Another settlement in long fight over Henrietta Lacks’ cells For decades, the story of Henrietta Lacks has carried a painful contradiction: cells taken from her body helped transform modern medicine, yet the Black woman behind them died poor and unknown, buried in an unmarked grave. Now, more than 70 years later, her estate has reached a settlement with pharmaceutical giant Novartis — ending a […]

'Another settlement in long fight over Henrietta Lacks’ cells'

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The world is facing a cancer crisis that’s hitting the most vulnerable hardest | The-14 A global cancer crisis is accelerating, hitting low- and middle-income countries hardest as rising cases outpace screening, prevention and treatment capacity.

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Why do you think life-saving protections are being rolled back now, and what do you believe will happen next if we don’t speak up?

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When Book Bans Become a Health Issue: Mahmoud v. Taylor Podcast Episode · Rolin Forward · 07/15/2025 · 16m

This ruling isn’t just about books, it's about so much more. Tune in as we talk through the case, and its possible implications.
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A split-panel illustration showing a street dealer handing out a joint and a smiling pharmaceutical rep offering opioids and branded swag, with the caption “One gets arrested. The other gets promoted.”

I’ve had patients penalized for cannabis while still recovering from meds we gave them in pill bottles. One got jail time. The other got a refill. Doesn’t sit right.

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I spent 7.5 hours yesterday in emergency room. W-A-Y too long! Medical staff was spread thin. This is NOT decent healthcare. We need socialized, free, well-funded medical care for all. A 40% tax on greedy auotcrats' profits could fund it. #medicaljustice

Since womens health is either dismissed or minimized around the world at such a large scale...
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I'll take a second opinion for 1000 Alex
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It starts with evidence! Diving into my records to build my case for better healthcare accountability.
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