Health Headlines for Tuesday, October 11
Coke and Pepsi Give Millions to Public Health, Then Lobby Against It
New York Times
The beverage giants Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have given millions of dollars to nearly 100 prominent health groups in recent years, while simultaneously spending millions to defeat public health legislation that would reduce Americans’ soda intake, according to public health researchers.
Nonprofits see relief on health care costs
Rochester Business Journal
For nonprofit leaders, the financial pressures can seem relentless, and health insurance costs have long been a leading concern. But some nonprofits are seeing relief this year.
Doctors grapple with best use of potent new cancer drugs
Reuters
Evelyn O’Flynn still has lung cancer. But after going straight on to a new immune system-boosting drug more than a year ago, rather than traditional hard-to-tolerate chemotherapy, she is feeling great. “It’s like a miracle,” said the 72-year-old ex-smoker, who is about to become a great-grandmother.
Physical strain, emotional upset can trigger heart attack
Reuters
Intense physical exertion or extreme emotional upset can each trigger a heart attack, and the risk may be highest if the two are combined, according to a new study.
Change to small employer definition hurting some businesses
Politico
Larry Lee is executive director at the New York Asian Women’s Center, a Manhattan-based nonprofit that helps women overcome domestic violence.