If US halted fluoride, kids' cavities would grow by millions, study says
The new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital indicates that if fluoride is banned nationwide, dental costs could surge by $9.8 billion in five years and lead to 25.4 million additional cavities in children.
Sadiq Khan backs calls to decriminalise some cannabis possession
Sadiq Khan advocates for the decriminalization of small amounts of cannabis, citing evidence from the London Drugs Commission on current laws being disproportionate and indefensible.
How Are Hospitals Bracing for Tariffs? - MedCity News
Tariffs are anticipated to amplify financial instability in hospitals already struggling with proposed cuts and slashed funding in the healthcare system.
Morning-after pill to be made free at pharmacies in England
Making the morning-after pill available through the NHS at pharmacies will end the 'unfair' barriers some women face when needing to access it, according to the government.
Exclusive | Anthem Blue Cross to release data officials hope will help NYC crack down on soaring health care costs, saving $2 billion yearly
Anthem Blue Cross will release crucial healthcare data to reveal hospital price inconsistencies, promoting transparency and potential savings for New Yorkers.
RFK Jr. questions antidepressants for kids. What do we actually know about SSRIs? - Poynter
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called attention to psychiatric medications for children, particularly SSRIs, amidst controversy over their safety and implications for mental health.
RFK Jr. says he'll fix the overdose crisis. Critics say his plan is risky
I became a drug addict when I was 15 years old... During that time, when you're an addict, you're living against conscience... I pushed God to the peripheries of my life.
Stanford Doctor Tapped for Key Post by Trump Advocated for Letting COVID Spread | KQED
Trump's choice of Dr. Bhattacharya for NIH sparks controversy due to his critical stance on COVID-19 response and lack of hands-on clinical experience.