This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Sophie Hawkesworth at Wellcome discusses a new approach to using public health funding in order to address non-communicable diseases such as cancer and obesity: more research and educating…
Giving Compass’ Take: · With the help of gene-editing technology and a slow-release antiviral drug, scientist from Temple University and the University of Nebraska Medical Center have been able to eliminate HIV in mice. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • J.B. Silvers explains why health care price transparency is not a solution to the high price of health care. • What further interventions are needed to reduce…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Medical professionals conclude that sugar substitutes are not helpful for individuals with diabetes who are trying to manage blood sugar or pursuing weight loss. Medication, increased…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Tom Diacovo and Gerard Vockley explain how sequencing the genome of newborns could prevent death and illness but faces pushback. • How can funders help to overcome the barriers…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for the Cato Institute, Jeffrey A. Singer explains that society faces a new threat and potential crisis: internet addiction. · What has led to the rise…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Although Merck & Co has developed a highly effective vaccine for Ebola, quantity is limited and only given to those at high risk of contracting the disease. Experts…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for the Surfrider Foundation, Rachael Coccia explains how toxic chemicals found in food packaging can easily transfer over to our food, putting us at risk of exposure.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Richard Louv explains how doctors are prescribing nature for mental health and billing insurance companies for park visits. • How can funders help to support improved mental…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Conversation highlights studies suggest men often choose being a good father over being healthy, when they need to do both. • Many fathers gladly sacrifice to see…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Chris Pope examines the faults in the Affordable Care Act and how short-term limited duration insurance (STLDI) plans can provide the same amount of coverage as plans under…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Mike Turner reports on a relatively unnoticed yet extremely prevalent global health crisis: snakebites. • How can donors draw more attention to this health problem? What…