Category: pharma

Regulating Surprise Bills Lower Healthcare Prices – Guess How Much

We have a huge price problem in the US healthcare system. One part of this problem is the existence of surprise bills.

Study: Having Sex Before May Improve Sleep, But Here Are Caveats

A study published in the Journal of Sleep Research found that those who had sex with a partner and an orgasm tended to fall asleep faster and have better quality sleep.

Blue Cross Plans Launch National Youth Mental Health Initiative

Blue Cross and Blue Shield health plans will launch a $10 million educational program with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America “to combat the youth mental health crisis.”

Peru Suffering Worst Dengue Outbreak In Its History, Over 146K Cases

The dengue outbreak has already left at least 248 dead and led to the resignation of Rosa Gutiérrez, MD, from her post as Peru’s Minister of Health.

NCAA Committee Recommends Removing Marijuana From Banned Drug List

The NCAA could act to remove marijuana from its banned drug list and testing protocols for college athletes this Fall.

Deion Sanders Discusses Possible Left Foot Amputation Due To Circulation Problems

Sanders, the head football coach at the University of Colorado, may soon have toe realignment surgery to deal with ongoing issue with his left foot.

4 Marijuana Products Recalled Due To Salmonella, Aspergillus Contamination In Arizona

The recall encompasses certain batches of Cap’s Frozen Lemon, Twisted Lemonz, Ghost Train Haze, and Cherry Punch.

What Does CVS Stand For? Here’s What A TikToker Called The Company

It didn’t come from “Convenience, Value, and Service” or “ConVenience Store.” Instead, this is the history of CVS Health.

‘Ozempic Finger’ And ‘Wegovy Butt’: Two New Names For Weight Loss Effects

“Ozempic face” wasn’t going to be the only possible effect of rapid weight loss from taking semaglutide, the diabetes medication marketed as Ozempic by Novo Nordisk.

With CVS Health’s Exit, Walgreens Steps Up Clinical Research With Cancer Test Partner

Walgreens expanded its clinical trials and research business, partnering with Freenome to “increase diversity in research focused on the early detection of cancer.”