Health Headlines for Monday, October 3
Ailing Obama Health Care Act May Have to Change to Survive
New York Times
The fierce struggle to enact and carry out the Affordable Care Act was supposed to put an end to 75 years of fighting for a health care system to insure all Americans.
Breast cancer treatments vary widely in cost and complications
Reuters
Women with early-stage breast cancer may have fewer treatment complications and lower costs when they don’t get a mastectomy followed by reconstructive surgery, a U.S. study suggests.
Big Pharma vs Big Pharma in court battles over biosimilar drugs
Reuters
The line dividing makers of brand-name drugs and copycat medicines is blurring as companies known for innovative treatments queue up to peddle copies of rivals’ complex biological medicines.
Men Get Osteoporosis, Too
New York Times
Listen, men, this is important, important to your current and future health and perhaps your life. Osteoporosis is not just a woman’s disease.
FDA Is Redefining The Term ‘Healthy’ On Food Labels
NPR
So, you’re looking for a quick grab-and-go snack, and there’s a row of energy bars at the checkout counter. Are they a healthy option?