Missouri Republican lawmakers have failed to pass a proposal to make it harder to amend the state constitution Health ABC News: Health Missouri Republican lawmakers have failed to pass a proposal to make it harder to amend the state constitution
A new drug to treat hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause is showing promising results and could provide relief for millions of people. Dr. Natalie Azar joins TODAY to weigh in on when it could be available. NBC News Health A new drug to treat hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause is showing promising…
A federal judge is rejecting a lawsuit by a former Democratic congressman running for Georgia state Supreme Court who claims a state agency is unconstitutionally trying to block him from talking about abortion Health ABC News: Health A federal judge is rejecting a lawsuit by a former Democratic congressman running for Georgia state Supreme Court who claims…
Mothers of two children with disabilities are suing an Indiana agency in federal court over changes to Medicaid attendant care services they say violate the Americans with Disabilities Act Health ABC News: Health Mothers of two children with disabilities are suing an Indiana agency in federal court over changes to Medicaid attendant care services they say violate…
A review of a limited number of cases of unresponsive patients with severe traumatic brain injuries raised questions about a custom of making a decision within 72 hours. Life-Sustaining Support Systems, Withdrawal Of, Traumatic Brain Injury, Disabilities, Doctors, Research, Journal of Neurotrauma NYT > Health A review of a limited number of cases of unresponsive patients with…
A fall trial has been set for a pharmacist charged with second-degree murder in the deaths of 11 Michigan residents Health ABC News: Health A fall trial has been set for a pharmacist charged with second-degree murder in the deaths of 11 Michigan residents
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…