Humira has enjoyed high-priced U.S. exclusivity for 20 years. Its challengers could save the health care system $9 billion and herald savings from the whole class of drugs called biosimilars.
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Health Workers Warn Loosening Mask Advice in Hospitals Would Harm Patients and Providers
Nurses, researchers, and workplace safety officers worry new guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention might reduce protection against the coronavirus and other airborne pathogens in hospitals.
Workers Pay the Price While Congress and Employers Debate Need for Heat Regulations
Sometimes the heat makes you vomit, said Carmen Garcia, a farmworker in the San Joaquin Valley of California.
Not Religious, Not Voting? The ‘Nones’ are a Powerful Force in Politics – but Not Yet a Coalition
Today the so-called “nones” represent about 30% of Democrats and 12% of Republicans – and they are making their voices heard.
‘Barbie’ Is, at its Core, A Movie About the Messy Contradictions of Motherhood | Opinion
The wildly popular “Barbie” movie has been touted for its celebration – and critique – of femininity.
Total Jobs Increase Nationwide
The United States added 187,000 new jobs in July, according to the monthly report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Children, Like Adults, Tend to Underestimate How Welcome Their Random Acts of Kindness Will Be
Our findings contribute to a growing body of research suggesting that people may be reluctant to do good deeds because they don’t realize how welcome these acts of kindness are.
What You Need to Know About the Drug Price Fight in Those TV Ads
In recent months ominous ads about prescription drugs have flooded the TV airwaves. Perhaps by design, it’s not always clear who’s sponsoring the ads or why.
Mental Health Respite Facilities Are Filling Care Gaps in Over a Dozen States
Public health professionals say respite facilities can potentially play a big role in addressing a national mental health crisis that accelerated dramatically during the covid-19 pandemic, especially when it comes to suicide prevention.
Inflation Continues to Cool Nationwide
Inflation in the United States continued its downward trend, as consumer prices rose three percent this year through June.