Drugmaker settles monopoly lawsuits
Indivior has agreed to pay $385 million to settle a class action lawsuit from drug wholesalers who claim that the drugmaker illegally stifled competition…
Author: Rick Good
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader's money, real estate, and business coverage.
Use your sunscreen the right way
Most Americans think they do a pretty good job with sunscreen, but they’re usually mistaken, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). In a…
Cyberattack stalls prescription drug orders
United Healthcare shut off client access to some of its digital network following an overseas cyberattack on its Change Healthcare subsidiary, leading to…
Ultra-processed foods raise risks for dozens of health conditions
People who consume one or more servings of ultra-processed foods (which use artificial flavors or colors, thickeners, and other additives) are at…
Add strength training to your exercise regimen
The majority of Americans don’t do any kind of strength training exercises — no lifting weights, resistance bands, or bodyweight exercises like squats…
Raisins are healthy sweets that keep energy high
They’re one of the oldest foods in human history, but raisins are attracting new attention as an optimal source for steady energy. Raisins are a top…
Keep an eye on bicycles
Warmer weather means more people are riding their bikes to work. Here are a few tips for drivers on how to share the road: * Respect bike paths. Don’t use…
Keep batteries from kids and pets
Little batteries look harmless enough, but a toddler puts one in his mouth, however, it could cause a choking or serious burns if the battery is leaking…
Docks are dangerous places for forklift drivers
Loading and shipping docks are vital for the movement of product and resources, but they are dangerous, too. They are busy places where trailers and…
Most on-the-job injuries involve hands and fingers during material handling
It’s an unusual job that doesn’t include a certain amount of material handling. Whether you are a warehouse assistant, a machine operator, or an office…