B US federal tax returns along with Social Security mortality data to determine the relationship of income to life expectancy. Here are the Key findings. 1st, higher income is associated with greater longevity. Among men, the […]
Shari Redstone To The Paramount Battle $VIA, $CBS Shari Redstone, is upping pressure on Viacom (NASDAQ:VIA) Chairman Philippe Dauman, 62 anni, as a board struggle looms and Sumner Redstone’s granddaughter join the family battles. Shari Redstone, 62 anni, has shown she has the stomach for fight, she potentially could do a lot if she flexes […]
