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Navy admiral resigns as top doctor for Congress amid misconduct allegations

Washington — Dr. Brian Monahan, the attending physician of the U.S. Capitol, has resigned from his post as lawmakers’ top doctor, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Thursday, amid allegations of misconduct.  “My understanding is he’s resigned,” Thune said. One source familiar with the matter told CBS News that Monahan, a two-star Navy admiral, resigned…

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Walmart settles Justice Department lawsuit over unlawfully dispensing opioids

Walmart reached an agreement with the U.S. government on Friday to settle a lawsuit that accused the discount retailer of unlawfully dispensing opioids from its pharmacies. “We are pleased to resolve this matter and will continue supporting the exceptional work our pharmacists do every day to provide outstanding patient care,” a Walmart spokesperson said in…

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In the unbridled online marketplace for peptides, one vendor is sentenced to nearly 6 years in prison

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – A federal judge on Thursday sentenced the owner of a peptide company to nearly six years in prison after finding he built a massive business by deceiving customers and selling products that were adulterated with steroids. Matthew Kawa, who ran Paradigm Peptides, pleaded guilty last year to selling unapproved drugs and illegally…

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