Paradromics gears up to test its brain implant on humans
Neurotech start-up Paradromics will be trialing its brain implant next year, as the race to be the leader in the nascent brain-computer interface (BCI) space heats up."The brain is a...
Cancer Kills Millions of Dogs. Will Immunotherapy Prolong Their Lives?
Immunotherapy has transformed cancer treatment. It tinkers with the immune system to attack malignancies that have evaded the body’s natural defenses. This advance offers an alternative to treating cancer with...
What to Do if You’re Overpaying for Prescriptions
If you’ve ever had trouble getting a prescription drug, chances are you’ve run into a pharmacy benefit manager.These companies, known as P.B.M.s, play a crucial but often hidden role in...
How PBMs Are Driving Up Prescription Drug Costs
When P.B.M.s overcharge, it can increase costs for patients, not just employers and government programs like Medicare.The country’s most popular Medicare drug plan, SilverScript Choice, covered nearly 3 million Medicare...
Our Reporter on How Pharmacy Benefit Managers Work
Pharmacy benefit managers are driving up drug costs for millions of people, employers and the government. New York Times pharmaceutical reporter, Rebecca Robbins, explains how.
Birth in a war zone: Coping amid ongoing attacks in Ukraine
The couple had gone to Maternity Hospital No. 5 in the port city of Odesa in southern Ukraine. The facility is known for its comprehensive maternity care and had earned...
WHO announces global resurgence of cholera cases in 2024
The agency’s Eastern Mediterranean Region reported the highest number of cases, followed by the African Region, the Region of the Americas, the Southeast Asia Region, and the European Region.There were...
UN health agency issues alert on falsified medicines used for diabetes treatment, weight loss
The spurious semaglutides – of a specific brand Ozempic – were found in Brazil, the United Kingdom in October 2023, and the United States in December 2023, and were delivered...
How Helpful Is Walking for Lower Back Pain?
Doctors and physical therapists have long incorporated aerobic exercise into treatment programs for lower back pain. Movement can simultaneously ease lower back pain and also strengthen the muscles that support...
Catalyst calendar: Here's a look at major events that could propel these 7 stocks higher
AI tech stocks have been on the rage on Wall Street. But here are some events that could lift other Club names higher in the weeks and months ahead.