Rural Health News
Pharma loses a court battle in its bid to block states from importing drugs from Canada
In a setback to the pharmaceutical industry, a federal judge has tossed a lawsuit that sought to prevent state governments from importing medicines from Canada. The decision is likely to…
New mouse study shows genes aren’t only way to pass obesity to next generation
From the color of our eyes to our odds of developing cancer, we’re all shaped by the genetic legacy of our ancestors. But a new study in mice provides the…
Senators probe telehealth companies for tracking and monetizing sensitive health data
A bipartisan group of senators fiercely criticized several prominent telehealth startups for failing to protect sensitive health information, citing an investigation by STAT and The Markup which found dozens of…
What the New York Times Got Wrong About “Rural Rage”
Last week, the New York Times published an opinion essay from economist Paul Krugman on a purported “rural resentment” that has led to the rise of right-wing extremism. Krugman packs…
Why did EMS workers neglect Tyre Nichols?
By the time medics arrived, Tyre Nichols was sitting on the ground, handcuffed and propped against a police car. The 29-year-old’s face was bloody and he was groaning in pain.…
FDA grants priority review for Sage’s rapid-acting treatment for depression
Sage Therapeutics said Monday that U.S. regulators accepted a marketing application for its rapid-acting antidepressant and granted it priority review with a decision date set for early August. The Food…