HOW CLIMATE CHANGE IS THREATENING OUR FOOD SUPPLY: Climate change could reduce food production by 2% each decade for the rest of the century, even as the need for food grows, a new bipartisan report predicts. Read more
HIGH COST OF HEALTH CARE: Drug prices are on the rise — a trend that having is having rippling effects. Doctors — especially oncologists — are uncomfortable prescribing important drugs because of their cost. However, some argue the cost of the drugs can save more in treatment later. Still, consumers are going bankrupt from medical costs they are having to bear. A look at what’s behind rising costs and why we should care. Read more
OBAMACARE EFFECTS: Now that millions of people have health insurance through Obamacare private plans or Medicaid expansion, they don’t have any problems getting prescription drugs. Or do they? Read more
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