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16 implied HN points 30 May 25
  1. Buying food as medicine can be tricky with tax laws. Only certain medical diets or special food costs may qualify as deductible expenses.
  2. Court cases show that just having a medical condition isn’t enough; the food must be different or cost more than regular food to count for tax deductions.
  3. Changes to tax rules about food as medicine are needed, but that will take time, especially if Congress gets involved.
4 implied HN points 09 Jun 25
  1. Patients today come to doctors with a lot of their own information, thanks to technology and wearables. This makes them more active in their own healthcare.
  2. The best doctors will embrace this trend and work with patients to understand the data they bring. They'll use it to improve the care they provide, rather than feeling threatened by it.
  3. There's a growing divide between doctors who accept outside data and those who resist it. The future will likely see both sides working together, checking each other's work to provide better patient care.
12 implied HN points 25 Jan 25
  1. TikTok's algorithm is really good at guessing what you want to watch next. It keeps improving by watching how you interact with videos.
  2. Unlike other apps, TikTok avoids mixing user data, which helps keep recommendations super personal. This means you get content that's more tailored just for you.
  3. The way TikTok designs its data storage prevents recommendations from getting mixed up. This leads to a cleaner and more enjoyable experience while using the app.
8 implied HN points 17 Jan 25
  1. Starting a family today can be really tough, and many couples are facing fertility problems. It's important to talk about these issues more openly, especially how male factor infertility plays a role.
  2. There are some basic health tips that can help improve male fertility, like maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, and eating well. Also, cutting out smoking and excessive drinking can make a big difference.
  3. Some everyday things could harm sperm quality, like certain chemicals in clothing, plastics, and personal care products. Making small changes like wearing cotton, avoiding BPA, and choosing paraben-free products could help protect fertility.
12 implied HN points 06 Nov 24
  1. The idea for Bayard Bay started with a genuine desire to improve golf apparel, focusing on what real female golfers need, rather than just starting a business for profit.
  2. The process of creating the product involved a lot of trial and error, especially with manufacturing, to ensure features like the back pocket for yardage books were just right.
  3. As Bayard Bay launches, it relies on word of mouth and team deals to grow, aiming to meet the needs of female golfers through functional and stylish designs.
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