Archaeologists working in the Bolivian Andes discovered three skulls of people who had been beaten, beheaded, and defleshed. The violent deaths add up to political torture dating back to the first millennium AD. read

A commencement speech for the already graduated summarized in two words: be courageous. But why is the tale. read

While long term depression in adults older than 50 may double the risk of stroke, this risk still remains elevated--even when depressive symptoms ease up, according to a new study conducted at the Harvard School of Public Health. read

Beyond money, you need to talk about independence and basic preferences for the way they want to live or die. read

by Arthur L. Caplan & Lee H. IgelNYU Sports & Society read

We need a dad, an acquaintance recently remarked about an executive search happening at his company. He went on to explain what he was hoping for was that theyd choose someone for a C-suite role who, when the metaphorical you-know-what hits the fan, has seen enough actual you-know-what to be able to deal with it competently. Of course, he wasnt directly involved in the hiring process and his company knows better than to flout employment laws with questions on family status,[...] read

Two medical doctors propose a radical new diagnosis for Julius Caesar's health issues: cardiovascular disease. Their theory calls into question a centuries-old suggestion that Caesar had epilepsy. read

Obamacare's 40% Cadillac excise tax is supposed to raise billions to pay for the law. But most businesses are cutting coverage to avoid the whopping tax hit. Who will pay for Obamacare now? read

No matter whether Aetna (AET) makes a run at rival health insurersCigna (CI) or Humana (HUM), the coming consolidation among those picking up the tab for medical care will continue thanks in part to the move away from fee-for-service medicine to value-based care and population health. The health insurance industry deal [...] read

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