The convictions could encourage federal officials to pursue more cases against executives of opioid manufacturers, Andrew Kolodny, co-director of opioid policy research at Brandeis University, told the AP.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2VFIJB7
Friday 3 May 2019
FDA: No Ban for Textured Breast Implants
The agency said it's too soon to ban a type of textured implant recently linked to a rare form of lymphoma
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2PLE7Ux
Thursday 2 May 2019
Tinnitus May Drive Some to the Brink of Suicide
Even though there are currently no treatments to get rid of tinnitus, or “ringing in the ears,” seeing a specialist may help decrease the distress and diminish the risk of suicide attempts.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2H0QQQJ
Teens Uniquely Vulnerable to Marijuana's Effects
Remember being told to "just say no" to marijuana and other drugs? Researchers now say "just not yet" to teens considering marijuana, as the drug may affect brain growth.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2Y7TMkd
McKesson, Drug Distribution Giant, Settles Lawsuit Over Opioids in West Virginia
By RONI CARYN RABIN from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2vxAiZN
