Junior doctors in NI balloted for first time over pay

Health 25 August 2023, 6:39 pm 1 minute Reuters exclusively reported that Novo Nordisk has hired Thermo Fisher as its second contract manufacturer for its hugely popular weight-loss drug Wegovy. Novo Chief Financial Officer Karsten Munk Knudsen told Reuters in May the company had signed up a second contract manufacturer in the United States, but…

Business & FinanceDealsHealth 23 August 2023, 2:10 pm 1 minute Reuters exclusively reported that NextGen Healthcare (NXGN.O), a provider of software that helps manage patients’ records, is exploring options that include a sale of the company.  Market Impact NextGen shares rose 10% to $18.01 on the news in afternoon trading in New York on Wednesday,…

Vowing to eat healthier is a common way to kick off a new year. You might start by researching salad recipes and stocking up on lettuce and other greens. But after a few days in the fridge, your lettuce might not be looking so crisp. Maybe your romaine is showing some pinkness or redness on…

Twenty million Americans signed up for affordable health insurance for 2024, breaking an enrollment record under the Affordable Care Act for the third consecutive year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Wednesday. “With six days left to still get covered, 8 million more Americans have signed up for ACA coverage than when I took office,”…

Co-lead author Dr Shamil Haroon, from the university, said: “We might expect that patients who are older or who have long-term health conditions will need additional primary care support, but we have also seen additional costs associated with being white and female.”

Summer is a glorious time for people who enjoy hiking, as it’s a low-impact workout you can do while also exploring the outdoors. Aside from the health benefits of the activity (like core strengthening, a lower risk of heart disease, and balance improvement), for many hikers, it provides a much-needed mood boost. Logan Reavis, an…