Category: Health

The flu vaccine has been 68% effective at preventing hospitalizations in children but has been less protective for seniors this season, according to preliminary data released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

Pfizer’s vaccine designed to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) could be granted approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by the end of this summer. On Tuesday, Pfizer announced that the FDA…

In a Brooklyn lab filled with 3D printers and even a makeshift pickleball court, employees at a brain interface startup called Synchron are developing technology aimed at transforming daily life for individuals with paralysis. The…

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’…

Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel is scheduled to appear before the Senate health committee in March to address concerns regarding the pricing of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine once it enters the private market. Senator Bernie Sanders, chair…

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…

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…

In 2010, Iceland’s volcanic eruption posed a challenge for Dr. Oliver Sartor, a cancer research professor at Tulane University School of Medicine. The eruption disrupted flights across Europe, delaying a crucial shipment of experimental radioligand…

Democratic and Republican attorneys general clashed on Friday in opposing arguments over efforts by anti-abortion physicians to remove the abortion pill, mifepristone, from the U.S. market. Leading a coalition of 22 attorneys general, New York…

Fungal infections are on the rise in the United States, posing a significant health concern without any available vaccines to prevent them, unlike bacterial or viral illnesses. While the scenario of a fungal infection causing…

Florida schools have decided to discontinue the practice of requiring student-athletes to disclose their menstrual histories in order to participate in high school sports, following widespread opposition. At an emergency meeting on Thursday, the Florida…

President Joe Biden utilized his platform during the State of the Union address this week to advocate for a universal price cap on insulin for all diabetes patients, although the proposal faces significant challenges in…

Singapore announced on Thursday that it will permit non-fully vaccinated travelers to enter the country without needing a negative pre-departure test starting from February 13, 2023, according to health authorities. The Ministry of Health also…

A federal judge suggested on Monday that the federal right to abortion, which the Supreme Court overturned last year, might still find protection under the Constitution’s 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery. Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly posed…

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…

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…

The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic propelled Pfizer’s earnings to a record $100 billion last year, with nearly $57 billion driven by its vaccine and antiviral pill Paxlovid, the company reported on Tuesday. The vaccine contributed $37.8…

On December 30, leaders of the House and Senate Armed Services committees announced the selection of former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and 11 others to join a newly formed federal commission on biotechnology. The National…

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…

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…

The World Health Organization reaffirmed on Monday that Covid-19 remains a global health emergency as the world begins its fourth year grappling with the pandemic. However, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed optimism that this…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a recommendation on Friday advising individuals with weakened immune systems to take additional precautions against Covid-19, following the emergence of dominant omicron subvariants that have rendered a…

Frank Yiannas, a senior official at the Food and Drug Administration responsible for overseeing the agency’s food policy and response office, announced on Wednesday that he is resigning from his position as deputy commissioner. Yiannas…

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…

GenBioPro, the manufacturer of the abortion pill, filed a lawsuit on Wednesday seeking to overturn West Virginia’s abortion ban, arguing that it obstructs access to a medication approved by the FDA. The lawsuit, lodged in…

Amazon revealed a new benefit for U.S. Prime members on Tuesday, aiming to enhance subscriptions and draw users to its pharmacy services. Called RxPass, this new addition enables Prime members to access up to 50…

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has outlined a plan for the future administration of Covid-19 vaccines. In a briefing document released on Monday, the FDA indicated that due to the ongoing evolution of the…

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, 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.…

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…

An investigation into the leak of a significant Supreme Court ruling overturning the federal right to abortion before its official release has concluded without identifying the culprit, the court announced Thursday. The inconclusive end to…

China must prioritize global health over political considerations by opening up to Western vaccines to combat Covid-19 and end the pandemic, according to Adar Poonawalla, CEO of the Serum Institute of India, the world’s largest…

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…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated on Friday that it is “very unlikely” the Pfizer omicron booster poses a risk of stroke for seniors, following an investigation into a preliminary safety concern…

The uninsured rate in the United States saw a decline during the Covid-19 pandemic, despite millions losing employer-sponsored coverage due to layoffs, according to a report released Friday by the Health and Human Services Department.…

The Biden administration has decided to extend the Covid-19 public health emergency until April, citing concerns over a highly transmissible omicron subvariant that could potentially lead to another wave of hospitalizations in the U.S. this…

In an email circulated to its workforce on Wednesday, Verily CEO Stephen Gillett outlined a restructuring plan that will involve reducing its staff by 15%, affecting approximately 240 employees, as confirmed by a Verily spokesperson.…

In a report published Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlighted that nearly a quarter of a million kindergartners are at risk of measles due to a decline in vaccination coverage during…

Mainland China’s shift from its zero-Covid policy has triggered a significant surge in infections, prompting many to look beyond their borders for vaccines. By mid-December, China’s full Covid vaccination rate was nearly 87%, with 54%…

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to meet union leaders this week for what he hopes will be “constructive” talks aimed at halting nationwide industrial action, even as his government prepares to introduce controversial…

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…

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…

European nations on Wednesday recommended new restrictions on travelers from China due to concerns over increasing Covid cases. Travelers departing from China may soon be required to present a negative Covid test before leaving for…

The XBB.1.5 omicron subvariant, currently dominant in the U.S., is the most contagious version of Covid-19 to date, though it does not seem to cause more severe illness, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).…

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…

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…

As health care becomes increasingly digitized, scientists, doctors, and researchers face the challenge of deciphering unprecedented amounts of data to adequately personalize care. The vast amount of information available often exceeds their capacity to consume…