Joe Rogan says ‘subconcussive’ head trauma is the reason so many pro fighters turn to drug use
Joe Rogan explained that he believes many fighters turn to drugs such as cocaine to cope with head injuries sustained late in their careers. Rogan was evaluating former UFC champion Conor McGregor's recent case, which saw the fighter face a civil lawsuit over sexual assault charges that were linked to his cocaine use. “That guy […]
Bill Seeks To Lower Drug Costs By Breaking Up Pharmacy-Benefit Management And Pharmacies
A bipartisan group of lawmakers announced Wednesday that it aims to reduce drug costs by banning joint ownership of pharmacies with pharmacy and benefit managers (PBMs). of invoiceThe bill, called the Exclusive Pre-Patient Act, is sponsored by Democratic Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley. Warren said PBMs negotiate drug prices between […]
UnitedHealth, rival shares tumble as lawmakers push to break up drug middlemen
Shares of companies that own pharmacy benefit managers fell on Wednesday after the introduction of a bipartisan bill that would force health insurance companies and drug intermediaries to sell their pharmacy businesses. CVS Health's Caremark, Cigna's Express Scripts, and UnitedHealth Group's Optum control much of the pharmacy benefit management (PBM) industry in the U.S., and […]
‘Big Trouble’ Looms for Mexican Drug Cartels with Trump Administration Rapidly Approaching
Dr. Sebastian Gorka, the incoming Trump administration's senior counterterrorism director and deputy assistant to the president, said on the special. founders roundtable above Breitbart Fight Club Mexico's drug cartels will “face major challenges” after the Trump administration takes office. Gorka spoke for about an hour and a half on Monday with Breitbart News editor-in-chief Alex […]
‘Bleeding eye’ virus, new drug dangers and lead’s toxic effects
The Fox News Health newsletter brings you stories about the latest trends in health care, wellness, illness, mental health and more. top 3 – Study links mental health risks to common toxins in the 60s and 70s – Travel advisory issued due to deadly outbreak of 'Marburg disease' or 'eye bleeding virus' – CDC warns […]
One arrested after authorities raid drug house with fentanyl in NYC: sources
At least one man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after law enforcement searched a Bronx home and found 12 kilograms of fentanyl, according to reports and law enforcement officials. A 66-year-old man was taken into custody after authorities raided a secret drug lab in a Belmont apartment building around 3 p.m., police and sources said. Twelve […]
Drug 100 Times More Potent Than Fentanyl on the Rise
Federal health officials are warning of a drug even more deadly than fentanyl, which has caused numerous deaths. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned Thursday that a modified version of fentanyl, known as carfentanil, is believed to be 100 times more potent than the drug fentanyl that is entering the U.S.'s southern […]
Texas fraudster posing as Army Delta Force vet defrauded 32 victims out of $12M by offering protection from fake drug cartel
A Texas man posing as a highly trained special operations veteran steals millions of dollars from his victims by claiming they are being targeted by a drug cartel and claiming he can protect them for a high price. was found guilty of defrauding. Kota Youngblood, 52, also known as Saint Jobite Youngblood, was sentenced Wednesday […]
Seven arrested in alleged drug ring with ties to Rutgers University
Seven people have been arrested and charged with involvement in a Rutgers University social media drug ring, according to the Middlesex County, New Jersey, Prosecutor's Office. On Thursday, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone announced the arrests of seven people as a result of an extensive drug investigation, Operation RU Pharmacy. Ciccone said the investigation, conducted […]
Two Drug Dealers Sentenced to Prison After Fentanyl Death of Texas Teen
Two fentanyl dealers have been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after being found guilty in the death of a 15-year-old girl in Carrollton, Texas. According to court documents, the two provided the girl with counterfeit Percocet pills containing the deadly fentanyl. Leigha Simonton, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, announced the […]