An Algorithm to Predict the Death of Terminally Ill Patients

A thoughtful, riveting piece from author and oncologist Siddhartha Mukherjee in the New York Times Magazine touches upon the current, general inaccuracies in predicting how much time remains in the lives of patients with terminal illnesses. Mukherjee, however, goes into explaining a “dying algorithm” that might just be able to help doctors with palliative care. Plugging a hospital’s medical records for 160,000 deceased patients into …

Releaf Soak

Made with sea salts imported from Israel and infused with whole plant cannabis flower resin, Releaf Soak is an ideal way to wind down after a long day. Available for delivery or in stores in California, the potion’s formulation is 3:1 THC:CBD—or what Papa and Barkley call the “Right Ratio.”

Sleeptracker

Tracking your heart rate, breathing, movement and more, Tomorrow Sleep’s Sleeptracker helps users make sense of their sleeping patterns. From there, it also offers personalized suggestions for better rest. The iOS/Android app can be synched with Alexa, and can track one or two people at a time. Unlike many sleep-tracking devices, this one sits under your mattress so you won’t even know it’s there.