Coronavirus is significantly disrupting essential treatment and support services for people suffering with substance abuse disorders, according to a new report released by the Addiction Policy Forum on Tuesday.
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North Korea Shuts Down All Communication With ‘Enemy’ South Korea
South Korea said its calls to the North went unanswered on Tuesday.
New Study Shows Hydroxychloroquine Doesn’t Prevent Covid-19 Coronavirus Infection
Virus expert Dave Wessner explores a new study that shows that hydroxychloroquine doesn’t appear to prevent people from being infected with the coronavirus that causes Covid-19.
Eight Fraudulent Cancer Research Studies Contained Same Copied Results. How Does This Happen?
The copied papers seem to have come from “paper mills,” which sell fake data to people who need publications to advance their careers.
American Cancer Society Updates Guidelines For Cancer Prevention
New guidelines for cancer prevention include skipping all alcoholic beverages and increasing exercise time.
Despite Pandemic, Anthem Blue Cross Profits Steady And Healthy
Anthem, the nation’s second largest health insurer, expects no change in its 2020 profit forecast despite the ongoing increase in cases of the Coronavirus strain Covid-19 hurting other industries and providers of medical care.
Silver Lining to Coronavirus Crisis: Telehealth May Improve Patient Adherence And Persistence
The coronavirus crisis has been a catalyst in substantially broadening telehealth services and reimbursement. With patient non-adherence to prescription regimens still stuck at as high as 50% telehealth may offer a path forward to effectively address t…
How To Give The Perfect Hug, According To Science.
At a time in history when we could all use a good hug, researchers have just advanced the science of the ideal snuggle.
Heightened Substance Abuse Coming To Reopening Offices
As evidence that employees could be returning to offices with bigger drug abuse problems after coronavirus working remotely, NSC points out that at least 30 states are reporting spikes in fatal opioid overdoses.
Coronavirus May Have Been Spreading In China Last August, Harvard Research Suggests
Researchers from Harvard and Boston University looked at online search data and hospital parking lot satellite imagery to detect potential signs that the virus was present in China months before it was detected.
