NORTH CAROLINA – Democratic Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina issued an executive order on Thursday aimed at strengthening protections for reproductive health care access in the state. The directive mandates state agencies to prioritise women’s medical privacy, safeguard doctors performing abortions, and refuse cooperation with investigations or penalties targeting individuals seeking reproductive health care,…
The recent murder of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, has intensified scrutiny of the healthcare and insurance industries, exposing public frustration over high costs and systemic inefficiencies. UnitedHealth Group’s CEO, Andrew Witty, addressed these issues during an earnings call, where he honoured Thompson’s legacy and highlighted UnitedHealth’s record $400 billion revenue and $14.5 billion net…
Washington – In a landmark decision aimed at enhancing food safety, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a ban on the use of Red Dye No. 3. The synthetic colouring agent, derived from petroleum, has been linked to cancer in animal studies and is widely used in a range of food…
A disability rights group is suing Maryland’s health secretary and health department in federal court for leaving mentally ill people accused of crimes to languish in jail rather than admitting them to psychiatric hospitals as required by state law. Filed Thursday, the lawsuit by Disability Rights Maryland claims Health Secretary Dr. Laura Herrara Scott and the Maryland…
Drinking multiple cups of coffee each day may help prevent cognitive decline in people with a common type of heart rhythm disorder, new research suggests. The study, recently published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, adds to a body of research dispelling the belief that people with irregular heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation,…
