House Republicans have formally requested Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former White House chief medical advisor, to testify before Congress as they initiate a new investigation into the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic. Leaders of the…
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Elon Musk’s Brain Chip Company Neuralink Under Investigation for Improper Transport of Contaminants
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has confirmed that it is investigating Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface company, over allegations of mishandling and improperly transporting contaminated hardware. According to a spokesperson for the DOT, the…
Hispanic Dialysis Patients Face 40% Greater Chance of Developing Staph Bloodstream Infections According to CDC Data
Hispanic dialysis patients face a 40% higher risk of developing a staph bloodstream infection compared to whites, highlighting economic and racial disparities within the U.S. healthcare system, according to new data released Monday by the…
FDA to Continue its Work to Regulate COVID Vaccines After End of Public Health Emergency
The Food and Drug Administration announced on Tuesday that its emergency authorizations for Covid vaccines, tests, and treatments will remain unaffected by the planned end of the public health emergency this spring. President Joe Biden…
US to Conclude COVID Emergency and Transition to Managing it As a Seasonal Illness
The Biden administration intends to conclude the Covid public health emergency this spring, transitioning from treating the pandemic as a national crisis to managing it more akin to a seasonal respiratory illness. On Monday, the…
Relying on Online Systems for Diabetes Pose Risks of Leaked Data
The growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) in remote monitoring and managing common health issues, particularly among diabetes patients, has been steadily advancing. Approximately one in ten Americans, totaling 37 million people, live with…
Philip Esformes Loses Appeal at Federal Court Despite 20-Year Prison Sentence for Medicare Fraud Commuted By Trump in 2020
Philip Esformes, a Florida nursing home owner whose 20-year prison sentence for a $1.3 billion Medicare fraud scheme was commuted by former President Donald Trump in late 2020, has lost an appeal in federal court.…
China Reopening After COVID Surge is Positive for Soaring Global Inflation, OECD Secretary-General Says
OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann emphasized on Monday that China’s reopening represents a significant positive development in the global effort to combat soaring inflation. “We certainly very much welcome the easing of Covid related restrictions in…
BioNTech Plans to Start Cancer Vaccine Trials in UK Starting From September
On Friday, the U.K. government announced a partnership with the German firm BioNTech to test potential vaccines for cancer and other diseases. Campaigners emphasized that any breakthrough must remain affordable and accessible. Cancer patients in…
COVID Omicron XBB.1.5 is Spreading in U.S, Highly Immune and Reduces Effectiveness of Vaccines
The Covid omicron XBB.1.5 variant is rapidly becoming dominant in the U.S. due to its high immune evasiveness and enhanced ability to bind to cells compared to related subvariants, according to scientists. XBB.1.5 now accounts…
UK and France Dismiss Intentions to Start Mandatory COVID-19 Test for Travelers Entering Their Countries
The U.K. and France confirmed on Thursday that they currently have no intentions to reinstate mandatory Covid-19 tests or impose additional requirements on travelers entering their countries. U.K. Defense Minister Ben Wallace indicated later on…