As health officials warn of crisis, Congress’s Zika fight is prolonged by a sense of apathy
(By Dylan Scott for STAT) WASHINGTON — Seven months after President Obama first requested emergency funding1 to respond to the Zika crisis,
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Saline Nose Spray Might Help Tame Severe Nosebleeds
(By Nancy Shute for NPR) Saline nose spray is becoming increasingly popular as a treatment for allergies and sinus problems.
Read MoreThe drug pricing crusader at the center of one of the nastiest fights of the election season
(By Rebecca Robbins for STAT) LOS ANGELES — There’s nobody the drug companies are spending more to fight than Michael
Read MorePediatricians Recommend Flu Vaccination, Just Not With The Spray
(By Richard Harris for NPR) Sorry, kids. Your pediatrician will probably give you the flu vaccine in the form of
Read MoreHHS accelerates development of mRNA-based Zika vaccine
(Source – www.hhs.gov) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
Read MoreWith Chronic Illness, You Are Your Own Best Friend
(By Anna Gorman for Kaiser Health News) It’s clear that what patients with chronic illnesses do outside the doctor’s office
Read MorePatients With Dementia Create Communication Challenges In Hospice Care
(By Rachel Bluth for Kaiser Health News) Dementia took over Pauline Finster’s 91-year-old mind long ago and she may die
Read MoreAllergan CEO promises to limit price hikes on drugs in a bid to rebuild the ‘social contract’
(By Ed Silverman for STAT) Seeking to deflect harsh criticism of the pharmaceutical industry, one chief executive officer — Allergan’s
Read MoreThe secretive system for vetting cancer drug use needs an urgent overhaul
(By Ed Silverman for STAT) In the complicated world of medicine and money, the federal government relies on a handful
Read MoreExperts Say Stepped-Up Monitoring Is Crucial As Zika’s Threat Lasts Beyond A Baby’s Birth
(By Shefali Luthra for Kaiser Health News) As the Zika virus spreads both at home and abroad, new information is
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