Health and Wellness
Raising Taxes On These Products Could Generate $3.7 Trillion, Says New Report
So, what’s the solution? The Task Force on Fiscal Policy for Health is advocating for governments to implement higher taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary beverages to combat the rising…
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VR headsets could be life changing for people with intellectual disability
Participants were randomly assigned to either the immersive VR headset group, the non-immersive virtual environment group, or a control group…
Convention Invisibility Teaches A Crucial Health Policy Lesson
So what does this all mean for the future of health policy in America? The invisibility of important health policy…
NIH launches $270 million anti-overdose effort for Native Americans
The devastating impact of drug overdoses on Native American communities during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 has…
Construction industry culture hinders mental health support, study finds
Construction workers face unique challenges when it comes to mental health, with suicide rates among colleagues being a shocking reality.…
What To Know After Potentially Dangerous Oropouche Virus Found In U.S.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that more than 20 U.S. travelers returning from Cuba have…
Lilly’s Zepbound price cut could help customers — and boost profits
Overall, while Lilly’s move to offer discounted vials of Zepbound may seem like a positive step towards increasing access to…
Study finds unhealthy commodities—like alcohol and social media—are connected with poor mental health
The impact of "unhealthy commodities" on mental health has been a topic of recent study, shedding light on how substances…
The Hidden Consequences Of Erasing Medical Debt
This could lead to hospital price inflation, as hospitals may increase their charges to offset the discounts they are required…