By Nate Raymond (Reuters) – Consulting firm McKinsey & Co has agreed to pay $78 million to resolve claims by U.S. health insurers and benefit plans that it fueled an epidemic of opioid addiction through its work for drug companies including OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma. The settlement was disclosed … Read More Health
By Nate Raymond (Reuters) – Consulting firm McKinsey & Co has agreed to pay $78 million to resolve claims by U.S. health insurers and benefit plans that it fueled an epidemic of opioid addiction through its work for drug companies including OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma. The settlement was disclosed … Read More Health
BELGRADE (Reuters) – A leading figure in Serbia’s main opposition party vowed on Tuesday to press on with a hunger strike to protest against election fraud, in defiance of medical advice following a deterioration in her health after nine days without food. The opposition Serbia Against Violence … Read More Health
Manitoba’s health minister and chief provincial public health officer are asking health-care workers to consider picking up shifts over the holidays, with intensive care units already over capacity and an increase in respiratory illnesses expected over the holidays. Read More Health
Manitoba’s health minister and chief provincial public health officer are asking health-care workers to consider picking up shifts over the holidays, with intensive care units already over capacity and an increase in respiratory illnesses expected over the holidays. Read More Health
A new COVID-19 variant is quickly spreading across the country, rising to the most prevalent strain in circulation in the U.S. JN.1 was responsible for 44% – or more than 2 in 5 – new coronavirus infections in recent weeks, according to estimates from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention. Read More Health
New research shows no consistent association between COVID-19 rebound and treatments like Paxlovid. The findings underscore the benefits of COVID-19 treatments – especially as more Americans fall behind on their recommended coronavirus shots due to many reasons, including vaccine fatigue and … Read More Health
Battling a cold, the flu or COVID-19? You’re not alone. It’s that time of year when more people are feeling sick and health officials are stressing the importance of preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses. Read More Health
Battling a cold, the flu or COVID-19? You’re not alone. It’s that time of year when more people are feeling sick and health officials are stressing the importance of preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses. Read More Health
Battling a cold, the flu or COVID-19? You’re not alone. It’s that time of year when more people are feeling sick and health officials are stressing the importance of preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses. Read More Health
