Prescription Drug Price Hikes Disproportionately Impact Black Patients
Prices for prescription pharmaceutical drugs have skyrocketed, disproportionately making them harder for people of color to afford, a new report finds. The advocacy organization Patients for Affordable Drugs released a report this month showing...
Benefits of Buying Walking Shoes at Night: Expert Advice from a Podiatrist
The benefits of buying walking shoes at night are often overlooked, but experts suggest that doing so can have a significant impact on your overall health and comfort. Regular walks in a reliable pair...
The Impact of MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy: Challenges and Progress
A tough weekend for those supporting MDMA-assisted psychotherapy. First, the FDA rejects a treatment from Lykos Therapeutics. Now a journal is retracting three MDMA papers due to data integrity issues. In contrast, a nasal...
Steward CEO de la Torre Faces Contempt Charges for Skipping Hearing
Steward CEO de la Torre Faces Contempt Charges for Skipping HearingLawmakers in Washington turned their focus to the Steward Health Care bankruptcy scandal on Thursday, as patients, doctors, and regulators across eight states continue...
Reforming FDA Advisory Committee Policy for Conflict of Interest-Free Decisions
Peter J. Pitts, a distinguished figure in the realm of healthcare regulation, recently shared his insights on the critical issue of FDA Advisory Committee policy. Pitts, who served as the senior official in charge...
Scholar Rock’s Drug Shows Success in Late-Stage Study for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Scholar Rock, a biotech company, announced on Monday that their new drug has shown promising results in a late-stage study for spinal muscular atrophy. The drug, called apitegromab, was tested in a year-long Phase...
Pfizer Enhances DEI Webpage to Highlight Merit-Based Practices
Pfizer's Updated DEI Webpage Emphasizes Merit-Based PracticesIn a strategic move to align with evolving industry trends and navigate the changing landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, Pfizer unveiled a revamped webpage on Thursday....
Why Taste Buds Fail: Understanding the Science Behind Taste Disorders
Our sense of taste is crucial for our overall health and well-being. It helps us enjoy our favorite foods, make healthy choices, and avoid consuming harmful substances. Taste and smell are closely connected, and...
New Title: Fans Concerned Over ‘Reacher’ Following Paramount Update
Fans Remain Concerned Over 'Reacher' Following Paramount UpdateAs Paramount announced the shutdown of its TV branch as part of a restructuring plan, fans of the hit series "Reacher" have been left in a state...
CDC Continues Publishing Papers Despite Firing Scientists: Flagship Journal Controversy
North Carolina Kids Find Lead in Applesauce: A Closer LookIn Hickory, North Carolina, the lead-poisoning-from-applesauce case started with two little kids showing concerning blood test results. In June 2023, a state inspector, along with...
Sibling Kidney Donors: Long-Term Health Effects of Living Organ Donation
In 1975, my sister Robin, she was just 19 years old, decided to become a living kidney donor for our brother. A few years later, we decided to backpack through Europe together. She eventually...
Novo Nordisk’s Strategy in Winning Over GLP-1 Patients through Telehealth
Katie Palmer, the expert in telehealth, clinical artificial intelligence, and the health data economy, is all about exploring how digital health care impacts patients, providers, and businesses. You can hit her up on Signal...
