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On The Toxicity Of Humira And Other Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs

But articles that trumpet 34,000 deaths on important medicines, that denigrate the FDA’s approval process and that suggest these drugs shouldn’t be on the market, don’t really help the discussion.

Could This Blood Test Revolutionise How Dementia and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases Are Diagnosed?

Approximately 46.8 million people live with dementia and it is estimated by 2050 this will more than double to 152 million. There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease or any other type of dementia. Diagnosis is complicated and a series of tests…

Could This Blood Test Revolutionise How Dementia and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases Are Diagnosed?

Approximately 46.8 million people live with dementia and it is estimated by 2050 this will more than double to 152 million. There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease or any other type of dementia. Diagnosis is complicated and a series of tests…

CVS Plans National Rollout Of 1,500 ‘HealthHub’ Stores

CVS Health will expand its new health hub concept to 1,500 stores across the U.S. by the end of 2021.

A Major Shortage Of End-Of-Life Doctors Is Coming

There’s a looming shortage of doctors specialized in palliative care that won’t recover until 2045 without health policy changes, Duke University researchers report in the June issue of Health Affairs.

Who Are The Winners And Losers From Today’s Apple WWDC Announcement?

Are you on the winners or losers list from Apple’s WWDC conference?

Are Stem Cells The Future Of Stroke Treatment?

While stem cell research, medical practices and “treatments” have made headlines for years, the truth is that the stem cell world closely resembles the Wild West. To date, there has been very little evidence that they work, thus leaving a lot of room f…

Here’s How We Can Overcome The Obstacles In Ending Honour-Based Violence

We must focus on regularly publishing statistics on the extent of HBV, ensure that victims are given support, and stress that testimonies are taken seriously. By ratifying the Istanbul Convention, the UK will solidify its efforts to extradite those who…

Fed’s Powell Flags Corporate Debt Surge: ‘Some Businesses May Come Under Severe Financial Strain’

“Business debt is near record levels, and recent issuance has been concentrated in the riskiest segments,” Fed Chairman Powell says. “As a result, some businesses may come under severe financial strain if the economy deteriorates.”

Humana: We’re Not Merging With Centene

Humana said it will not make a proposal to combine with Centene, responding to rumors and speculation it was interested in a friendly takeover.