Coco Gauff was among five Americans to reach the quarterfinals this year and four of those players—Gauff, Madison Keys, Francis Tiafoe, and Ben Shelton—are Black.
Category: healthcare
‘Budget Ozempic’ TikTok Trend: How It’s Contributing To The Laxative Shortage
TikTokers have been promoting the use of laxatives such as Miralax, Ex-Lax and Glycolax as a cheaper way of losing weight than the prescription medication Ozempic.
14-Year-Old Dies After Trying The Paqui ‘One Chip Challenge’
#onechipchallenge on TikTok has gotten over two billion views. Over the past year, there had already been reports of kids being hospitalized after trying the challenge.
Pharmaceutical Innovativeness Is Highly Varied, As CMS Will Soon Find Out When It Does Comparative Effectiveness Assessments
Not all of drug innovations are created equal. Some aren’t better than existing standards of care. Others are breakthroughs. Still others are marginal improvements.
4 Key Strategies For Healthcare Leaders To Foster Systemness And Individuality
Gain insights from an interview with Dr. Lee Isley, CEO of UNC Nash, as he shares his experience in leading a nonprofit hospital across diverse communities in NC.
Abortion Pills: Mifepristone Manufacturer Asks Supreme Court To Rule On Whether Medication Should Be Restricted
Mifepristone remains legally available—at least until the Supreme Court rules in the case.
Obamacare Enrollment Set To Break Another Record This Year
Already at record enrollment of more than 16 million, even more Americans are expected to sign up for individual coverage under the Affordable Care Act known as Obamacare for 2024.
How To Talk To Your Loved Ones About Suicide
September is National Suicide Awareness Month, a time to talk about suicide and help people struggling with their mental health, get the life-saving resources they need.
Pain, Pain Go Away: New Non-Addictive Painkiller Shows Promise In Early Trials
A novel class of non-addictive painkillers may be just around the corner, offering a much-needed alternative to opioids.
Building The Brain-Machine Connection: Deciphering Thoughts For Action
New cortical brain-machine interface technologies will soon aid those with brain injury or neurodegenerative diseases to improve basic motor function.
