Pitt study: Pregnant Black women disproportionately tested for drug use at hospitals

Having a baby and being subjected to a drug test has been a long-running practice at hospitals in Pennsylvania. But a recent University of Pittsburgh study shows race played a role in the testing. "We found that regardless of the patient's history of drug use,

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The article is based on real remarks Clinton made at a recent conference on global health, where she spoke about the Clinton Health Access Initiative, a nonprofit founded by her father, and a new global initiative it’s working with called “ The Big Catch-Up.

Eisai, Biogen Alzheimer's drug Leqembi would cost US Medicare up to $5 billion a year ...

Wide coverage of Alzheimer's drug Leqembi would raise future costs for the U.S. Medicare health plan by $2 billion to $5 billion a year, according to a study led by researchers at the University of California,

New menopause drug for hot flashes gets FDA approval

U.S. health regulators on Friday approved a new type of drug for women dealing with uncomfortable hot flashes caused by menopause. The Food and Drug Administration approved the once-a-day pill from Astellas Pharma to treat moderate-to-severe symptoms,

Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Increased Parkinson's Risk

A large prospective study shows that RA is linked to a twofold increased risk for Parkinson's disease, in new findings that suggest motor symptoms in this population should be thoroughly investigated by a neurologist.

Peloton is recalling 2 million bikes because seats could break in the middle of a ride

Peloton is recalling 2 million bikes because of a safety hazard caused by the adjustable seat that could break during use and injure the rider.

82-year-old survivor to participate in breast cancer walk

An 82-year-old breast cancer survivor and her family will participate in the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk this weekend.

FDA updates blood donation policy to include gay, bisexual men

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday loosened restrictions on blood donations by men who have sex with men, a change that could ease blood shortages by allowing more people to

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