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Walgreens Primary Care Partner VillageMD Gobbling More Doctor Practices

Fast-growing VillageMd said it is acquiring an Arizona primary care practice for an undisclosed sum as the privately held venture expands into new markets across the U. S.Chicago-based VillageMD, which includes Walgreens Boots Alliance as a partner in …

Coronavirus: 1st U.S. Human-To-Human Transmission Confirmed Right Before WHO Emergency Meeting

If declared, a global health emergency would include recommendations to countries and health officials aimed at preventing the spread of disease and stepping up efforts to monitor and prevent it.

Mammoth Biosciences Raises $45 Million For Crispr Diagnostics—And Its Tech Is Already Being Used Against Coronavirus

Mammoth Biosciences just raised $45 million in Series B funding for their Crispr diagnostics, and they already have several partnerships in the works.

Walgreens CEO To Shareholders: We’re Saving To Invest In Growth

Walgreens Boots Alliance top executive told shareholders the company’s cost management plan is freeing up money to invest in myriad partnerships and growth for the future.

Why More Employers Are Not Hiring Smokers And What To Do About It

Bad government policies have created a perverse situation where employees’ health costs literally become the bosses’ business

Suicide Rate Boosts Health Insurer Efforts To Curb Loneliness

The high U. S. suicide rate could embolden health insurer efforts to curb loneliness and address other social determinants that can lead to poor health outcomes and illnesses.

Coronavirus Is Not The ‘Corona Beer Virus,’ What People Are Googling

Apparently, people think that the new coronavirus has something to do with Corona beer.

Coronavirus Is Not The ‘Corona Beer Virus,’ What People Are Googling

Apparently, people think that the new coronavirus has something to do with Corona beer.

Should You Get A Face Mask? A Guide To Coronavirus Face Protection

Do you really need a face mask for the coronavirus outbreak? Find out which types of masks work, and which don’t.

Record Funding For Global Health Research, But Neglected Tropical Diseases Remain Neglected

While many countries have reduced and eliminated entire NTDs in recent years, the battle is far from won. 1.5 billion people are still at risk of NTDs, and funding for NTD research must increase.