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OPINION June 23, 2023

What a new study reveals about long COVID, and what we can do about it

Even as we exit the pandemic, many scars remain which will affect millions for many years to come.

OPINION June 23, 2023

The greed of Big Pharma cannot continue

The greed of Big Pharma means the industry is bringing in billions of dollars, while new and existing drugs are spiking in cost. I have some ways to fix that.

HEALTH June 20, 2023

Cancer centers are suffering major shortage of popular chemo drugs

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network revealed a cancer drug shortage in the U.S. and experts say the issue will likely get worse before improving.

US June 15, 2023

American Medical Association adopts new policy on healthy weight assessment

The American Medical Association has revised its guidance on determining healthy weight, advising doctors to consider factors beyond body mass index due to limitations.

India June 13, 2023

India probes bribery allegations that a regulator helped switch test samples of possibly toxic cough syrup

Authorities in India have launched an investigation into a local pharma regulator who may have been bribed to switch tests samples of a cough syrup linked to child deaths in Gambia.

Health June 13, 2023

Health alert for women: Early use of birth control pills linked to higher rates of depression, study finds

A study from Sweden found teens who use the combined contraceptive pill have a 130% higher rate of depression later in life compared to non-users; for adults who began use later in life, the rate is 92% higher.

PAIN MANAGEMENT June 12, 2023

Be well: Take these 5 smart steps to relieve musculoskeletal pain

Musculoskeletal pain affects bones, joints, ligaments, muscles and tendons. Claire Morrow, PT, physical therapy consultant in San Francisco, shares holistic tips in this "Be Well" series piece.

CANCER June 7, 2023

Two new cancer pills show ‘unprecedented’ results in boosting survival rates and preventing recurrence

Potentially “practice-changing" new breast and lung cancer treatments were announced at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's annual meeting this week in Chicago. Here are details.

HEALTH June 1, 2023

Ozempic, Wegovy and pregnancy risk: What you need to know about the issue

Studies show that animals given semaglutide experience higher rates of miscarriage, birth defects and small fetal size — prompting FDA calls for investigations into Ozempic and Wegovy. Novo Nordisk weighs in.

HEALTH June 1, 2023

AI technology catches cancer before symptoms with Ezra, a full-body MRI scanner

Combining MRI imaging technology with artificial intelligence, Ezra scans for possible cancer in up to 13 organs and also monitors for hundreds of other conditions.

ELECTIONS May 31, 2023

RFK Jr rips Trump over ties to Big Pharma: 'legalized bribery'

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a 2024 Democratic presidential candidate, went after former President Donald Trump over his ties to the pharmaceutical industry.