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Judge Rules against CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart in Ohio Opioid Case

by Veronica Salib

Starting in the 1900s, the opioid epidemic has been a determent to public health in the United States. Recent data and discoveries have named participants in the pharmaceutical industry as major...

FDA Approves the Sale of Hearing Aids over the Counter

by Veronica Salib

Recently, the FDA approved the sale of some over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, widening access to those who need them. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication...

Hormonal Male Birth Control Product Reaches Late-Phase Clinical Trials

by Veronica Salib

The only male forms of birth control currently available are condoms and vasectomies. With a limited choice in male birth control, contraception typically falls on the child-bearing individual. This...

$4.25 Billion Opioid Settlement by Teva Pharmaceuticals

by Veronica Salib

The opioid epidemic has run rampant since the 1900s. While healthcare professionals play some role in the spread of opioid use, pharmaceutical companies are the main culprit. Recently, Teva...