Pharmacists Demand Immediate Action On Prescription Policing Policy  

Pharmacists under the aegis of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) have warned the federal government against further delay in adopting the National Prescription Policing (NPP) policy for implementation. ACPN stated that...

Medicare Part D: Why your prescription drug plan could cost more next year?

For millions of retirees, Medicare Part D is the lifeline that keeps prescription drug costs manageable. But starting in 2026, that lifeline may come with a bigger price tag. Premiums for Part D are expected to rise-some by as much as $50 a month....

Healthy living needn't be a daily willpower test: here's how to make it easy

The trick is to make the healthy options easier and the less healthy ones a bit of a hassle, writes Claire Turnbull. Knowing and doing are two very different things. You might know that eating plenty of vegetables is good for you and even have...

Medicare seminars at Fountain Hills Community Center

The Fountain Hills Community Center is hosting two free Medicare seminars led by representatives from the Area Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. The seminar sessions will cover Medicare basics, including Parts A, B, C and D, enrollment...

Health advisories issued for Lake Lowell, Van Wyck boat ramp on Lake Cascade due to harmful algal blooms

Recent water samples from both locations showed high levels of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. CANYON COUNTY, Idaho — The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare issued health advisories on Friday for two water bodies after detecting harmful algal...

Healthcare workers march for Gaza in Dublin

IN DUBLIN’S CITY centre, healthcare workers gathered holding placards and Palestinian flags to protest against Israel’s onslaught in the besieged Gaza Strip. The protestors, organised by Irish Healthcare Workers for Palestine, began their march in...

Health dept officers sentenced to 4 yrs rigorous imprisonment for graft

Health officials issue warning amid concerning surge of rare 'rabbit fever': 'Be aware'

It can result in a sudden fever, skin wounds or ulcers, swollen lymph nodes, headaches and chills. by Tina DeinesAugust 16, 2025 A rare disease that spreads through tick and fly bites has caught the attention of Minnesota officials. What's...

Pharma students demand inclusion in carry-on scheme

Why Medicare Part D premiums are likely to go up — and what you should do about it

Keep up with LAist. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less. Medicare enrollees who buy the optional Part D...

Health sciences institute in celebrates graduation of fourth pharmacy batch

Sa’ada - Saba: The Higher Institute of Health Sciences in Sa’ada celebrated on Saturday the graduation of the fourth pharmacy class for the 2024-2025 academic year, under the title “We Are on the Pledge.” Governor Mohammed Jaber Awad congratulated...

Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Aug. 3

During the week of Aug. 3, the Jefferson County Health Department inspected 44 food establishments. Scores ranged from 76 to 100. Some were routine inspections while others were reinspections where scores are not assigned. All inspections are...

The Secret Health Benefits Hidden in Everyday Yard Work

5 Reading Time: 4 minutesYard work might sound like one of those things people do just to keep their home looking neat, but it’s doing a lot more for the body and mind than most realise. Every time the lawn gets trimmed, weeds get pulled, or...

Pediatric Pharmacogenomics: Preferences Revealed by Choice Study

In recent years, the integration of pharmacogenomics into clinical practice has revolutionized personalized medicine, tailoring drug therapies to individual genetic profiles for optimal efficacy and reduced adverse effects. Though adult specialty...

ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK | How fraud, waste cripple health care

Medical aid schemes, reeling under losses of nearly R30bn a year, are fighting back 17 August 2025 - 00:00 By ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK Fraud, waste and abuse in South Africa’s private health-care sector are a drain on the system’s ability to deliver...

Yunus regime cancels operational plan for graft-plagued health sector, putting everything in disarray

Yunus regime cancels operational plan for graft-plagued health sector, putting everything in disarray Bangladesh’s already fragile healthcare system has been pushed to the brink of collapse under the Yunus-led interim regime, which has abruptly...

MP seeks to bar counties from medicine purchases

Mwala MP Vincent Kawaya now wants county governments stripped of powers to procure medicine and pharmaceutical gear for public health institutions. Kawaya, a key ally of President William Ruto in Ukambani region has suggested that the National...

One in Three Americans Live in a Health Care Desert. Here’s What You Need to Know

For many Americans, the first concern when it comes to health care access is a financial one. It isn’t news that we have one of the most expensive health care systems in the developed world. But for those living in more than 80% of U.S. counties,...

Dr. Oz Is Out Here Lying About 'Lazy' Medicaid Recipients Again

For a decade now, politicians and pundits from the Right to the center-Left have desperately, fiercely, like their lives depended on it (the exact opposite of most of us) tried to dissuade Americans from wanting Medicare for All. Republicans have...

Letters to the Editor: Medicaid cuts, and the Epstein fallout

[Stock image] EDITOR'S NOTE: The views and opinions expressed are those of the writer and not of Ottawa News Network. Republican attacks on healthcare expensive, dangerous I recently read an opinion piece in USA Today that claims Medicaid has been...