Andy Heikkila
Andy is health, tech, and futurism enthusiast from the Pacific Northwest. When he's not writing, you can find him on a run, drinking craft beer, or reading Kurt Vonnegut. Follow him on Twitter @AndyO_TheHammer.
Why Telemedicine IS the Future of Healthcare
The many benefits of telemedicine, such as improved access and patient satisfaction, far outweigh the downsides which are, for the most part, correctable.
Powerful New Approaches to Health Couple Tech with Bio
New approaches that couple technology with biology are changing human biology in ways not thought possible even in the recent past. Innovations such as epigenetic reprogramming, gene editing, and synthetic biology are being applied to human health issues that range from antibiotic resistance to body augmentation.
Medical Marijuana: What Is CBD and How Is It Different Than THC?
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is responsible for the psychological effects and the “high” associated with ingesting marijuana. Cannabidiol (CBD) doesn't have psychoactive properties but has shown promising medical applications of its own. There are multiple benefits associated with using each of these compounds
The VA’s Contradictory Stance on Medical Marijuana
Military veterans are still unable to be referred to state medical marijuana programs by VA physicians due to a federal prohibition.
How A.I. and Cybersecurity are Transforming Healthcare
While technological disruption may have gotten the healthcare industry into this mess, it could also be the very thing that delivers the industry from it.
Can Medical Marijuana Help Curb the Opioid Epidemic?
Some studies are finding that prescribed marijuana, especially for pain issues, can help prevent an opioid addiction from developing in the first place.
There’s Still So Much We Don’t Know About Health Tech
We are already seeing benefits as well as downsides of new medical technology such as A.I, IoT, and CRISPR, but there is still so much we don't know.