Prions are the smallest and possibly the most dangerous of all infectious pathogens. They are also unique in that they contain no genetic material at all — just proteins. But as guest writer Steve Schow describes, those proteins can do some horrible things if they get into your brain. 

John Noseworthy is politically incorrect as he speaks truth to power. He reveals the Ponzi scheme underlying the Affordable Care Act and its proposed replacement being offered by the Trump Administration, the American Health Care Act.

When greed trumps science, we all lose. Three women suffered severe vision loss after treatment at the same private "stem cell clinic." Here we address what went so very wrong – and how it can be avoided.

Would interpretive food labels help people make better food choices? In New Zealand, at least, they did help those who used them the most. But overall — not so much.

1. Conspiracy Fantasy Camp

Last October, following the UN General Assembly, the former Secretary-General admitted the role that the UN had in starting Haiti's cholera epidemic in 2010.  Ban Ki-moon spoke directly about the need for a new strategy to aid the country, before adding "I will give you details on this strategy." Looks like he played us for fools.

Wearable technology – think fitness trackers and safety monitoring devices – is becoming more and more incorporated into our lives. Now we have another entry to this field that's also worn – but in clothing, sewn directly into the garment.

Will patients ever shop for health care the way consumers do for an iPhone? Pfizer's Dr. Robert Popovian asks this question in his latest contribution for Morning Consult. The answer? Individuals need much more information to make informed decisions. To that point, here's one way this could work. 

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, Krispy Kreme is covering their donuts in green glaze. That's right - they are making green donuts. And, while you may be able to make junk food green - you can't count it as 'eating your greens'.  

The president's budget proposal for 2018 should raise some serious concerns. Cutting science funding, particularly that of the National Institutes of Health, is not aligned with his goal to "Make America Great Again."