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Health Care September 2, 2023

Medicare starts a long road to cutting prices for drugs, starting with 10 costing it $50.5 billion annually – a health policy analyst explains why negotiations are promising but will take years

by Simon F. Haeder, Texas A&M University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Biden administration released on Aug. 29, 2023, a list of the first…

Health Care September 2, 2023

A Move to Cut Drug Prices Has Patients With Rare Diseases Worried

This article by Markian Hawryluk first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Markian Hawryluk August 30, 2023 For people with cystic fibrosis, like Sabrina Walker, Trikafta has been…

Health Care August 31, 2023

Many people think cannabis smoke is harmless − a physician explains how that belief can put people at risk

by Beth Cohen, University of California, San Francisco, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Though tobacco use is declining among adults in the U.S., cannabis use…

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Health Care August 31, 2023

Why do fingers get wrinkly after a long bath or swim? A biomedical engineer explains

by Guy German, Binghamton University, State University of New York, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages….

Health Care August 31, 2023

Biden administration chooses first 10 drugs for Medicare price negotiations

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 29, 2023 WASHINGTON — Medicare can now negotiate lower prices for 10 common…

Health Care August 31, 2023

5 Things to Know About the New Drug Pricing Negotiations

This article by Arthur Allen, Rachana Pradhan, and David Hilzenrath first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Arthur Allen and Rachana Pradhan and David Hilzenrath August 30, 2023…

Health Care August 31, 2023

Artificial Intelligence May Influence Whether You Can Get Pain Medication

This article by Andy Miller and Sam Whitehead first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Andy Miller and Sam Whitehead August 30, 2023 Elizabeth Amirault had never heard…

Health Care August 30, 2023

Short naps can improve memory, increase productivity, reduce stress and promote a healthier heart

by Steven Bender, Texas A&M University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Napping during the day is an ancient custom that is practiced worldwide. While some…

Health Care August 28, 2023

Pregnant workers have new protections. Here’s what to expect from your boss.

by Casey Quinlan, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 27, 2023 Almost two months after workplace accommodations for pregnant workers became law,…

Health Care August 28, 2023

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from August 18 to August 24

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health For more…

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Medicare starts a long road to cutting prices for drugs, starting with 10 costing it $50.5 billion annually – a health policy analyst explains why negotiations are promising but will take years

A Move to Cut Drug Prices Has Patients With Rare Diseases Worried

Many people think cannabis smoke is harmless − a physician explains how that belief can put people at risk

Why do fingers get wrinkly after a long bath or swim? A biomedical engineer explains

Biden administration chooses first 10 drugs for Medicare price negotiations

5 Things to Know About the New Drug Pricing Negotiations

Artificial Intelligence May Influence Whether You Can Get Pain Medication

Short naps can improve memory, increase productivity, reduce stress and promote a healthier heart

Pregnant workers have new protections. Here’s what to expect from your boss.

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from August 18 to August 24