NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee’s GOP-controlled Statehouse on Thursday gave their final approval to legislation penalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consent, clearing the way for the first-in-the-nation proposal to be sent to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk for his signature. The bill mirrors almost the same language from a so-called anti-abortion trafficking … Read more
(NewsNation) — Men and women who are treated by female physicians have lower rates of mortality and readmission than patients treated by male physicians, according to a study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine. Researchers reported that the mortality rate for women was 8.15% when treated by a female doctor compared to 8.38% … Read more
The cancer vaccine harnesses the same tech used in Covid jabs (Image: Getty) A revolutionary skin cancer vaccine being tested on British patients offers hope of a cure for the devastating disease. The world’s first personalised cancer jab for melanoma may also be effective against lung, bladder and kidney cancer. Harnessing the same technology used … Read more
Prices for medications may be very different from pharmacy to pharmacy, even within the same ZIP code. So you may be able to save money on your medicines by shopping around for the best price. “Prescription and over-the-counter medication prices vary, depending on where you go,” says Kyle Manera, the chief operating officer of Co-Immunity, … Read more
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Republican attorneys general from 17 states filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging new federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations for abortions, calling the rules an illegal interpretation of a 2022 federal law. The lawsuit led by Tennessee and Arkansas comes since finalized federal regulations were published on Monday … Read more
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has ordered bird flu tests for dairy cattle that cross state lines, it announced on Wednesday. “USDA has identified spread between cows within the same herd, spread from cows to poultry, spread between dairies associated with cattle movements, and cows without clinical signs that have tested positive,” the agency … Read more
Millions of Britons could be at risk of agonising migraines as a side effect of commonly prescribed drugs. New research has revealed that certain heartburn medications are linked to debilitating headaches. According to researchers in the US, the drugs linked to the painful symptoms include omeprazole, esomeprazole, cimetidine, famotidine and antacid supplements. Around a quarter … Read more
Your health insurance plan includes a list called a formulary — a directory of the drugs it covers. If you’ve ever been stunned at how much it cost you to fill a prescription, it’s possible that medication wasn’t on your formulary. The formulary is also called a preferred drug list (PDL). At first glance, you … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS — Smokers in Minneapolis will pay some of the highest cigarette prices in the country after the City Council voted unanimously Thursday to impose a minimum retail price of $15 per pack to promote public health. The ordinance not only sets a floor price. It prevents smokers and retailers from getting around it by … Read more
CLEVELAND (WJW) – Cuyahoga County is currently having an outbreak of Mpox, formerly known as Monkeypox, according to health officials. According to the Cuyahoga County Board of Health, the county has documented nine Mpox cases from February through April 23, 2024. WATCH: Fox 8 News rides Cedar Point’s Top Thrill 2! According to the CCBH, … Read more
