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Rite Aid CEO: Turnaround ‘Will Take Some Time’

Though it’s just four months in the reign of Heyward Donigan, the new chief executive officer said Thursday the drugstore chain’s outlook is improving even as Rite Aid, like other drugstore chains, continues to face reimbursement pressures for prescrip…

Moo-ving The Animal Husbandry Industry Forward With AI

The use of AI in animal husbandry is helping to monitor the health and overall growth of animals to yield better end-products.

Can Instagram Enrich Friendships In Real Life?

A small study found that Instagram may enhance the quality of real-world relationships among users, with a greater effect seen in those who are shy or more reserved.

Will Your Health Plan Tell You That It Can Save Your Life?

When it comes to choosing a health insurance plan, critical information that could literally spell the difference between life and death is conspicuously absent. Powerful national employer groups demanding transparency could change that.

Oh Puppies, What Have You Done Again? CDC Warns Of Campylobacter Outbreak

There have already been 30 reported cases of infections from this multi-drug resistant bacteria in 30 different states, resulting in 13 hospitalizations

Sacklers Withdrew Over $12 Billion From Purdue Pharma As The Opioid Epidemic Grew

Recently released court documents highlight an audit that found the Sackler family withdrew $10.7 billion from Purdue Pharma between the 2008 to 2017 as scrutiny over the opioid epidemic and the company’s signature drug OxyContin grew.

Cigna Will Sell Non-Medical Insurance Unit To New York Life For $6.3 Billion

Cigna will sell its group life and disability insurance unit to New York Life Insurance for $6.3 billion in a move to focus squarely on its healthcare business.

Can Chili Peppers Prevent Heart Attacks And Strokes? What This Study Really Says

This study could prompt a chili reception, but should it?

Naughty Or Nice? Breaking Down Congress’s $1.9 Trillion Christmas Tree

The legislation will cost another half-trillion dollars on top of a $169 billion spending increase agreed to in July.

Universal Access To The ‘Longevity Dividend’ Calls For A New Social Contract

Trends show stalling improvements in life expectancy and worsening health prospects in the USA and now the UK. Everyone should have universal access to health equality and the ‘longevity dividend’- in a new social contract with society to help citizens…