Moore Lowdown
Repair Cafés: An Old Approach to New Tech
Part and parcel of our conspicuous consumerism is to buy new products even when the old ones can be repaired. It's an insidious cycle that may lead to ruin. But some people are trying to fix the problem⎯literally.
Celebrity Health
Help St. Jude
This holiday season be thankful for what you have. Especially if you have your health - Stacy Matson
Moore Lowdown
Giving Is Good, But It’s Best When Targeted Wisely
Tis the season of giving. But regardless of the time of year, the best donations to charity are the ones that are well informed.
Best Medicine
To Flu Shot or Not
Influenza is not merely an annoying bug that causes sniffles, fatigue, and sore muscles. If you are very young, old, or infirm, you make up the population that is most at risk. But will the flu shot really protect you? - Shilo Zylbergold
Moore Lowdown
The State of the Art of Flu Prevention and Treatment
You know the flu from first-hand experience, but what do you really know about it? Brush up on the facts—and learn about some recent developments.
Celebrity Health
Stick It to the Flu
The return on investment in global health is tremendous, and the biggest bang for the buck comes from vaccines. Vaccines are among the most successful and cost-effective health investments in history — Seth Berkley, CEO of GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance
Moore Lowdown
Beliefs Need to Change Before We Enjoy Full Benefits of Flu Vaccination
It’s that time of year again. No, not the holidays—we’re talking about the flu. But with half of parents believing that flu vaccines can cause the flu, call it the season of misinformation.
Moore Lowdown
Do Pink Products Raise Cancer Awareness, or Is It All About the Green?
While it may be debatable whether making a product pink one month per year is good for cancer awareness, there’s no question of whether it’s good business.
Celebrity Health
It’s October - Time to Squeeze Your Boobs Again
There can be life after breast cancer. The prerequisite is early detection - Ann Jillian
Moore Lowdown
Should Cell Phones Be Allowed in Classrooms?
A Washington high-school teacher disallows cell phones in his classroom, and it’s nationwide news. But the most remarkable thing about the story is that it’s not the norm.
