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WH Proposes Rule for Free OTC Birth Control

People with private health insurance would be able to pick up over-the-counter methods like condoms, the “morning after” pill and birth control pills for free under a new rule the White House proposed on Monday. Right now, health insurers must cover the cost of prescribed… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on October 21, 2024

Walmart Reaches Settlement Over Handling of Opioids

Walmart said Friday it has reached a proposed settlement pact related to three lawsuits filed by shareholders on behalf of the company over the handling of prescription opioids. According to the terms of the settlement that were disclosed in a regulatory filing, insurance … Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on October 18, 2024

Breast Cancer Rising in Younger Women

A recent study found that breast cancer cases in women younger than 50 are rising twice as fast as cases in older women. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and experts encourage younger women to be proactive in cancer prevention.According to Health, this means being… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on October 18, 2024