As vacancies rise, Senate Democrats work to circumvent Tuberville’s blockade on military nominees

As vacancies rise, Senate Democrats work to circumvent Tuberville's blockade on military nominees

WASHINGTON (AP) Senate Democrats are trying a new solution to uphold Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s blockade of hundreds of military officers, 10 months after the Alabama Republican first said he would oppose to appointments due to a Pentagon abortion policy. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on the Senate floor Wednesday… Continue Reading As vacancies rise, Senate Democrats work to circumvent Tuberville’s blockade on military nominees

Emergency room visits for black adults with mental health issues are on the rise

Emergency room visits for black adults with mental health issues are on the rise

If you break a bone, you head to the emergency room. When something breaks in the mind, believe it or not, many people also head to the emergency room. But according to a recent CDC report, from 2018 to 2020, Black adults visited emergency rooms for mental health issues at… Continue Reading Emergency room visits for black adults with mental health issues are on the rise

ACA premiums rise, but subsidies protect consumers

ACA premiums rise, but subsidies protect consumers

ACTION PHOTO Affordable Care Act insurance premiums will increase in 2024, as will subsidies to cover the federal health insurance initiative. Premiums on the federal Affordable Care Act exchange will increase in 2024, but the Biden-Harris administration has… Continue Reading ACA premiums rise, but subsidies protect consumers

Novo Nordisk warns of online offers against fake Ozempic and Wegovy on the rise

Novo Nordisk warns of online offers against fake Ozempic and Wegovy on the rise

By Maggie Fick and Ludwig Burger (Reuters) – Novo Nordisk warned on Thursday of a rise in counterfeit versions of its weight-loss drug Wegovy and diabetes drug Ozempic offered online, as German authorities gave more details about complex European trades in a case of fake medicines. “Novo Nordisk has seen… Continue Reading Novo Nordisk warns of online offers against fake Ozempic and Wegovy on the rise