WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday gave a boost to whistleblowers in their bid to revive lawsuits accusing pharmacy operators of knowingly overbilling government health insurance programs for prescription drugs at taxpayers’ expense. The justices in a 9-0 decision threw out a lower court’s ruling that said the pharmacies could not be […]
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard of the live-action remake of Disney’s The Little Mermaid — and, unfortunately, the backlash received because the actress who plays Ariel is — gasp! — not white. The casting of Halle Bailey, no matter how phenomenal she is, or how perfect for the role, has some folks clutching […]
Even when the disease is caught early, breast cancer recurrence is relatively commonplace—and for survivors, the prospect can be daunting. A drug developed by Swiss pharmaceutical maker Novartis has now been shown to reduce this risk by a quarter in a large group of early-stage survivors, offering patients new hope. Results from a clinical trial […]
Even though summer is the time for rest and relaxation, a lot of time is also spent worrying about all the bodily things that can go wrong during sunny months. From the more mild concerns of getting more bumps and bruises from frequently running around outside, to the more substantial concerns about sunburns, drowning (brush […]
86% of LGBT+ veterans felt dismissal for sexual orientation or gender identity from the Armed Forces affected their mental health 74% of those dismissed said their finances have been affected. 82% of respondents were subjected to intrusive investigations. 72% felt “vilified,” “treated like a criminal” 65% of LGBT+ veterans surveyed said it affected their employment […]
Today, MatTek Life Sciences and AIM Biotech announced a strategic partnership through which the AIM Biotech portfolio will be available for sale through MatTek. Over the last thirty years, MatTek has become the leader in the advanced cell culture space and is continually working to broaden its portfolio of products and services. The partnership with […]
In a study published in BMC Public Health, scientists have explored how family socioeconomic status, home food availability, and parental role-modeling of healthy food consumption may influence children's diet quality. Study: Associations between socioeconomic status, home food availability, parental role-modeling, and children’s fruit and vegetable consumption: a mediation analysis. Image Credit: ggserban/Shutterstock.com Background Fruits and vegetables are […]
I’m a pediatrician. This is what you must do if a baby is choking… and the one common mistake that can be fatal Dr Grace Arteaga, from Mayo Clinic, advised on how to help a choking child She warned people not to stick their fingers down choking youngsters throats READ MORE: Moment Beverly Hills security […]
I’m a doctor – here’s why you crave chocolate when you’re stressed (and four easy hacks to dampen your desire for dessert) Cortisol is the body’s main stress hormone and sparks those tell-tale cravings But, paradoxically, simply eating chocolate can also send blood sugar soaring We eat chocolate to celebrate good times, as a sweet […]
On July 1, North Carolina's new abortion limits go into effect. As restrictions on abortions are being tightened across the United States, adolescents may encounter mounting obstacles that could prevent them from accessing abortion care. Bianca A. Allison, MD MPH, an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics, sought to examine the awareness and knowledge […]
