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…
HPV Dose Effective for Three Year to Prevent Infection, Vaccine Made Compulsory for Children
A single dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has proven highly effective at preventing infections over three years, likely reducing the incidence of cervical cancer and other diseases linked to the virus, according to…
AHA Calls for Cognitive Screening for Stroke Survivors, Essential for Treatment
Screening for cognitive impairment should be integrated into the multidisciplinary care for stroke survivors, according to a new scientific statement by the American Heart Association (AHA). “Cognitive impairment after stroke is very common, is associated…
AI Tool That Identifies Cancer By Analyzing Scans Found to Be Accurate
Doctors, scientists, and researchers have developed an artificial intelligence model capable of accurately identifying cancer, a breakthrough they believe could expedite disease diagnosis and accelerate patient treatment. Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide,…
Drug Mix Containing Xylazine and Fentanyl Causing Overdose-Related Deaths
Mental illness and heroin derailed the life of Amber Webber, a gifted — if troubled — artist whose soulful paintings evoke Picasso. After stints in rehab, Webber hoped to turn her life around, find a…
Mysterious Brain Infection Affecting Kids in Clusters Around Southern Nevada Raising Alarms
Disease detectives from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating a cluster of rare and serious brain abscesses in children in and around Las Vegas, Nevada. Doctors in other parts of…
Keto and Paleo Diets Becoming Popular Among Americans Do Not Help Heart Patients
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…
New COVID Strain XBB.1.16 Named Arcturus Spreads Fast, Linked to Pink Eye
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…
Consumption of Fried Foods Leads to Higher Risk of Obesity and Heart Disease
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…
Tinnitus After COVID-19 Vaccination Reported Among Some Patients
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…
Bird Flu H5N1 Worst-Ever Outbreak in US Affecting Birds in Wild
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…
Ultra Bright Lights Driven By Robots Deployed in NY City to Combat Fungal Infections
At least half a dozen hospitals in the New York City area are utilizing $100,000 robots equipped with high-intensity light to combat a deadly drug-resistant fungus that is spreading across the country and state. The…
Research Explains What Makes Hair Turn Gray, Stuck Stem Cells May Be the Culprit
Researchers may have uncovered the mechanism behind hair turning gray, raising hopes for a potential treatment to prevent or reverse the process. The study, published Wednesday in the journal *Nature*, reveals that certain stem cells,…
CDC Approves Administration of Second Dose of Omicron Booster Shot for Older Adults
On Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) endorsed a second dose of the updated Covid booster for older adults and individuals with compromised immune systems, aligning with the recent authorization by the…
Abbott Laboratories Shares Surge After Positive Earnings Reports, Shows Decline in Covid Test Sales
Abbott Laboratories saw a surge in its stock price on Wednesday following its earnings report, which exceeded Wall Street’s expectations despite a sharp decline in Covid-19 test sales. The medical-products company reported adjusted earnings per…
California Remains the Worst Air-Quality State Along With Neighboring Western States
A report published by the American Lung Association on Wednesday highlighted worsening air quality in California and other Western states, exacerbated by heat, drought, and wildfires, with communities of color disproportionately affected by pollution. According…
FDA Approves Use of Omicron Booster Shot for Seniors and Individuals With Higher Risk
On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted authorization for additional doses of Pfizer and Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccines specifically designed for the omicron variant, targeting seniors and individuals with compromised immune systems. According to…
Johnson and Johnson Sales in Decline While Revenue Expectations Met for the Quarter
Johnson & Johnson saw a decline in its shares on Tuesday following its report of adjusted earnings and revenue that exceeded Wall Street’s expectations, although the company lowered its sales forecast for its pharmaceutical division.…
Moderna Company Shares Decline Despite Development in Cancer Vaccine Trials
Shares of Moderna experienced a decline on Monday as investors analyzed new trial findings concerning the personalized cancer vaccine being developed in collaboration with Merck. Merck’s stock, in contrast, remained relatively stable. According to the…
Supreme Court Decides on Lifting Regulation on Abortion Pill Till Case Concludes
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito issued a temporary block on Friday against lower court rulings that had imposed stricter regulations on the abortion pill mifepristone. Last week, U.S. Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk from the U.S.…
Amid Looming Ban, New York and California Are Stockpiling Alternative Abortion Pill, Misoprostol
New York and California are amassing substantial reserves of an alternative abortion medication in anticipation of a federal judge’s potential suspension of the FDA’s approval of mifepristone, the primary abortion drug. On Tuesday, New York…
Moderna Estimates Revenue of Over $8 Billion Selling COVID, Flu and RSV Vaccines
Moderna projected substantial revenue between $8 billion and $15 billion from its portfolio of Covid, RSV, flu, and other respiratory vaccines by 2027, accompanied by an operating profit ranging from $4 billion to $9 billion.…
FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf Wants Action Against Health Misinformation
Life expectancy in the U.S. lags behind that of other high-income countries by three to five years, and according to Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf, misinformation plays a role in this disparity.…
Moderna Plans to Introduce Vaccines for Cancer, Heart Disease and Other Life Threatening Conditions By 2030
Moderna aims to introduce a new set of life-saving vaccines targeting cancer, heart disease, and other conditions by 2030, a company spokesperson told on Monday. This confirmation follows remarks made by Moderna’s chief medical officer,…
Department of Justice Requests Court to Keep Mifepristone on the Market Till Hearing Continues
On Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice requested a federal appeals court to keep the abortion pill mifepristone on the U.S. market while litigation continues and hinted at possibly seeking the Supreme Court’s intervention. This…
Eisai Research Suggests Leqembi Has Benefits for Alzheimer’s Patients After They Stop Taking it
Alzheimer’s patients who take Leqembi retain the benefits of the treatment even when they stop taking it, new research by Eisai shows. The Japanese drugmaker and its partner Biogen recently released an additional analysis of…
Clinical Trial of RSV Vaccination Recommends Testing for Guillain-Barre Syndrome in Adults
People who receive Pfizer’s RSV vaccine for older adults should be monitored for Guillain-Barre syndrome, after two individuals developed the nervous system disorder following vaccination, according to clinical trial results published in the New England…
Idaho Introduces Legislation to Ban Adults from Moving Minors Across State Borders for Abortion
Republican Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed a bill into law that bans adults from helping minors cross state lines to receive an abortion without the parents’ consent. Under the new law, any adults who…
Biden Administration Directs EPA to Eliminate Mercury Pollution from Coal Power Plants
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Wednesday that it will enforce stricter limits on several toxic air pollutants emitted by power plants, including mercury. Mercury is a neurotoxin that can impair brain development in…
Johnson & Johnson Shares Improve As Company Reaches Settlement for Talc Cancer Claim
Johnson & Johnson shares surged on Wednesday after the company proposed an $8.9 billion settlement to resolve thousands of claims alleging that its baby powder and other talc products caused cancer. The company announced in…
Eli Lilly’s Experimental Drug for Alzheimer’s Shows Early Positive Results Removing Brain Plaque
Eli Lilly’s experimental Alzheimer’s drug, remternetug, has shown promising results in lowering levels of brain plaque in patients in the earliest stages of the disease, according to initial data. A higher dose of remternetug demonstrated…
Johnson and Johnson Agree to Pay $8.9 Billion for Cancer Claims on Talc Powder
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…
FTC Directs Illumina to Abandon Acquisition of Grail in a $7.1 Billion Deal
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Monday ordered Illumina to divest its contentious acquisition of cancer test developer Grail, arguing that the deal would hinder competition and innovation. This decision overturns an administrative judge’s September…
Federal Judge in Texas Rules Against Obamacare Mandate Providing Preventive Coverage for Serious Conditions
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…
Research Reveals That Patients Using Obesity Control Drug Ozempic or Wegovy Tend to Gain Weight After Stopping Medication
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…
Carl Icahn Wants Illumina to Bring Back Ex-CEO Jay Flatley At the Earliest
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…
LabCorp to Pay $2.1 Million in Settlement for Overbilling Department of Defense Mainly for Genetic Tests
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…
BioNTech Shares Down By Over 6% After Steep Decline in Demand of COVID Vaccine
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…
Wyoming Ban on Abortion Overturned Due to Obamacare Amendment From 2012
Abortion is legal again in Wyoming, oddly enough due to a state constitutional amendment driven by conservatives opposed to Obamacare over a decade ago. On Wednesday, Teton County District Court Judge Melissa Owens temporarily blocked…
Use of Paxlovid for COVID Treatment May Lead to Reduced Risk of Long Infection
People who take Pfizer’s Covid antiviral treatment Paxlovid shortly after infection may reduce their risk of developing long Covid, regardless of their age, vaccination status, or infection history, new research suggests. The study, published in…
Sanofi and Regeneron Shares Surge Over Asthma Drug Dupixent Proving Effective for COPD Patients
Shares of Sanofi and Regeneron surged by over 6% on Thursday after the pharmaceutical companies released promising data indicating their jointly developed asthma drug Dupixent also shows potential in treating COPD patients. New data from…
Moderna CEO Questioned About Price Hike of COVID Shots Defended the Decision in Front of Senate Committee
Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel on Wednesday defended the company’s plans to increase the price of its Covid shots fivefold, deflecting pressure at a Senate hearing to abandon the hike while facing criticism over his compensation.…
Fungal Infection Resistant to Drugs Spreading in U.S. Health Facilities Concerns CDC
A fungus that is often resistant to drugs has spread at an “alarming rate” through health-care facilities in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Candida auris is an emerging…
Biden Approves Legislation to Release Classified Information Connected to Origins of COVID-19 Pandemic
President Joe Biden signed legislation on Monday mandating the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information regarding any potential connections between a lab in China and the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic.…
Biotech Company Illumina Prepare Defense Against Carl Icahn Over $7.1 Billion Deal
Biotech company Illumina pushed back on Monday against Carl Icahn’s proxy fight over its acquisition of cancer test developer Grail, stating that the activist investor’s board nominees “do not add value.” The San Diego-based DNA…
Lawsuit Against Elizabeth Holmes for Not Paying $25 Million to Creditors for Theranos
Elizabeth Holmes hasn’t repaid over $25 million to creditors of her former Theranos company while she seeks to delay her 11-year prison sentence, according to a lawsuit. Theranos ABC, a company established on behalf of…
Texas Judge to Rule on the Case to Challenge FDA Approval of Mifepristone
A Texas judge is poised to issue a critical ruling in a high-profile case that challenges the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the abortion pill mifepristone. The lawsuit, filed by a group of doctors…
FDA Approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 Treatment Paxlovid for High-Risk Adults Over 50
The Food and Drug Administration’s independent panel of advisors recommended full approval of Pfizer’s Covid-19 antiviral pill Paxlovid for high-risk adults on Thursday, while also highlighting potentially harmful drug interactions. The treatment is recommended for…
UN Report Suggests That the Production of Cocaine is at Highest Recorded Level in 2023
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…
Military Personnel Lawsuit Against 3M for Defective Combat Earplugs
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…
EPA Proposes Nationwide Restriction on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water
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 Promises Cancer Treatment at an Unprecedented Rate After Acquiring Seagen for $43 Billion
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…
Neuralink Competitor Science Reveals Platform for Line-up of Medical Devices
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…
Judge Rules in Favor of North Carolina’s Decision to Block Abortion Pill Mifepristone
A federal judge on Friday permitted North Carolina lawmakers to defend their restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone, following the state attorney general’s decision not to support them. In January, Dr. Amy Bryant, a physician…
House of Representative Unanimously Approved The De-classifications of Documents Related to Origin of COVID-19 and Wuhan
The House of Representatives unanimously voted on Friday to approve the declassification of information regarding potential links between the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the Covid-19 pandemic, sending the bill to President Joe Biden for…
Eli Lilly Announced to Discontinue solanezumab for Alzheimer’s Treatment After Failure in Trial
Eli Lilly announced on Wednesday that it will discontinue the development of its Alzheimer’s treatment candidate solanezumab after the antibody failed to slow disease progression. Solanezumab’s lack of efficacy deals a setback to efforts aimed…
US to Stop Testing for Travelers from China As COVID Health Emergency Ends
The United States plans to eliminate a Covid testing requirement for travelers from China that was introduced earlier this year, according to a source familiar with the matter on Tuesday. The plan aims to discontinue…
Florida House Representatives Present Resolution to Ban Abortion After 6 Weeks
Florida state lawmakers introduced legislation on Tuesday that would prohibit abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, a period when many women are unaware they are pregnant. The proposed law, introduced in both the House and…
GOP States Emphasize That FDA Approval of Abortion Pill Does Not Override State Ban
A coalition of Republican attorneys general asserted this week that the Food and Drug Administration’s authority to approve drugs does not supersede state bans on the abortion pill. In a filing to a federal court…
California Governor Gavin Newsom Asserts That State Will Not Align With Walgreens Over Abortion Pill
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Monday that the state would sever ties with Walgreens following the drugstore chain’s decision not to sell the abortion pill in states where 21 Republican attorneys general exerted pressure.…
Eisai and Biogen’s Proposed Alzheimer’s Treatment Leqembi Expected to Get FDA Approval By July
The Food and Drug Administration is set to decide on full approval for Eisai and Biogen’s Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi by July 6, as announced by the companies on Monday. Leqembi is an antibody therapy designed…
Altria Group Known for Marlboro Cigarettes Acquires NJOY in a $2.75 Billion Deal
Altria Group announced on Monday its acquisition of e-cigarette startup NJOY for $2.75 billion, aiming to bolster its portfolio of smoke-free products. The purchase grants Altria, known for Marlboro cigarettes, full global ownership of NJOY’s…
CDC Data Suggests Men Die Younger Than Women in US, Why is That So?
Men, on average, die younger than women in the United States. According to CDC data, American women had a life expectancy of 79 years in 2021, compared with men’s, which was only about 73. “As…
Biden Warns of GOP Plans to Cut Access to Federal Health-Care
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…
Lilly to Cut Insulin Prices to $35 Per Month for Individuals With Private Insurance
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…
FDA Recommends Use of Pfizer’s RSV Vaccine Despite Potential Risks
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…
Shortage of Adderall for ADHD Patients Blamed on DEA and FDA Rules
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…
Energy Department Concludes its Probe into COVID Origin With Low Confidence That It Came From Laboratory Leak in Wuhan
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…
Guillain-Barre Syndrome Identified By FDA As Potential Risk of Pfizer’s RSV Vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified a potential risk of Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) with Pfizer’s RSV vaccine for older adults. The FDA has requested that Pfizer conduct a safety study if the vaccine…
Moderna Growing Production Cost and Lower COVID Shot Demand Leads to Revenue Loss
Moderna missed earnings expectations for the fourth quarter on Thursday, as costs increased due to surplus production capacity and decreased demand for its Covid-19 vaccine, which remains the company’s only product on the market. The…
CDC Advises Adults at Risk to Take Vaccine for mpox Future Outbreaks
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s independent advisors on Wednesday unanimously recommended administering the two-dose Jynneos vaccine to adults at risk of mpox in the event of future outbreaks, following last year’s unprecedented epidemic.…
Flu Vaccine Data for This Season Showed 68% Effectiveness in Children, Remained Less Protective for Seniors
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 for Infants to Protect Against RSV Could Get FDA Approval By End of Summer
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…
Brain Implant Project Backed By Bezos and Gates Testing Initial Devices
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 to Remain in Treatment for Clinical Depression
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…
US Senators Call for Expansion of Medicare for Alzheimer’s Disease
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…
FDA Recommends Use of Narcan to Reverse Opioid Overdose
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 Stephane Bancel to Appear Against Senate Health Committee Regarding COVID-19 Vaccine Price
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 GOP Investigation into COVID Origins, Dr. Fauci to Testify Before Congress
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…
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…
Use of Radioligand Therapy for Cancer Treatment, Creating A Crucial Race Against Time
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…
Republicans in Favor of Lawsuit Against FDA Approval of Abortion Pill
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 Pose A Significant Health Threat, No Vaccines Available for Prevention
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 to Remove Question About Menstrual History for Sports Activities Following Backlash
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…
Biden’s Suggested Plan to Cap Insulin Price at $35 A Month Unlikely to Pass Congress
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 to Allow No Mask-Wearing in Airports, Ease in COVID Regulations
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…
Federal Judge Points Out the Conflict of Supreme Court Ruling Against Abortion With 13th Amendment
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 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…
Pfizer Earnings Went Past $100 Billion in 2022 During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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…
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt Becomes Part of Federal Commission to Evaluate BioTech Investments
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…
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…
Pfizer Expects A Decline in Revenue As COVID-19 Vaccine Demand Decreases
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…
WHO Asserts That COVID-19 Remains A Global Emergency However Pandemic to End By 2023
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…
CDC Wants Individuals to Take Additional Precaution Following Spreading Omicron
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…
FDA Official In-charge of Food Policy and Response Resigns Following Backlash of Baby Formula Shortage
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…
China’s Drive Against COVID Raised Interest in Medical Insurance Spending Following Health Concerns
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…
CDC Research Suggests that Booster Shots for Omicron Help Prevent Illness From the XBB Subvariants
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 Files A Lawsuit Against State of West Virginia to Overturn Abortion Ban
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 Adds Prescription Perk for Prime Members to Access Generic Medications
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…