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What Can We Do About Foreign Fighters Returning From Islamic State?

With more than 900 individuals from the UK travelling to engage with the conflict in Syria, we must ensure that robust evidence and legal tools are used against those who continue to pose a threat to our national security.

This Psychologist Recommends 7 Ways To Self-Care And Care For Others

On this World Mental Health Day, psychologist Dr. Lauren Hazzouri shares her advice on ways to care for others and self-care, which go beyond treating yourself. Take note of these lifestyle changes that can make a difference.

This May Be The Biggest Threat To Mental Health Today

New studies are showing just how critical social connection is to our mental health.

DOJ Clears CVS-Aetna Deal Once Medicare Drug Plans Are Unloaded

The U.S. Justice Department agreed to allow CVS Health’s acquisition of health insurance giant Aetna once Aetna’s Medicare Part D prescription drug plan business for individuals is divested.

When It Comes To Startups In Developing Countries, Play The Long Game

Creating a company in a foreign country comes with its own unique set of challenges. The cofounders of Helium Health, Adegoke Olubusi, Tito Ovia and Dimeji Sofowora, have made progress in helping African countries transition to digital-based healthcare…

Can Pharmacists Help Reinvent Primary Care in the United States?

The United States has a looming primary care crisis. Could pharmacists be the answer?

What Older Voters Want In The Midterm Elections

Older voters have strong views about Medicare, prescription drug costs and Social Security and will be a powerful voting bloc in the midterm elections.

Why It’s Not So Simple To Standardize The Guides Insurers Use To Pay For Off-Label Cancer Drugs

Oncologists have called for an overhaul of drug compendia cited in connection with off-label use reimbursement of cancer drugs. While there is insufficient evidence for some approved off-label uses of cancer drugs, having multiple sources is preferable…

Why Doctor Malpractice Premiums Stopped Rising

Physician medical malpractice insurance premiums continue to be flat after more than a decade with little to no rate increases, new reports show.

Why You Should Pay Attention To World Mental Health Day

If you’ve ever heard the term ‘mental health’ and thought this isn’t for me, you may just want to keep reading. While the language around mental health and mental illness has existed for decades, the conversation itself has become far more open and rel…