Month: October 2023

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Ageism refers to prejudicial views on older people that are pervasive and damaging. Studies examining the impact of ageism demonstrate that it exerts a negative influence on all concerned, not just older people. And it begins as societal norms and …

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Naloxone is pivotal in reversing opioid overdoses, and now the FDA has decided it can be sold without a prescription, so-called over the counter. Michael Fingerhood, a substance use disorder expert at Johns Hopkins, says there could be substantial downsides …

What are the consequences of allowing Naloxone sales over the counter? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read more »