Tag: United States
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...
Expanding Medicare Coverage for Obesity Medications: A Necessity
Expanding Medicare Coverage for Obesity Medications: An Imperative ChangeIn a groundbreaking move, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) recently delved into estimating the potential budgetary impacts of providing Medicare coverage for obesity treatments for older...
Federal Intervention Needed to Address Issues with Pulse Oximeters: Researchers Suggest Legal Action
Federal Intervention Urgently Needed to Address Pulse Oximeter Issues: Legal Action SuggestedA groundbreaking study published in JAMA has shed light on the glaring disparities in the performance of pulse oximeters on individuals with darker...
Top FDA Issues to Monitor During Trump Administration: 3 Key Areas
Key Changes in FDA Under Trump Administration
2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with the imminent leadership changes on the horizon. With Donald Trump set...
Top First Opinion Essays of 2024: Reader Favorites and Must-Reads
Top First Opinion Essays of 2024: Reader Favorites and Must-ReadsIn a year that promised to be eventful due to the U.S. presidential election, 2024 took a surprising turn, especially in the realms of health,...
Axsome submits Alzheimer’s disease drug for FDA approval after Phase 3 trials
Axsome Submits Alzheimer’s Disease Drug for FDA Approval
Axsome Therapeutics, a New York-based biotech company, is forging ahead with its plans to seek FDA approval for its Alzheimer’s disease treatment, AXS-05, following results from Phase...
