Vitamin D Won’t Prevent Falls, Fractures In Older Adults. Here’s What Will Help
Members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force say vitamin D supplements do not reduce the risk of falls or bone fractures in healthy older adults. They note the vitamin…
“Don’t You Have to Look at What the Statute Says?” – IMC’s Oral Arguments
As we noted earlier on TCPAWorld, the IMC odds against the FCC might be better than initially thought due to the panel of judges from the Eleventh Circuit hearing the oral…
Dow Jones Today: Stocks Inch Higher as Market Looks to Rebound From Fed-Fueled Sell-Off
Vertex Shares Plunge Following Pain Drug Study Results 8 minutes ago Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) shares sank Thursday morning after the company reported mixed results in a Phase 2 drug trial to treat…
FTC Closely Monitoring Healthcare Lead Generators As Open Enrollment Begins
The Federal Trade Commission is watching the healthcare lead generation industry closely. On December 10, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it has sent warning letters to 21 companies that market…
OIG Releases Special Fraud Alert About Suspect Payments in Marketing Arrangements Related to Medicare Advantage and Providers
On December 11, 2024, the Office of Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“OIG”) issued a special fraud alert warning about certain marketing schemes that involve questionable…
Dow Jones Today: Stocks Inch Higher as Investors Await Federal Reserve Decision on Interest Rates
Birkenstock Jumps on Strong Earnings Report 42 minutes ago Birkenstock Holdings (BIRK) posted better fourth-quarter results than analysts had expected and outlined its expectations for its second full fiscal year…
OSHA Issues Final Rule on Personal Protective Equipment for Construction Workers, but It Could Start Back at Square One
On December 11, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a statement that it had finalized a rule amending 29 C.F.R. 1926.95(c) to require construction employers to make…
Health Experts Debunk 6 Popular Myths About Holiday Habits
The holidays can be a time of excess, which can wreak havoc on your health. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle during the holidays is possible. Experts debunk 6 common health myths…
Occasional Wine With Mediterranean Diet May Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk
New research suggests that low to moderate wine consumption as part of the Mediterranean diet could help lower the risk of heart disease. Experts caution there are health risks associated…
Dow Jones Today: Stocks Slide in Early Trading as Nvidia, Broadcom Lead Tech Shares Lower
Supermicro Price Levels to Watch After Recent Slump 16 minutes ago Super Micro Computer (SMCI) shares moved higher in early trading Tuesday after tumbling yesterday following news that the stock…