Gov. Murphy’s decision to make opioid dependence a qualifying condition for medical marijuana follows years of uncertainty and rising overdose in New Jersey and New York; here’s a look back at some of the region’s worst hurdles.
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FemBeat: Period Poverty Is A Thing, Even In The U.S.
Period poverty is a thing. What are startups, NGOs and governments doing about it?
How Appropriate Is The Objective Of Maximizing Societal Health Outcomes?
The conventional utilitarian approach to health economic analysis evaluates healthcare interventions with the aim to maximize the efficiency of the healthcare system in producing the greatest population-wide number of a given outcome, say, the QALY. Bu…
Italy Lowered Tariffs On Truffles At 5% While Tampons Remain A Luxury Product Taxed At 22%
The Italian government lowered taxes on truffles mushrooms at 5%, considering the luxurious food as a primary necessity good, while the tampon tax remains high at 22%. The decision has triggered once again the protests on accessibility for women to fem…
Walgreens Future Tobacco Sales May Hinge On Florida Market Study
Walgreens is evaluating the future of its tobacco sales through a pilot in Gainesville, Florida where the drugstore chain has stopped selling cigarettes.
What Should Digital Health Learn From Propeller Health’s $225 Million Acquisition
ResMed recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Propeller Health for $225 Million. What should digital health companies learn from Propeller Health?
There Is No Debate, Virtual Reality IS A Viable Tool For Enterprise
In the current climate of constant technological advancement and economic uncertainty, organizations need to find new ways to drive efficiency. VR is working – it is already revolutionizing workflows and saving businesses money by improving processes.
How Great HIV Medicines Are Now (In Two Pictures)
Medications to treat HIV are so good today that the majority of people under treatment for HIV have no virus detectable in their blood. While having HIV is no longer a death sentence, the virus still causes way more death and disability than it ought t…
Are You Nervous From Butterflies, Or Are Butterflies Making You Nervous?
Studies in animals show that changes in gut bacteria alter behaviors, further supporting the brain-gut connection. Substances found in food additives may be contributing to changes in the gut microbiome, altering behaviors.
Loneliness Linked To Negative Social Media Experiences, Study Finds
A new study finds that negative social media experiences are linked to loneliness. And loneliness is linked to a host of ill effects.
