November 18, 2024

RFK Jr. Calls Fluoride 'Industrial Waste'

"On January 20, the Trump White House will advise all U.S. water systems to remove fluoride from public water."

KFF Health News

November 14, 2024

FDA Approves Gene Therapy for Rare Disorder

Reuters

November 13, 2024

Baltimore Secures $266M in Opioid Case

Reuters

November 04, 2024

FTC Finalizes "Click-to-Cancel" Rule

FTC finalizes rule requiring subscription-based businesses to provide cancellation processes as simple as enrollment methods, effective 180 days after Federal Register publication.

Conexiant

October 29, 2024

Medical Groups Target Healthcare Pricing Giant

MultiPlan’s repricing model cuts out-of-network payments by up to 49 times lower than traditional rates, according to a 2020 report, while its own revenue reached $709M in 2021.

Conexiant

April 29, 2024

Exposed to Agent Orange at US Bases, Veterans Face Cancer Without VA Compensation

A veteran's struggle for recognition of health issues linked to exposure to a controversial herbicide used by the military.

KFF Health News

June 28, 2024

Medical Professor Charged with Data Manipulation in Alzheimer's Drug Trial

A U.S. medical professor facing fraud charges for submitting false data in Alzheimer's disease research, impacting a publicly-listed pharmaceutical company and raising integrity concerns about its drug development. The case highlights the potential consequences of research misconduct.

Reuters

July 18, 2024

Vending Machines Part of State's Opioid Overdose Prevention Plan

Read about Cierra Coon's inspiring journey from opioid overdose survivor to recovery coach, and Montana's innovative proposal to tackle the opioid crisis.

KFF Health News

July 26, 2024

16 U.S. States Reach $86M Settlement with Drug Manufacturer

Indivior, a Virginia-based drug manufacturer, has reached an $86 million settlement with 16 U.S. states over its alleged role in the opioid addiction crisis, involving buprenorphine-based products. The settlement funds will be used for opioid addiction treatment, recovery, and prevention.

Reuters