Missouri Couple Sues Over Listeria Outbreak Linked to Boar's Head Products
A Missouri couple is suing after a woman became seriously ill with listeria. OFT Food Safety & Injury Lawyers filed the lawsuit in St. Louis Circuit Court, naming Boar's Head Provisions and Schnucks Markets as defendants.
FDA Approves Guardant Health's Colon Cancer Screening Blood Test
The FDA just approved Guardant Health's blood test, Shield, to screen for colon cancer. While it won't replace colonoscopies, it's generating excitement among doctors.
Navigating the ADHD Medication Shortage in the US
It turns out that around 1 in 10 people in the US who rely on Adderall and similar meds for ADHD are hitting a wall due to a medication shortage.
The Dark Reality Behind the Lucrative Trade of Long-Tailed Macaques in Drug Development
In the world of drug and vaccine development, long-tailed macaques are like gold, fetching prices of $50,000 or more in the US. But the journey from the Cambodian forests to the labs is anything but ethical or smooth.
Tedros Ghebreyesus Warns of 'Disease X' and Urges Global Pandemic Treaty Amid Controversy
WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus is sounding the alarm bells about something called "Disease X."
FDA Approves Florida's Plan to Import Affordable Canadian Medications
The Food and Drug Administration has given Florida the green light to import medications from Canada - a move aimed at lowering drug prices in the United States.
EPA Moves to Remove Lead Pipes Nationwide to Safeguard Public Health
The Biden administration has proposed a plan, led by the EPA, to replace all lead water service pipes in the United States within a decade to protect Americans from lead exposure, which can have severe health consequences.
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cantaloupes Prompts Warnings and Recalls in the U.S. and Canada
U.S. food safety officials are warning consumers against consuming certain cantaloupe products due to an ongoing salmonella outbreak.
PFAS Contamination in U.S. Freshwater Fish Raises Health Concerns
Freshwater fish in the United States contain concerning levels of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), also known as "forever chemicals," which accumulate in fish, posing a health risk to consumers, especially in rural, Indigenous, and low-income communities.
There Are Critical Considerations for 2023’s ACA Open Enrollment
Millions of Americans purchasing health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace face the annual task of comparing benefits and prices, considering changes to their plans, or enrolling for the first time.
Looming End of Federal Support Threatens Child Care Centers and Families Across the US
As the $24 billion federal COVID-19 pandemic support program for childcare providers nears its expiration, childcare centers across the United States are grappling with the possibility of closure, leaving millions of families without access to affordable childcare.
Congress is Addressing Drug Shortages Amidst the COVID-19 Crisis
Congress is taking action to address the critical shortage of pharmaceutical drugs in the U.S., which has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bipartisan Senate Bill Seeks to Strengthen Drug Supply Chain Through U.S. Manufacturing Prioritization
A bipartisan group of senators has introduced a bill aimed at strengthening the pharmaceutical supply chain by increasing drug manufacturing in the U.S. and allied countries.
Syphilis Emergency Looms in the U.S. as Drugs Run Low
A severe shortage of penicillin, the recommended treatment for syphilis, has U.S. health officials considering a public health emergency declaration.
Embracing the 'Costco Model' for Improved Value and Quality of Health Care
The healthcare supply chain's vast array of product options is becoming a challenge for health systems, driving up costs and reducing economies of scale.
Henry Ford Health Leverages Data to Control Supply Expenses
Detroit-based non-profit Henry Ford Health has successfully reduced its supply expenses, despite ongoing inflation concerns for hospitals.
Industries Experiencing the Highest Levels of Work-Related Stress
A recent survey conducted by Vivian Health reveals that work-related stress remains prevalent, with nearly half of the respondents reporting job stress
Bipartisan Senators Seek to Address Medication Shortages and National Security Concerns
Michigan Senator Gary Peters and Iowa Senator Joni Ernst are introducing legislation to tackle medication shortages and assess the impact on national security.
Supply Chain Vulnerabilities Exposed by Shortages of Cancer Drugs
Shortages of chemotherapy drugs, such as cisplatin and carboplatin, are leading to calls for strengthening the U.S. drug supply chain.
Norfolk Southern has become the first railroad in North America to provide paid sick time to everyone
Norfolk Southern has become the first major North American freight railroad to provide paid sick time to all its workers.