OIG Releases Special Fraud Alert About Suspect Payments in Marketing Arrangements Related to Medicare Advantage and Providers

On December 11, 2024, the Office of Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“OIG”) issued a special fraud alert warning about certain marketing schemes that involve questionable…

Dow Jones Today: Stocks Inch Higher as Investors Await Fed Decision on Interest Rates; Nvidia Shares Surge After Slump

Nvidia Levels to Watch as Stock in Technical Correction 1 hr 1 min ago Nvidia (NVDA) shares rose Wednesday morning following four consecutive days of losses that have taken the…

OSHA Issues Final Rule on Personal Protective Equipment for Construction Workers, but It Could Start Back at Square One

On December 11, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a statement that it had finalized a rule amending 29 C.F.R. 1926.95(c) to require construction employers to make…

Health Experts Debunk 6 Popular Myths About Holiday Habits

The holidays can be a time of excess, which can wreak havoc on your health. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle during the holidays is possible. Experts debunk 6 common health myths…

Occasional Wine With Mediterranean Diet May Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk

New research suggests that low to moderate wine consumption as part of the Mediterranean diet could help lower the risk of heart disease. Experts caution there are health risks associated…

Dow Jones Today: Stocks Slide as Nvidia, Broadcom Lead Chipmakers Lower; Dow on Pace for 9th Straight Daily Decline

Pfizer Rises as 2025 Outlook in Line With Expectations 49 minutes ago Pfizer (PFE) shares rose Tuesday morning after the pharmaceutical company affirmed its full-year 2024 projections and issued 2025…

A Holiday Surprise for U.S. Distilleries: TTB Unveils Long-Awaited ‘American Single Malt’ Standard of Identity

Standards of identity and viticultural area designations add significant complexity to the production and labelling of alcoholic beverages. While not exactly a holiday miracle, many distillers are rejoicing over the…

How a Healthy Breakfast Could Lower Your Cardiovascular Disease Risk

In a new study, researchers say what you eat at breakfast is just as important as how much you eat. People who consumed between 20% and 30% of their daily…

Meghan Trainor Says Lifting Weights Helped Her Shed Pounds and Boost Energy Levels

Singer Meghan Trainor says lifting weights has helped her lose weight and gain energy, saying it has “changed her life.” Trainor strength trains three times a week. Experts say lifting…

Getting at Least 5,000 Steps a Day Could Improve Depression, Mood

A new study found that walking 5,000 or more steps daily was linked to fewer depression symptoms. More benefits for mental health were seen when people walked at least 7,500…