Health Headlines for Friday, June 9
In one year, drug overdoses killed more Americans than the entire Vietnam War did
Vox
More Americans died of drug overdoses in 2016 than died in the entirety of the Vietnam War — the result of the US’s opioid epidemic.
Opioids Over-Prescribed After C-Sections: Studies
US News
Women are routinely prescribed more opioid painkillers than they need after Cesarean sections, creating a high risk for misuse, a trio of new studies suggests.
F.D.A. Asks Drug Maker to Stop Selling a Dangerous Opioid
New York Times
On Thursday, for the first time in its history, the Food and Drug Administration asked a drug company to take an opioid medication off the market.
Cancer Drug Proves to Be Effective Against Multiple Tumors
New York Times
The 86 cancer patients were a disparate group, with tumors of the pancreas, prostate, uterus or bone.
Mount Sinai resident physicians want a raise, not a one-time bonus
Crain’s New York Business
Residents at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai West have been in labor negotiations with the health system since October
Report: Toxins from nonstick chemicals in drinking water of 15M nationwide
USA Today
They come from everyday products ranging from nonstick pan surfaces, carpet stain-proofing and water-resistant clothing.