Christina Jewett

The National Academy of Sciences for years has been collecting generous gifts from foundations, universities and corporations./Hannah Norman/Kaiser Health News

National Academies’ Report Took Pharma-Friendly Stance After Millions in Gifts From Drugmakers

The report, which failed to disclose conflicts of interest, advised against an effort by Medicare to recoup millions for discarded drugs.

Aug 12, 2021

Fake 3M masks have flooded into the United States from China./Courtesy of U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Health Workers and Hospitals Grapple With Millions of Counterfeit N95 Masks

Copies of the N95 masks, which are prized for their ability to filter out 95% of particles, have flooded the country, including 1.9 million that were distributed to 40 hospitals in Washington state.

Feb 11, 2021