Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants the Federal Trade Commission to review the parade of acquisitions by retailers and health insurers of primary care companies.
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The ‘Deadliest Drug’ In America Explained: How Xylazine—An Animal Tranquilizer—Is Getting Mixed With Fentanyl
Xylazine is an FDA-approved veterinary tranquilizer used in large animals like horses and deer and is not approved for human consumption.
Michelle Obama Reveals Her Grandmother’s Depression Was Often Confused For This. Here’s How To Spot Depression
Like Obama’s grandmother, many fail to recognize symptoms of depression in themselves or others, and fail to get the help they need to get better.
Researchers Warn Cat Poop Parasite Killing Otters In California Could Pose Human Health Threat
Researchers are working to figure out the source of a rare strain of Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite commonly spread by house cats, responsible for killing four sea otters in California.
Women And Leadership In Global Health—Where Do We Stand Now?
The “XX Paradox” shows us that 70% of frontline health workers are women, but they comprise only 25% of leadership roles in health. How can we fix that?
3 Signs It’s Time To End A Friendship
Friendships are some of the most significant relationships in our lives. But if they start to negatively impact our growth and well-being, it might be time to let them go.
BeiGene Expects To Finish Construction At $700 Million New Jersey Site In 2024
BeiGene aims to tap the area’s life sciences talent pool.
Alzheimer’s Blood Test That Could Help Diagnose Disease Earlier Is Being Developed By Eli Lilly And Roche
If approved, the test could streamline the diagnostic journey and help patients get earlier access to future Alzheimer’s treatments, Roche said.
Feds Seize More Than 900 Pounds Of Fentanyl In Anti-Smuggling Operation
In its first week, the Department of Homeland Security’s ‘Operation Blue Lotus’ led to 18 arrests and the seizure of more than 900 pounds of fentanyl, more than 700 pounds of methamphetamines and more than 100 pounds of cocaine, federal officials said….
