Health and Wellness

“Energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be changed from one form to another,” said Albert Einstein, one of the greatest minds of our time. His words have taken on profound meaning as I search for solutions to address one of...

The US health-care system is unique. It can offer the best medical care, including the most innovative treatment options. At the same time, it can deny access to basic care or may drive patients into personal bankruptcy. It is perplexing...

The opioid epidemic is prolific. The human toll undeniable. Rates of substance use disorders are rising, with 2.1 million Americans identified as having an opioid use disorder (OUD). There are an estimated 4-6 million additional people who...

Treating and curing disease is among the most aspirational and impactful goals of scientific research. Chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and depression affect 40 percent of the US population and account for more than 75...

As the United States continues to address the ongoing opioid crisis, policy makers, health-care providers, corporate stakeholders, and patients are having difficulty balancing opioid misuse prevention strategies with widespread calls to...

For far too many people in our communities, homelessness itself is a dangerous health condition. After Joyce Bigelow’s husband passed away, she lost nearly everything and found herself sleeping with her dog in the back seat of her truck at...

In a nation as fortunate as the United States, everyone should have the food they need to thrive. Today in America, one in nine households (11.1 percent) are food insecure. This means that 37.2 million Americans, including 11.2 million...

Opening September 19 in Singapore, global and regional leaders will address trends, innovations, and disruptions at the forefront of the regional agenda SINGAPORE, September 18, 2019 – More than 1,500 international leaders in finance...

SACRAMENTO, September 16, 2019--The City of Berkeley is the winner of the 2019 Innovation Award presented by The SCAN Foundation in collaboration with the Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging. The Innovation Award recognizes...

Appointment will support efforts to accelerate lifesaving medical treatments to patients WASHINGTON, September 16, 2019 – Former U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb has been appointed to the FasterCures advisory...