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Purdue Issues New Plan Following Senator’s Report Regarding Opioid Epidemic

Sara E. Teller - February 21, 2018

Purdue Issues New Plan Following Senator’s Report Regarding Opioid Epidemic

UnitedHealth Continues to Contest Claims Made By Justice Department

Sara E. Teller - February 20, 2018

UnitedHealth Continues to Contest Claims Made By Justice Department

More and More Patients Avoid Trips to Their Doctors Over High Healthcare Costs

Brianna Smith - February 17, 2018

No one actually enjoys paying high patient healthcare costs, but if it came down to life-saving treatment, or suffering from an uncomfortable, painful, or even fatal condition, wouldn’t you visit your doctor and get the help you need? Unfortunately, the opposite is happening. According to a recent survey “conducted by 20|20 Research in partnership with CarePayment,” more and more patients “are delaying medical care or forgoing treatment altogether because of increasingly high patient healthcare costs.”

New Study Finds Link Between Ultra-Processed Foods and Cancer Risk

Brianna Smith - February 17, 2018

Many people already know that a diet high in processed foods isn’t exactly a healthy one, but now a new study has emerged that found a “strong link between consuming ‘ultra-processed’ foods such as soft drinks and packaged snacks and the risk of developing cancer.” The study itself examined 100,000 individuals and determined that other types of ultra-processed foods include “sweets; mass-produced, pre-packaged bread; processed meat products, such as hot dogs and chicken nuggets; instant soups; and pre-prepared packaged meals.”