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Why The US Urgently Needs Paid Sick Leave

Lack of paid sick leave will fuel this COVID19 (coronavirus) epidemic.

Data: The Difference Between Life, Death And Profit?

Clinical trials keep the treatment pipeline for old and new diseases going but can technology, specifically data management, significantly improve outcomes, spend as well as time-to-market?

CVS To Buy 110 Schnuck Grocer Pharmacies

CVS Health said it will buy the retail and specialty pharmacy business of Schnuck Markets, a large Midwestern grocer with 110 pharmacies.

Old Bones Tell Tales: Scientists Use Ancient DNA To Identify Unmarked Graves

In a new study out in the American Journal of Physical Anthropology, scientists attempted to identify six historical remains found in unmarked graves in Québec, Canada, by sequencing ancient DNA, and taking advantage of one of the few extensive genealo…

‘Despicable Practice’: China, And Critics, Reject Calling COVID-19 The ‘Wuhan Virus’

The World Health Organization named the coronavirus COVID-19 in order to avoid discrimination and stigmatization.

A Delivery Drone’s Home: Here’s Matternet’s Idea For The Kind Of Docking Station That Could End Up On Your Block

If drone delivery companies get their way, city streets will soon feature plenty of docking stations. Matternet has unveiled a 10-foot kiosk designed to safely integrate its medical delivery drones into urban environments — and to slash the number of w…

5 Climate Skepticism Tactics Emerging With Coronavirus

The coronavirus threat reveals 5 skepticism narratives common to climate change.

The Mystery Of The Hospital Industry’s Silence Over EHR Rule Proposal

The nation’s largest hospital systems have remained curiously quiet concerning a recent proposal from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to “support seamless and secure access, exchange, and use of electronic health information.”

FDA Issues Warnings To Companies Selling Fraudulent COVID-19 Therapies

Name the lotion, potion, supplement, or detox, and it’s been recommended to prevent and/or treat Covid-19 infections.

Common Sense Ways To Protect Aging Parents From Coronavirus And Still Keep Them Engaged

Self isolation or quarantine can cut an elder off from all that is enjoyable. Adult children can help them prepare, stay safe and avoid complete isolation with digital connections.