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55 attorneys general agree to $7.4 billion Purdue settlement
The Register Herald - Ohio
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July 1, 2025
COLUMBUS — Attorney General Dave Yost last week announced the attorneys general of 49 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories have signed on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler...
2050 look-ahead: Same diseases, new approaches mostly ahead for health care sector
Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Pennsylvania
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January 13, 2025
Editor’s note: Almost one-fourth of the way through this century, TribLive is looking ahead to the next 25 years, using the events of the past 25 as a road map of what possibly is to come. This installment of the occasional series looks at health....
Why is MAGA angry with Trump, Pam Bondi over Epstein files?
Al Jazeera
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July 9, 2025
On Tuesday, United States President Donald Trump and US Attorney General Pam Bondi evaded questions from reporters on a recent government review about the accused sex trafficker and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Federal Bureau of...
Healthy reef sounds inspire coral larvae growth
Earth.com
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Coral reefs are the ocean’s vibrant underwater cities, and they face a growing crisis. These ecosystems support countless marine species and over a billion human lives. Overfishing, irresponsible tourism, coastal construction, nutrient runoff, and...
I ditched UK for ‘Europe’s Maldives’ with fab beaches & £1 beer…childcare’s FREE & bills cost less than KFC Family Feast
The Scottish Sun
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July 8, 2025
IT’S known as the “Maldives of Europe” thanks to its stunning white sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters. Add to that an insanely cheap cost of living that's a jaw-dropping 61 per cent lower than the UK, and it was a no-brainer for...
'Holistic' BVI Red Cross' Men's Health Fair set for February
Virgin Islands News Online
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BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The BVI Red Cross Society will host its biennial Men’s Health Fair in February and all men across the Virgin Islands have been encouraged to attend. Speaking on the first episode of Talking Points for the year on Monday,...
Price transparency divides hospitals, CMS
Politico
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January 8, 2025
Driving The Day LET’S BE TRANSPARENT — Hospitals, CMS and advocacy groups are clashing over how well regulations intended to help patients shop around for health care and drive competition among hospitals are working heading into the Trump...
Virginia Giuffre’s family locked in bitter legal battle over Prince Andrew’s '£7m payout'
Daily Express
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July 9, 2025
Virginia Giuffre had a 'multimillion-dollar estate' in Australia (Image: Getty) Prince Andrew's abuse accuser's family are bracing for a fresh legal battle with her reportedly abusive husband in order to stop him inheriting her wealth, which...
Health Department observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month, emphasizes early detection
Virgin Islands Free Press
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October 17, 2024
CHRISTIANSTED — Cancer remains the second leading cause of death in our community, with breast cancer being the second most common form. The Virgin Islands Department of Health continues its vital mission to educate both women and men on the...
Walgreens Becomes Visory Health Featured Pharmacy
Progressive Grocer
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January 7, 2025
Visory Health’s network of more than 36,000 pharmacy partners nationwide now includes Walgreens, as well as Kroger, Publix and Stop & Shop. Drug store chain Walgreens has become one of the featured pharmacies of tech prescription platform Visory...
USVI Tourism Surges Mid-Year With Strong Gains Across Airlift, Cruise, and Lodging
St. Thomas Source
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June 17, 2025
At the halfway mark of 2025, the U.S. Virgin Islands Tourism Department is reporting strong performance across key sectors — including airlift, cruise arrivals, accommodations, cultural events, and global visibility — as the territory continues to...
Saharan Dust Event to Impact USVI and Puerto Rico, Public Health Advisory Issued
The Virgin Island Consortium
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A plume of Saharan dust is expected to move into Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands beginning on Tuesday, December 24, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in San Juan. The event, classified as moderate to severe, is forecasted to...
Newlywed Detained by ICE for 140 Days Says She Was Treated 'Like Cattle'
Newsweek
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July 4, 2025
A newlywed bride from Texas who was released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody on Thursday has said she was treated like "cattle" during her detention. Ward Sakeik, a 22-year-old stateless Palestinian woman married to a U.S....
Ozone standard for public well-being one of many Health Headlines
The Daily Sentinel - Colorado
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January 5, 2025
Colorado’s new, “nation-leading” emission standards will target ground-level ozone: an increasingly common pollutant that causes short- and long-term health consequences.The new rule calls for a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in midstream...
Gov’t to explore ways to collect millions in outstanding hospital fees
Dominica News Online
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January 8, 2025
The Dominica China Friendship Hospital is the main hospital in DominicaDominicans are owing millions of dollars in outstanding hospital fees and the government will be exploring ways in which they can be collected, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit...
South Jersey Caribbean Festival marks 25 years with Nailah Blackman, culture, and color
Caribbean Life - New York
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July 8, 2025
Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own! Kylla Herbert, president of the South Jersey Caribbean Festival, says that the festival celebrates its 25th anniversary this Saturday, July 12,...
Our freedoms as Americans
Marianas Variety
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Galvin Deleon Guerrero AS we celebrate Fourth of July, we pause to honor two defining moments — Independence Day as Americans, and Liberation Day as a Commonwealth. These are more than just holidays; they are powerful reminders of the freedoms we...
Ex-BVIHSA CEO Darlene A. Carty-Baptiste lands new post @ Gov. Luis Hospital
Virgin Islands News Online
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CHRISTIANSTED, St. Croix, USVI- Former BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Chief Executive Officer Ms Darlene A. Carty-Baptiste, who was at the helm of the Virgin Islands medical regime between 2012 and 2016, has a new post in the US Virgin...
International News Briefs for Thursday, July 3, 2025
Havana Times
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July 3, 2025
HAVANA TIMES – Here are some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Thursday, July 3, 2025. GOP Leaders Advance to Final House Vote on Bill to Slash Social Programs and Cut Taxes on the Rich Jul 03, 2025 On Capitol...
Navigating Cannabis Use in Health Care Settings | ASHP Midyear
Drug Topics
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December 8, 2024
As more patients turn to cannabis for help managing a variety of symptoms, pharmacists and other health care providers must be prepared to navigate issues from cannabis-drug interactions to institutional policies, according to presenters at the...