Thursday, March 7, 2019

Georgia House passes bill for medical marijuana oil sales

Georgia House passes bill for medical marijuana oil sales: The Georgia House voted Tuesday to allow medical marijuana growing and sales for registered patients. House Bill 324 now advances to the Georgia Senate. Use of medical marijuana oil in Georgia is allowed, but sales are against the law.

F.D.A. Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, Who Fought Teenage Vaping, Resigns - The New York Times

Editor's Note: Pediatrics is losing a good friend and advocate in Commissioner Gotlieb. Let's hope his successor is just as vigilant in prosecuting the practices of the tobacco companies and "nicotine delivery system" makers to stop their preying on young people.

F.D.A. Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, Who Fought Teenage Vaping, Resigns - The New York Times: Initially criticized for his ties to the pharmaceutical industry, Gottlieb, a former venture capitalist, became known for his aggressive regulatory stance in the Trump administration.

Social media may cause kids to eat more calories, study says

Social media may cause kids to eat more calories, study says: Previous research have proven social media can impact our mental health. It may even affect our food selections, according to a new report.

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Class action suit against Anthem over dispute with WellStar adds new plaintiffs, new allegation | News | mdjonline.com

Class action suit against Anthem over dispute with WellStar adds new plaintiffs, new allegation | News | mdjonline.com: A class action lawsuit filed against Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield over its dispute with WellStar Health System last month is expanding, adding new plaintiffs and a new allegation against

One-quarter of Georgia hospitals penalized over patient safety problems | Georgia Health News

One-quarter of Georgia hospitals penalized over patient safety problems | Georgia Health News

Largest Study Ever Finds No Link Between Measles Vaccine, Autism

Largest Study Ever Finds No Link Between Measles Vaccine, Autism: Amid ongoing U.S. measles outbreaks, one of the largest studies to date provides fresh evidence that the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine does not cause autism.

FDA Chief Calls Out Walgreens Over Tobacco Sales to Minors | Business News | US News

FDA Chief Calls Out Walgreens Over Tobacco Sales to Minors | Business News | US News: A top U.S. regulator wants to meet with Walgreens leaders to discuss whether the drugstore chain has a problem with illegal tobacco sales to minors.