Tag: Combating

Company Makes Billions Combating US Obesity But Could Harm Its Country

As a doctor and journalist, Novo Nordisk has caught my attention despite my lack of expertise in economics. The next article links medicine, medications, and economics. After reading America’s Obsession With Weight-Loss Drugs Is Affecting the Economy of Denmark in WSJ, I wanted to better un...

Fake News Detector: Combating Misinformation with Machine Learning

In the age of the internet, information flows faster than ever before. News travels at the speed of light, transcending borders and barriers. Yet, amidst this whirlwind of connectivity, a troubling phenomenon has emerged — a shadowy underworld of fake news, misinformation, and sensationalism. ...

Combating Racism in Puerto Rico From a Different Perspective

Just this past November we saw the case of the young soccer star, Jan Carlos Mateo Delgado who was verbally attacked with racist remarks from a fan at a match with the University of Puerto Rico (Mayagüez). The game was neither suspended nor was said fan removed from the stadium. We...

Neuroscience’s Best-Kept Secret for Combating Anxiety

As a full-time coach, I connect with people daily to understand what prevents them from reaching their goals. Two culprits consistently surface — overthinking and anxiety. Of course, these words can mean very different things depending on the person. But one thing remains the same: most ...