Author: Sophia Anderson

The vast majority of individuals in the United States who have tested positive for hepatitis C remain untreated due to the high costs of oral antiviral therapies and the bureaucratic hurdles imposed by insurance plans,…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended on Thursday that adults aged 60 and older should consider receiving a single dose of RSV vaccines from Pfizer and GSK after consulting with their healthcare…

On Tuesday, a government watchdog disclosed that fraudsters may have siphoned off over $200 billion in federal loans earmarked to aid small businesses during the Covid pandemic. According to the Small Business Administration’s Office of…

It seems like every other week, there’s another virus or ominous-sounding acronym making headlines. This week, it’s human metapneumovirus, or hMPV. Fortunately, hMPV is not a new pathogen. It’s a common respiratory virus in the…

The United States experienced a 200% increase in brain abscesses in children in December 2022, following a surge in respiratory infections over the winter. Despite this increase, brain abscesses remain extremely rare, according to the…

Weight loss surgeries are increasingly common among American teenagers and children, according to a new study. Published in the JAMA Pediatrics journal, the research letter revealed that metabolic and bariatric surgeries among adolescents aged 10-19…

A recent study has underscored the crucial role of flavanols, nutrients present in specific fruits and vegetables, in mitigating age-related memory decline. According to the research, there exists a correlation between the intake of flavanols…

Scientists may have identified the root cause of Alzheimer’s disease and propose that the condition could be detected through a straightforward blood test. The link between the buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain and…

A commonly found genus of microbe in damp, marshy environments could potentially contribute significantly to the onset of Parkinson’s disease by releasing compounds that stimulate the aggregation of proteins within brain cells, forming toxic clumps.…

Young men with cannabis use disorder face an increased risk of developing schizophrenia, as highlighted by a recent study conducted by researchers at the Mental Health Services in the Capital Region of Denmark and the…

For decades, scientists have gone into the study of telomeres, the protective “caps” at the ends of chromosomes, in an effort to unravel the mysteries of aging and look for potential avenues to slow or…

A team of doctors in Boston successfully performed an innovative fetal surgery to treat a rare brain condition known as vein of Galen malformation. While in utero surgery, performed before a baby is born, has…

Disease detectives at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating a new outbreak: approximately three dozen coronavirus cases linked to their own annual conference last week. “CDC is working with the Georgia…

Exposure to air pollution has been linked to an increased risk of irregular heartbeat, according to a large study conducted in 322 Chinese cities. Two common irregular heartbeat conditions, known as arrhythmias, are atrial fibrillation…

Ketogenic and paleo diets may be trendy, but they won’t benefit your heart. That’s the conclusion of a report from the American Heart Association, which analyzed many of the most popular diets and ranked them…

A new COVID variant is spreading across the U.S. This development follows the country reaching a new milestone of record-low deaths not seen since the pandemic’s onset. This variant, classified as XBB.1.16 by the World…

Eating lots of fried foods is already linked with obesity and heart disease, but could the habit impact your mental health as well? A new study suggests that may be the case. Frequent fried food…

Imagine constantly hearing a sound like “eeeeeeeeeeeeeee” in your ear or ears. That’s what tinnitus can be like. A Facebook group called “Tinnitus and Hearing Loss/Impairment after COVID vaccination” with over 3.9K members highlights the…

The US is currently facing its worst-ever outbreak of bird flu, also known as avian influenza, and a new study suggests that the strain could become endemic in the country. “This outbreak is wiping out…

Johnson & Johnson announced on Tuesday that it will pay $8.9 billion over the next 25 years to settle allegations that its baby powder and other talc products caused cancer. The proposed settlement was disclosed…

A federal judge on Thursday invalidated an Obamacare mandate requiring most private health insurance plans to offer free preventive care, encompassing screenings for cancers like breast, colon, cervical, and lung, as well as HIV prevention…

Patients taking the blockbuster obesity drugs Ozempic or Wegovy are likely to regain weight once they stop using the medications. Karin Conde-Knape, Novo Nordisk’s senior vice president of global drug discovery, explained in an interview…

On Wednesday, Carl Icahn called for Illumina to reinstate its former CEO, Jay Flatley, “immediately,” as part of his ongoing proxy battle with the biotech firm. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Icahn…

Laboratory Corporation of America, commonly known as LabCorp, will pay $2.1 million to the U.S. government to settle allegations that it overbilled the Department of Defense for genetic tests involving children and fetuses, the Department…

Shares of BioNTech fell by more than 6% on Monday morning after the German drugmaker shared a bleak 2023 sales outlook for its Covid vaccine, developed jointly with Pfizer. Despite delivering strong quarterly earnings that…

Cocaine production has reached record levels, driven by post-pandemic demand and the emergence of new trafficking hubs, according to a report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. The U.N.’s Global Report on…

Former U.S. Army infantry officer Nathan Frei, who served actively from 2011 to 2015, recalls undergoing rigorous training involving loud noises such as gunfire and explosions, during which he relied on standard-issue earplugs made by…

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revealed on Tuesday its initial nationwide restrictions on “forever chemicals” in drinking water, driven by findings that these substances pose more significant health risks than previously understood, even at levels…

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla announced on Monday that the pharmaceutical giant’s $43 billion acquisition of Seagen will enable the company to scale up delivery of Seagen’s cancer therapy worldwide in unprecedented ways. “We can add…

Biotechnology startup Science, a competitor to Neuralink, revealed its new platform on Monday designed to streamline the development and production of medical devices for other companies. Named Science Foundry, this platform grants access to over…

U.S. President Joe Biden will deliver a strong critique of Republican policies during a speech in Virginia Beach on Tuesday afternoon, warning of GOP plans to reduce access to federal health-care programs. Speaking at the…

Drugmaker Eli Lilly & Co. announced on Wednesday that it will reduce the prices of its most commonly prescribed insulins by 70% and cap monthly out-of-pocket costs at $35 at select retail pharmacies for individuals…

The Food and Drug Administration’s independent advisors recommended on Tuesday what could become the world’s first RSV vaccine, a shot from Pfizer for adults aged 60 and older, despite safety concerns following two trial participants…

A nationwide shortage of Adderall has left many patients struggling to manage their attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). From all indications, supplies are likely to remain scarce for several more months. The blame for these…

The Energy Department has concluded with “low confidence” that the Covid-19 pandemic “likely” originated from a laboratory leak in Wuhan, China, according to a classified report delivered to key lawmakers on the House and Senate…

Senator John Fetterman, Democrat from Pennsylvania, will undergo inpatient hospital care for several weeks as he seeks treatment for clinical depression, according to a senior staffer for the senator. The expected duration of Fetterman’s hospitalization…

On Friday, a bipartisan group of U.S. senators urged Medicare to expand its coverage of Alzheimer’s treatments approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), citing concerns that current restrictions delay crucial care for patients…

The Food and Drug Administration’s independent advisors unanimously recommended on Wednesday expanding access to the nasal spray Narcan for over-the-counter use to reverse opioid overdoses, potentially making this life-saving treatment more widely available. Emergent BioSolutions’…

On Tuesday, Pfizer issued its sales guidance for 2023, projecting revenues between $67 billion and $71 billion, which marks a decline from its record-breaking performance in 2022. In 2022, the pharmaceutical giant achieved a milestone…

At the forefront of the shopping priorities for individuals in their late 20s and beyond in China is health, sports, and wellness, according to an Oliver Wyman survey conducted late last year as China began…

Pfizer’s and Moderna’s boosters designed for the omicron variant have been found to reduce the risk of mild illness from the XBB family of subvariants compared to those who did not receive the shot, according…

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has petitioned for Martin Shkreli to be held in contempt of court, asserting that he violated a judge’s order by establishing a new pharmaceutical company after his prohibition from the…

The sole HIV vaccine in an advanced-stage trial has failed, researchers announced on Wednesday, delivering a significant setback to efforts to combat the global HIV epidemic and adding to decades of unsuccessful attempts. Known as…

The South Carolina Supreme Court on Thursday overturned the state’s ban on abortion after around six weeks of pregnancy, ruling that the law violated the state’s constitutional right to privacy. The 3-2 decision comes nearly…

Walgreens and CVS will sell the prescription abortion pill mifepristone after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) dropped a long-standing rule that previously prevented drug stores from doing so. The decision by the two largest…