UnitedHealth’s Optum to address pricing, access challenges for prescription drugs – Star Tribune
“This move will help correct the imbalance in how pharmacies are paid for brands and generic drugs, and will increase access to medication for patients across the country,” Conway said. Optum said that on average, more refunds will be made for brand prescriptions, the spokesman said that it will be made for more refunds to […]
VA to ‘Phase Out’ Sex Change Drugs for Trans-Identifying Veterans
The US Veterans Affairs Agency (VA) on Monday announcement “phasing off” gender-changing drugs for transgender-identifying veterans. “I'm not rude to anyone, but the VA should not focus on helping veterans try to change sex. The majority of veterans and Americans agree. That's why this is the right decision,” VA executive director Doug Collins said in […]
Inside the UK’s first drug consumption room – podcast | Drugs policy
Thistle is a new drug consumption clinic located on the eastern edge of Glasgow and aims to reduce drug-related deaths in the city. Open 365 days a year. In 2023, 1,172 Scots died of drug misuse. A quarter of Glasgow was named European Drug Death Capital. Libby Brooksthe Guardian's Scottish correspondent speaks to staff at […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine says feds raided home, found drugs and guns
Troubled rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine said he was handcuffed for six hours after federal authorities stormed a Florida mansion. 28-year-old rainbow rapper – real name Daniel Hernandez – I told TMZ Police and federal agents were arrested at their home Wednesday morning and tore the area while tying their hands between 9am and 3pm. Tekashi 6ix9ine […]
NJ cop stole huge stash of drugs from evidence room and made $600K in questionable bank deposits: prosecutors
A New Jersey State Police Deputy, arrested on suspicion of swiping drugs from the county prosecutor's evidence room, was slapped on a 50-count indictment detailing the misdeeds of the fallen officer, including $600,000 in bank deposits that were not obtained from his officer's salary. Kevin T. Matthew, 48, of Cedar Grove, has been suspended from […]
Trump’s US attorney pick announces federal task force to target terror, gangs and drugs on Long Island, Brooklyn
Federal agents begin to engage in terrorists, gang activities and drug deals on Long Island and parts of New York City. The move by President Trump, who leads the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York, comes hours after the commander's speech to Congress. “There's a lot more to do in the […]
Cybertruck crash that killed three college students blamed on drink, drugs and a speeding driver
A Tesla Cyberk crash that killed three college students who killed three college students who went home for Thanksgiving was caused by driver speeding and cocaine speeding, according to a new report on the investigation. Soren Dixon, 19, Jack Nelson, 20 and 19 Christa Tsukahara all had alcohol, cocaine and other substances in the system […]
Ex-teacher accused of sexually abusing up to 10 students, exposing children to stripper pole, sex toys, and drugs
A former Indiana High School teacher was arrested and charged with several child sex offences. Court documents also allegedly claiming a former teacher whose children were allegedly exposed to stripper poles, adult toys and drugs. WXIN-TV Brittany Fortinberry, 31, reported that she contributed to counting three felony sexual misconduct with minors, spreading issues that were […]
NIH funding cuts imperil lifesaving drugs and US prosperity
In 1972, testicular cancer was the leading murderer of young men and was almost uniformly fatal. Today, the survival rate is 90%. The drug that causes this miraculous reversal, Cisplatinit would not have been discovered without “indirect funding” from the National Institutes of Health – resources used for all the critical services needed to support […]
Two Alzheimer’s drugs help patients live independently at home for longer periods
Two widely advertised Alzheimer's drugs have been shown to allow patients to stay independently at home for longer periods of time. However, these drugs are effective, but are not free from risks and side effects. This is according to a recent survey published last week in the Alzheimer's Disease Association Journal. Lean meat can increase […]