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More than 50 percent of underage smokers reported using menthols, compared with only 36 percent of adult smokers. “The FDA must use the full force of its authority in a scientific and transparent manner to address flavoring issues, especially in regard to youth,” said Chris Hansen of the American Cancer Society.
"The Supreme Court says every woman has a constitutional right to 'personal privacy' regarding her body," U.S. District Court Judge Carlton Reeves. Abortion news comes out of Idaho and Iowa, as well.
Numerous sales representatives are expected to testify against the company, the government revealed after Novartis asked a judge to rule that there was insufficient proof to move forward.
Despite being Theranos' No. 2 executive, there's little trace of Sunny Balwani's image on the internet. But newly found footage shows Balwani giving a pitch for the company in 2014.
Modern Healthcare talks with Matt Eyles, who will take the reins of the insurance lobbying group from Marilyn Tavenner on June 1.
But federal prosecutors have never used that power to execute drug dealers in the 24 years since the law was signed.
Scientists had suggested that the study would support the benefits of moderate drinking, according to reports, when soliciting donations from private companies.
But experts say the cost-reduction potential of greater price transparency is limited because only a small percentage of total U.S. healthcare spending is on services for which patients truly can comparison shop.
Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) sent a letter to President Donald Trump voicing concerns about Dr. Robert Redfield, who is being vetted to lead the CDC. Redfield was investigated in 1994 for misrepresenting data to promote an AIDS vaccine, though the probe concluded that the errors did not constitute misconduct. Earlier in his career, Redfield also advocated for policies like mandatory patient testing for HIV and for segregating HIV-positive Army soldiers.
During arguments, justices from across the ideological spectrum questioned whether the California law, that requires centers licensed by the state to post notices that free or low-cost abortion, contraception and prenatal care are available, singles out clinics run by antiabortion groups.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is open to bringing the bill to the Senate floor but it's unclear whether McConnell would present the bill as a stand-alone or as an amendment to the spending omnibus.
Industry officials, however, say the health of a company can’t be judged by stock prices alone, and many of the biggest publicly traded companies have pulled back on the individual insurance market. Meanwhile, Democrats are getting ready to use expected premium increases against Republicans in the midterms.
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USA Today examines the unique struggles facing teens in a digital age. In other public health news: where to sit on an airplane to avoid getting sick; disparities in autism diagnoses; gut microbes; disease detectives; and more.
Tennessee had sued the government over its requirement that the state provide Medicaid benefits to refugees or risk losing funds. Meanwhile, the Tennessee House voted to direct the governor to take steps toward adding work requirements to the state's program.
The class of drugs known as checkpoint inhibitors causes an inflammation of the heart muscles. As the use of the drugs expands, researchers are sure that more people will develop deadly heart conditions. In other pharmaceutical news: FDA approval for rare drugs; lung cancer treatments; lawsuits over antipsychotic drug side effects; and right-to-try legislation.
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