breaking

Health Insurance Coverage for Prosthetic Limbs: A Critical ExaminationIn a world where health insurance seems to be a necessity, Michael Adams, a 51-year-old resident of Lafayette, Colorado, faced a daunting challenge in 2023. Adams,...

Eli Lilly Joins Lawsuit on Compounded DrugsIn a recent legal development, pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly has made a significant move by seeking to join a lawsuit on compounded drugs. This decision comes after a...

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 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 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,...

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: 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...

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...

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...

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...