New Zealand’s Decision to Revoke Tobacco Policy Concerns Officials
The country’s groundbreaking smoking ban is repealed for financial reasons.
Health & Medicine
The U.S.’s Healthcare System Could be Changing for the Better
Advancements in science and technology will lead to healthcare improvements, experts say.
Experts Warn Taking ‘Selfies’ May be a Public Health Concern
Serious injuries, and even death, while taking a selfie are no longer a rare, health advocates say.
Mental Health Counselor is Charged with Kidnapping, Assault
Therapist stalked his victim for a month before attacking her.
WHO Calls Loneliness a Potential Public Health Threat
Federal agency warns that loneliness could be becoming an epidemic and needs to be addressed.
Texas A.G. Files Politically-Charged Lawsuit Accusing Pfizer of Exaggerating Benefits of COVID-19 Vaccine
In a statement pushed to social media, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he was seeking justice for Americans subjected to “tyrannical” vaccine mandates.
MI Hospitals Fall Away as Large Corporations Combine
As healthcare systems consolidate, Michigan’s independent hospitals are becoming more scarce.
Consumers Continue Receiving Wrongful Insurance Denials
Despite lawmaker pushback, insurers are still denying a large number of claims.
Children Who Survive Mass Shootings Face Long-term Consequences
Survivors of shootings are substantially more likely to develop health problems.
Amazon Now Offers a Low-cost Virtual Care Option
Amazon branches into the healthcare sector with a $9 monthly care option.