opioid epidemic and how it spread across the United States. Drug overdoses are now the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of … Origins of the Opioid EpidemicRead more
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Toothpaste and hand wash may contribute to antibiotic resistance
A common ingredient in toothpaste and hand wash could be contributing to antibiotic resistance, according to University of Queensland research. This discovery provides strong evidence … Toothpaste and hand wash may contribute to antibiotic resistanceRead more
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Cities & States Sue Big Pharma
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced earlier this year that the city would sue manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioids to account for their … Cities & States Sue Big PharmaRead more
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Purdue Pharma Knew Its Opioids Were Widely Abused
Purdue Pharma, the company that planted the seeds of the opioid epidemic through its aggressive marketing of OxyContin, has long claimed it was unaware of … Purdue Pharma Knew Its Opioids Were Widely AbusedRead more
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Opioid overdose responsible for over 500,000 years of life lost in Ohio
More than 500,000 years of life expectancy were lost in Ohio during a seven-year period, according to a study conducted by The Ohio Alliance for … Opioid overdose responsible for over 500,000 years of life lost in OhioRead more
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Pharmaceutical corporations need to stop free-riding on publicly-funded research
The White House Council of Economic Advisers recently announced a strategy to curb high drug prices: force “free riding” countries abroad to pay more and … Pharmaceutical corporations need to stop free-riding on publicly-funded researchRead more
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In urban streams, pharmaceutical pollution is driving microbial resistance
In urban streams, persistent pharmaceutical pollution can cause aquatic microbial communities to become resistant to drugs. So reports a new study published today in the … In urban streams, pharmaceutical pollution is driving microbial resistanceRead more
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Pharmaceuticals & personal care products impact aquatic life
Traditional toxicity testing underestimates the risk that pharmaceutical and personal care product pollution poses to freshwater ecosystems. Criteria that account for ecological disruption – not … Pharmaceuticals & personal care products impact aquatic lifeRead more
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Who Profits from the Opioid Crisis?
America’s staggering opioid epidemic, the secretive family making billions from the crisis, and how Congress undermined efforts to restrict the flow of pain pills that … Who Profits from the Opioid Crisis?Read more
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The Secretive Family Making Billions From the Opioid Crisis
The newly installed Sackler Courtyard at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum is one of the most glittering places in the developed world. Eleven thousand white … The Secretive Family Making Billions From the Opioid CrisisRead more