Author: Mary Moore RN
About The Author
Mary Moore RN
As a Registered Nurse with years of clinical experience, I am driven by the profound impact lifestyle choices have on long-term health. This passion led me to complete a two-year program in dietetics and sports nutrition, followed by an internship in health journalism. There, I discovered the critical need for translating complex medical research into clear, actionable guidance a mission I now carry into both patient care and evidence-based health writing. My work focuses on empowering individuals with science-backed strategies that bridge clinical expertise and everyday wellness.
Me-Too Drugs and Aggressive Marketing: How Pharmaceutical Companies Prioritize Profits Over Meaningful Innovation
Key Takeaways Many new drugs are “me-too” products — minor variations of existing medications that offer limited additional clinical benefit but generate high profits through aggressive marketing. The U.S. …
Cognitive Dissonance and Belief Perseverance Contribute to the Tendency to Double Down When Confronted with Contradictory Evidence
Key Takeaways When faced with evidence that contradicts their beliefs, many people double down rather than update their views, a pattern driven by cognitive dissonance and belief perseverance. This …The Mental Health Cost of Endless Reskilling: Anxiety, Depression, Burnout, and Suicide Risk in a Profit-Driven Economy
Key Takeaways In a profit-driven economy, skills are not permanent assets — they rise and fall as firms pursue efficiency and maximize returns, forcing workers into repeated cycles of …Women’s Mate Selection in Modern Dating: Social Influence, Hypergamy, Height Preferences, and Potential Harms to Women and Society
Key Takeaways Mate choice copying, where women prefer men chosen by other women, is a documented social influence in dating, but its effects are modest and can lead to …
How Self-Proclaimed Tolerant People Can Be Intolerant of Disagreement: Insights from Psychology
Key Takeaways Self-proclaimed tolerance is often selective: people who strongly endorse tolerance as a value can still show significant intolerance toward ideological opponents, especially when disagreement threatens core moral …
Is Red Meat Good or Bad for Your Health? Synthesizing Conflicting Evidence on Cancer, Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Nutrient Benefits
Key Takeaways Large meta-analyses of observational studies link higher red meat intake—especially processed—to modestly increased risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 diabetes, and colorectal cancer, though absolute risks …