A recent broadcast of “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” frequently cited KFF Health News in its examination of how billions of dollars from the opioid settlements are being spent. Multimedia, Opioid Settlements, Opioids, Substance Misuse, Video KFF Health News Opioid manufacturers, distributors, and retailers are paying tens of billions of dollars in restitution to settle…
Tick season is starting across the U.S., and experts are warning the bloodsuckers may be as plentiful as ever Health ABC News: Health Tick season is starting across the U.S., and experts are warning the bloodsuckers may be as plentiful as ever
As billions of dollars from settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors go to state and local governments, efforts to reduce the epidemic’s harm can be hamstrung by drug paraphernalia laws. Health authorities say distributing clean syringes to users can save lives, but in states like Pennsylvania, it may be illegal. Pharmaceuticals, Public Health, Rural Health, States,…
The tragic death of a Massachusetts teenager who collapsed after eating an extremely spicy tortilla chip last year may prompt both doctors and food manufacturers to take a closer look at the ingredient that provides the punch — capsaicin. NBC News Health The tragic death of a Massachusetts teenager who collapsed after eating an extremely spicy…
Nurse practitioners have been viewed as a key to addressing the shortage of primary care physicians. But data suggests that, just like doctors, they are increasingly drawn to better-paying specialties. Health Industry, Rural Health, Doctors, Nebraska, Nurses, South Dakota KFF Health News For many patients, seeing a nurse practitioner has become a routine part of primary…
Abortion rights ballot initiatives will go before Colorado and South Dakota voters this November Health ABC News: Health Abortion rights ballot initiatives will go before Colorado and South Dakota voters this November
The health secretary says renewed negotiations should take place away from deadlines and social media. BBC News The health secretary says renewed negotiations should take place away from deadlines and social media.
Cleveland Clinic has named Sarah Hatchett as its new senior vice president and chief information officer. News from healthcareitnews.com Cleveland Clinic has named Sarah Hatchett as its new senior vice president and chief information officer.
Hackers may have entered through one of its third-party vendors. Pharma, Cybersecurity and Privacy, Life Sciences, Data and Information News from healthcareitnews.com Hackers may have entered through one of its third-party vendors.
In mice, a ketogenic diet increases the build-up of zombie-like cells in the heart, kidney, lungs and brain, which can accelerate organ ageing and lead to health problems New Scientist – Health In mice, a ketogenic diet increases the build-up of zombie-like cells in the heart, kidney, lungs and brain, which can accelerate organ ageing and…