Partnership with Liberia Builds Scientific Capacity and Strengthens Global Pandemic Security
Beginning in May, Liberia saw a troubling spike in cases of COVID-19, but lacking the sophisticated equipment and technical ability to test samples, scientists at the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) were unsure whether or not the crisis could be attributed to an emerging strain of the virus.
America’s fierce fight over drug prices takes center stage in Congress
The forever war between America’s pharmaceutical industry and America’s public interest is approaching a climactic moment. At stake is whether Big Pharma and its allies will keep drug prices zooming upward, or whether the federal government can slow that rise by negotiating prices for some expensive drugs taken by Medicare beneficiaries.
Blue Shield of California Offers Expanded Benefits and Services for Medicare Beneficiaries, including an exciting New Plan in Los Angeles County
Blue Shield of California today announced a range of 2022 coverage options for Medicare beneficiaries in California, with expanded benefits for food and transportation services.
Study highlights difficulty of stopping antidepressants
A study of British patients with a long history of depression highlights how difficult it can be to stop medication, even for those who feel well enough to try.
Some fear boosters will hurt drive to reach the unvaccinated
The spread of COVID-19 vaccination requirements across the U.S. hasn't had the desired effect so far, with the number of Americans getting their first shots plunging in recent weeks. And some experts worry that the move to dispense boosters could just make matters worse.
