As investigators closed in on Purdue Pharma, the maker of the opioid painkiller OxyContin, more than a decade ago, members of the family that owns the company began shifting hundreds of millions of dollars from the business to themselves through offshore entities, the state of New York alleged in a lawsuit on Thursday. The legal… Read More: New York Sues Sackler Family Members and Drug Distributors »
TLC’s Family by the Ton doesn’t shy away from the most painful moments in people’s journeys to weight loss. The spinoff of the popular My 600-lb Life, airing Wednesday nights, follows a number of families struggling with obesity issues. In this exclusive clip from this week’s episodes, which TLC provided to Men’s Health, star Ed… Read More: Family by the Ton Exclusive: Watch Ed Barnes Prep for… »
Brits can be ready for a whole range of health scenarios with these tips on ways to handle health problems – from a minor issue to a major crisis. Nosebleed… A nosebleed can be alarming but it’s only dangerous if a great deal of blood is lost. 1. Ask the person to sit down and… Read More: Ultimate guide to family first aid – from nosebleeds to… »
This article is sponsored by Careers by KevinMD.com. It’s no secret that some businesses are family businesses and medicine is no exception. The anonymous Northern California cardiologist known as “Dads Dollars Debts” confesses in a blog that, yes, some days he feels like he’s made a difference, and other days, “I just feel like a customer service rep… Read More: When medicine stays in the family »