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How to Navigate OTC Cold and Flu Drugs

A pharmacist and a doctor weigh in on the best options

6 Hrs Ago
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Ophthalmologist Identified as Atlanta Shooting Suspect

Retired physician Jay Berger, MD, reportedly suffered a mental health crisis

7 Hrs Ago
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When Cannabis Makes You Vomit

Known for its anti-emetic properties, the drug can actually bring on a vomiting disorder

9 Hrs Ago
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Miscarriage Arrest; MA Reaped Billions for Home Visits; Dirty Work of Care Denials

This past week in healthcare investigations

Oct 30, 2024
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Presidential Election Puts the Affordable Care Act Back in the Bull's-Eye

The two parties' goals have stark differences

Oct 28, 2024
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PBM Math: Big Chains Get $23.55 for Blood Pressure Rx as Small Drugstores Get $1.51

Small pharmacies face deep financial disparities

Oct 27, 2024
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Health Departments Struggle to Track Human Cases of Bird Flu, Emails Reveal

"We need to take steps today to prevent the worst-case scenario," says expert

Oct 25, 2024
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FDA Warns Companies Over Products Made With Amniotic Fluid

Agency says PalinGen products are unapproved drugs

Oct 24, 2024
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UVA Health Surgeons Sound Alarm on Upcoding

Leaked meeting audio latest development in ongoing strife at health system, medical school

Oct 24, 2024
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Doc's COVID Spending Bust; Plastic Surgeon Faces $10M Suit; Letby Loses Appeal

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

Oct 24, 2024
Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.
Hawking Health Conspiracies; How UnitedHealth Pressures Docs; Hospital's High Prices

This past week in healthcare investigations

Oct 23, 2024
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Medicare Drug Plans Are Getting Better Next Year. Some Will Also Cost More.

A redesigned drug benefit will operate more like other private insurance policies

Oct 22, 2024
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Doctors Share Their Favorite Pet Theories

They may not have the data, but "the University of My Eyeballs confirms it conclusively"

Oct 22, 2024
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Patients Are Relying on Lyft, Uber to Travel Far Distances to Medical Care

Some are calling for states to subsidize the expensive trips for rural residents

Oct 20, 2024
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