Comment on this storyComment Morris & Dickson, one of the nation’s largest drug distributors, was sued Thursday over claims it fueled a devastating addiction crisis within the Cherokee Nation by failing to stop suspicious shipments of millions of painkillers to a small number of Oklahoma pharmacies. The malpractice lawsuit was filed by the tribe in Oklahoma state court nearly two weeks after the Drug Enforcement Administration, in a separate matter, announced it would strike the company’s ability to distribute controlled substances unless Morris & Dickson fails to reach a settlement…
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Abortion bans alienate doctors and close clinics, putting primary health care at risk
The rush in conservative states to ban abortion after the overturn of Roe versus Wade it’s translating into a surprising consequence that abortion opponents may not have considered: fewer medical services available to all women living in those states. Doctors are proving, through their words and actions, that they are reluctant to practice in places where making the best decision for a patient could result in huge fines or even a prison sentence. And when clinics that provide abortions close their doors, they also close all other services they offer,…
Read MoreThe 11-minute exercise that reduces the risk of death by 23%
Exercise is an essential factor in a healthy life, but the challenges and luxuries of modern life make exercising a little tricky. You’re too busy tackling challenges that you don’t have time for exercise and enjoying today’s luxuries at the expense of your self-discipline. Either you are too busy or too lazy to find time to exercise. But this recent study found the minimum exercise needed for healthy living. RELATED: How to Be Healthy and Live Your Best Life Possible (Little Effort Required!) The largest ever meta-analysis for exercise Researchers…
Read MoreThe future of health insurance: SMEs at risk from rising costs
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMBs) across all sectors and geographies have demonstrated their agility and adaptability in the face of the largest pandemic in living history, pivoting on business models and delivery methods to keep them afloat in the face to the growing public restrictions. Three years after adjusting to a significant business disruption, many markets around the world are seeing increases in corporate health insurance prices, a trend that appears to be more prevalent for SMBs. Medical costs on the rise Healthcare costs are rising in most regions. Over…
Read MoreLGB adults at increased risk of suicidal thoughts and self-harm, according to study
A new study has found that lesbian, gay and bisexual people have a higher risk of mental health problems than heterosexual people. (Credit: PinkNews) A harrowing new mental health study has found that lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people are more than twice as likely as heterosexual people to experience suicidal thoughts or self-harm. The study, conducted by researchers at University College London (UCL) and published in the international journal Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology journal, surveyed 10,443 people aged 16 and over in England and found a higher likelihood…
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