Quotes of the Day

Instead of theoretically spotting cancer at its earliest microscopic stage, MRI can only detect cancer once it exceeds a certain mass size; it's macroscopic and even less likely to find a tumor early than the micro testing. The chance that an abnormal MRI could promote "incidentalomas," benign findings such as nonmalignant nodule or cyst, is high: a meta-analysis of all the studies indicates that it occurs in at least 19% of people. That, along with the lack of sufficient evidence, is why the American College of Radiology recommends against total body-screening MRIs. [2025] - Eric Topol

Start at the lowest, usually 10:1 and move up by the smallest increments possible as you have success. [2008] - Michael Duane Archer

The single most important influence on a neighborhood's house values is the quality of its schools. [2003] - Robert Irwin

If you're investing in major markets, there is no more space to build at the same time as there is a net migration into the cities. Simple supply and demand stipulates that prices will remain robust (taking into account the inevitable corrections) for the foreseeable future. [2017] - Calum Ross

In 2020, an independent study was published——a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of an elderberry extract for the treatment of influenza. In contrast to the industry-funded studies, those randomized to the elderberry seemed to do worse, experiencing more aches and pains. Similarly disappointing results have been reported for the herb echinacea. [2023] - Michael Greger