The drug rep had a smug look on his face; he knew he had a winner. He didn’t need to sell anything, the American public had already bought the story. There are very few drugs in history where patients are excited by the conversation and want to take a new drug. I’m talking about the […]
Uber Health is jumping on the food-as-medicine train. The company is adding grocery and over-the-counter delivery services to its platform announced Tuesday. Based in San Francisco Uber Health is the healthcare arm of the transportation company Uber. Its solution offers non-emergency medical transportation and prescription delivery. Suppliers, payers and case managers will be able to
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is evaluating the legal status of lesser known cannabinoids such as THCA, delta-8 THC and hydrogenated CBD. In a letter dated June 9, the DEA said it was responding to a request for information about the scheduling status of cannabis components under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). There has been
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This article was produced for ProPublicas Local Reporting Network in partnership with Lee Enterprises, along with Capitol News Illinois. Sign up for Dispatches to get stories like this one as soon as they’re posted. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law a bill on Friday that strengthens the range of penalties a state watchdog can
By Kelsey Waddill June 13, 2023 – According to a report by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, policies around the coronavirus pandemic may have helped curb unmet care, inaccessibility of care and some care inequalities, but these trends may also reflect lower overall use of care a due to healthcare disruptions during the pandemic. The
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TThere’s no denying that in recent years, cauliflower has overtaken broccoli as the epitome of healthy veggies. And while it can often be disguised as french fries, pizza crust or tater tots, as a result grocery shoppers may find cauliflower at the top of the ingredient list of many plant-based foods. But what does adding
Posted by Steve Alder on June 13, 2023 Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and its parent company, Point32Health, are facing several class-action lawsuits after hackers gained access to the protected health information (PHI) of more than 2.5 million people in an April 2023 ransomware attack . Point32Health is the second largest insurer in Massachusetts serving more
Natalia Ovcharenko /Pixabay Natalia Ovcharenko /Pixabay Americans are pretty stressed. In the American Psychological Association’s 2022 Stress in America Survey, respondents cited violence and crime and the current racial and political climate as significant sources of stress. The biggest stressor of all, however, has been economic: 83% of people said they were stressed about inflation.
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A recent study published in Frontiers in psychology suggests that adopting a Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) approach in inpatient psychiatric settings can significantly reduce self-harm and the use of isolation and restraint. The researchers, led by clinical psychologist Faye Nikopaschos, attribute this reduction to weekly staff training on psychological stabilization and the use of the Power
In a recent review published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers looked at existing data to assess the impact of macronutrients and dietary patterns on the gut microbiome among overweight and obese individuals. Study: Effects of animal and vegetable proteins on the intestinal microbiota in overweight or obese subjects. Image credit: AntoninaVlasova/Shutterstock.com Background Obesity, or adiposity,
Share on PinterestThe natural dietary supplement berberine is gaining popularity on social media for its slimming effects. Simonkr/Getty Images A supplement known as berberine is being hailed on TikTok as nature Ozempic due to its slimming effects. Berberine activates a gene known as the master regulator of mitochondrial biogenesis and also reduces the release of
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If you, like nearly 50% of the UK, suffer from hay fever, you probably know the pain of spending the summer months with itchy or watery eyes, a cough or a runny rose. If you are a acute If you suffer from hay fever then you probably also know that it can go beyond the
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Millions of Americans take dietary supplements and most of us assume they are safe. While this is probably a reasonable rule of thumb, there are some situations that require extra vigilance. In particular, we must be careful of interactions between herbs and drugs. Even your doctor may not be aware of the hidden damage. How
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Share on PinterestFeeling stressed can trigger cravings for comfort foods. Marta Mauri/Stocksy Eating comfort foods when stressed shuts down the region of the brain that prevents you from overeating, according to a new study. Under normal circumstances, this region neutralizes the chemical reward you get from eating, making it less enjoyable. The phenomenon makes sense
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News By FoxNews June 12, 2023 | 4:19pm A group of veterans recently challenged themselves physically to make a difference when it comes to PTSD, as June is PTSD Awareness Month. Seven combat-wounded veterans just completed a five-day PTSD hike through Kansas and Missouri to raise awareness of PTSD. PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is
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