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Alcohol and Cancer: Surgeon General’s Warning in the U.S.
Alcohol and Cancer: The Surgeon General's Bold Warning in the U.S.In a groundbreaking move, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has issued a call to action for the United States to acknowledge the heightened cancer risks...
Team Approach is Key for Effective Obesity Medication Use
Team Approach Revolutionizes Obesity Medication UseAmid the sprawling metropolis of Tukwila, Washington, a retired machinist named Carlos Campos found himself facing a daunting hurdle in his journey towards health. Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes...
Merck’s New Diabetes Drug Stands Out in the New Year
Merck's Bold Move: Slashing Diabetes Drug PricesMerck, a pharmaceutical giant, made headlines at the dawn of the new year by taking a radical step in the realm of drug pricing. In a surprising move,...
Syringe Exchange Challenges in West Virginia’s HIV Outbreak – KFF Health News
West Virginia's HIV Outbreak and Syringe Exchange ChallengesIn the heart of central Appalachia, Charleston, West Virginia, finds itself at the epicenter of a troubling HIV outbreak primarily among individuals who inject opioids or methamphetamine....
America’s Drinking Problem: Understanding the Surgeon General’s Concerns
America's Drinking Problem: A Call to ActionAlcohol consumption is deeply ingrained in American culture, with far-reaching impacts on individuals, families, and communities. From the emergency room to the streets, alcohol's presence is undeniable, shaping...
The Deadly Impact of Stimulant Use in the Opioid Epidemic: KFF Health News
Stimulant Use in the Opioid Epidemic: A Deadly CombinationIn Pawtucket, Rhode Island, near a storefront advertising “free” cellphones, J.R. sat in an empty back stairwell and showed a reporter how he tries to avoid...
Alcohol Warning Labels Urged by Surgeon General to Highlight Cancer Risk
The U.S. surgeon general, Vivek Murthy, has recently made a groundbreaking recommendation that could change the way we view alcohol forever. In a new report released last Friday, Murthy called for alcoholic beverages to...
Supporting NIH and Finding Common Ground: Insights from Francis Collins
Interview with Dr. Francis CollinsIn a recent interview on the "What the Health?" podcast, Dr. Francis Collins, former director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), shared his insights on the vital role of...
Hospital Price Transparency Rules: Enhancing Data Usefulness with New Updates
Hospital Price Transparency Rules: Improving Data Usefulness with Recent UpdatesAs we step into the new year, a wave of fresh updates has been introduced to the federal guidelines regarding hospital price transparency. These changes...
Rural Women Prioritize Maternity Care Over Abortion Access – KFF Health News
Rural Women Prioritize Maternity Care Over Abortion Access - KFF Health NewsBAKER CITY, Ore. — In a distressing turn of events, the only hospital maternity ward in this small Oregon town, just an hour...
