Explainer: Medicare Negotiations for Drug Prices
On Tuesday, August 29th, the Biden administration announced the first 10 drugs that Medicare will start negotiating the prices of with manufacturers as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. The Act allowed Medicare to negotiate prices for drugs to lower their costs. These negotiations with drug manufacturers will significantly lower prescription drug costs for Indian and South Asian Medicare recipients.
Explainer: The Epidemic of South Asian Heart Health
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women of all ethnicities nationwide. However, South Asians develop coronary artery disease an average of up to 10 years earlier than the general population. This community only comprises 25% of the world population and yet makes up 60% of all cases of heart disease.
Explainer: Current Updates on Access to Abortion Pill Mifepristone & Safety Concerns
Learn about the recent Texas and Washington court rulings that questioned the FDA's authority in approving mifepristone and their potential long-term implications. Discover the safety and effectiveness of mifepristone for terminating a pregnancy and understand its current legal status through the various Court cases against it.
Explainer: Monkeypox
On Jul 23, 2022, the World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared monkeypox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) due to rising cases in more than 70 countries. What you need to know about monkeypox and how to protect yourself: