Millions will start losing Medicaid coverage as Covid safety net is dismantled March 31, 2023 As many as 15 million people stand to lose Medicaid coverage as safety net expansions implemented during the Covid pandemic are dismantled. ...
Biden administration appeals Texas court decision striking down free Obamacare coverage of preventive care March 31, 2023 The types of preventive services covered under Obamacare can range from screenings for certain types of cancers to HIV prevention drugs. f...
Carl Icahn blasts Illumina for nearly doubling CEO’s pay despite steep drop in market value March 31, 2023 Activist investor Carl Icahn ramped up his proxy fight against Illumina with a blistering statement. from Health and Science https://ift.t...
Judge strikes down Obamacare coverage of preventive care for cancers, diabetes, HIV and other conditions March 30, 2023 Christian businesses sued the government arguing the Obamacare mandate violates their religious freedom because it covers of drugs that prev...
Illumina urges shareholders to reject Carl Icahn's board nominees as proxy fight heats up March 30, 2023 Illumina told shareholders that Carl Icahn's board nominees would "threaten the progress" of the biotech company's core bu...
Dueling court cases in Washington state and Texas could determine legality of abortion pill March 29, 2023 A hearing in Spokane place took place Tuesday as a judge in Texas is expected to rule in another case that threatens to pull the abortion pi...
J&J backs out of RSV vaccine race with rivals Pfizer and GSK March 29, 2023 J&J lagged behind rival drugmakers Pfizer and GSK, both of which made major strides toward U.S. approval of their RSV vaccines in the la...
Carl Icahn wants to bring back Illumina's ex-CEO 'immediately' as proxy fight intensifies March 29, 2023 Icahn said Illumina should bring back former CEO Jay Flatley, saying current management is making the mistake of holding onto the $7.1 billi...
FDA approves over-the-counter sales of lifesaving opioid overdose treatment Narcan nasal spray March 29, 2023 The FDA's decision means people will be able to buy the 4mg nasal spray without a prescription in supermarkets, convenience stores and v...
U.S. baby formula supply is still vulnerable, former FDA official tells lawmakers March 28, 2023 A former FDA official underscored dysfunction within the FDA that he believes exacerbated last year's nationwide infant formula shortage...
Walgreens revenue rises despite sharp decline in demand for Covid tests, vaccines March 28, 2023 Walgreens' quarterly results topped Wall Street's expectations, even as profit declined from a year earlier. from Health and Scien...
Labcorp to pay $2.1 million to settle allegations it overbilled Defense Department for genetic tests for military members March 27, 2023 A former Labcorp employee turned whistleblower sued the diagnostic testing company in 2018 on behalf of the federal government under the Fal...
BioNTech shares slip on gloomy Covid vaccine sales outlook March 27, 2023 The shares initially fell by 6.4% to an intraday low of $119.98 a share before recovering most of those losses in late morning trading. fr...
Wyoming abortion ban blocked due to Obamacare-era amendment March 24, 2023 Abortion is legal in Wyoming again thanks to a state constitutional amendment pushed by conservatives opposed to Obamacare more than a decad...
Carl Icahn claims Illumina directors got extra insurance to close 'disastrous' $7.1 billion Grail deal March 24, 2023 Carl Icahn claims Illumina directors demanded extra personal liability insurance before the biotech company signed off on a $7.1 billion acq...
Pfizer's Covid drug Paxlovid may reduce the risk of developing long Covid, study says March 24, 2023 People who took Pfizer's antiviral treatment Paxlovid shortly after infection saw a 26% lower risk of long Covid compared with those who...
Sanofi, Regeneron shares pop more than 6% after data shows asthma drug Dupixent may also treat COPD March 23, 2023 Sanofi and Regeneron unveiled data on their jointly developed drug for a difficult-to-treat chronic lung disorder that analysts say "ex...
FDA advisors reject Biogen's ALS drug for rare and aggressive form of the disease March 22, 2023 FDA advisors voted against Biogen's investigational ALS drug, which could become the first to target a genetic cause of the disease. f...
Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel defends fivefold price hike of Covid vaccine during Senate grilling March 22, 2023 Bernie Sanders pressed Stephane Bancel during the Senate hearing to make a commitment that Moderna will not increase the vaccine's list ...
Watch live: Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel testifies before Senate on Covid vaccine price hike March 22, 2023 The Boston biotech company plans to charge $130 per dose once the vaccination program moves to the private market as early as this fall. f...
Potentially deadly fungus Candida auris is spreading at an 'alarming rate,' CDC says March 21, 2023 Candida auris was limited to New York City and Chicago, but has since been detected in more than half of U.S. states and has become endemic ...
If you had Covid before you were vaccinated, you might have less immunity than you think, study says March 21, 2023 The study, led by Stanford University researchers, challenges prior studies that suggest a Covid infection enhances a vaccinated individual&...
Texas judge could invoke 1873 Comstock Act to roll back mail delivery of abortion pill mifepristone March 21, 2023 Federal Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk raised the Comstock Act repeatedly in last week's hearing for the case challenging FDA approval of mifep...
Biden signs legislation to declassify certain intelligence on Covid pandemic origins March 20, 2023 Biden signed legislation requiring the declassification of information on any possible links between a lab in China and the origins of the C...
For investors looking for solid ground in an uncertain market, balance sheet is king March 20, 2023 Amid ongoing market volatility, investors and analysts are increasingly targeting the stocks of companies with stellar balance sheets. fro...
FDA staff says Biogen's ALS drug may have a 'clinical benefit' on a rare form of the disease March 20, 2023 The FDA staff on Monday said Biogen's investigational ALS drug tofersen may have a "clinical benefit" on a rare and aggressive...
Biotech company Illumina pushes back against Carl Icahn’s proxy fight over $7.1 billion Grail deal March 20, 2023 Illumina pushed back against Carl Icahn's proxy fight over the Grail deal, saying it's committed to maximizing shareholder value as ...
Microsoft is using OpenAI to make it easier for doctors to take notes March 20, 2023 Microsoft's Nuance subsidiary are rolling out DAX Express, a clinical notes application for healthcare workers. from Health and Scienc...
Elizabeth Holmes owes over $25 million to Theranos, lawsuit says March 17, 2023 According to a lawsuit obtained by CNBC, former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes has missed payments on three promisorry notes and owes Therano...
Abortion pill fight: Read the transcript of Texas court hearing on fate of mifepristone March 17, 2023 Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk of the U.S. Northern District of Texas heard oral arguments this week in a case challenging FDA approval of mifepris...
WHO calls on China to release data linking Covid origin to raccoon dogs at Wuhan market March 17, 2023 The World Health Organization said new data linking the virus to animal samples at China's Wuhan Market provides more clues about the Co...
U.S. judge in Texas will soon rule on the abortion pill mifepristone. Here's what could happen March 17, 2023 The judge could order the FDA to withdraw mifepristone. He could also stop short of blocking sales and impose tougher restrictions on distri...
Sanofi to slash U.S. insulin prices in 2024 after similar cuts by Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk March 16, 2023 The French drugmaker is the last major insulin manufacturer to try to head off government efforts to cap monthly costs by announcing its own...
FDA advisors recommend full approval of Pfizer Covid treatment Paxlovid for adults 50 and over and other high-risk people March 16, 2023 Paxlovid is recommended for people over 50 or those with medical conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes that place them at a greate...
Cocaine production is at its highest level on record, UN says March 16, 2023 Despite continued efforts by law enforcement to crack down on cocaine use, global demand for the drug has only grown. from Health and Scie...
3M fights a growing legal battle over combat-grade earplugs March 15, 2023 More than 200,000 military service members and veterans are suing 3M claiming its Combat Arms earplugs failed to protect them. from Health...
Pfizer will have to pay rebates to Medicare for five drugs under Biden plan to lower Rx costs March 15, 2023 Five of Pfizer's drugs will cost less for Medicare recipients starting next month as part of President Joe Biden's plan to lower pre...
FDA authorizes Pfizer's Covid omicron booster as fourth shot for kids under 5 March 14, 2023 The FDA authorized Pfizer's omicron booster shot for kids younger than five who were previously vaccinated with three doses of the compa...
Senate Democrats urge Walmart, Costco, Albertsons and Kroger to sell abortion pill mifepristone March 14, 2023 The senators urged the companies to get certified with the FDA to sell the abortion pill mifepristone and provide access that is as broad as...
FDA staff report says data shows Pfizer's Covid treatment Paxlovid is effective in high-risk adults March 14, 2023 FDA staff said Pfizer's clinical trial results on its Covid antiviral pill Paxlovid support its use in adults at high risk of progressin...
Citing 'death threats,' Texas judge asked attorneys to keep news of hearing on legality of abortion pill quiet March 14, 2023 Federal Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk asked attorneys in a pivotal case over the abortion pill mifepristone to not disclose a key hearing set for ...
Biden proposes first national limits on toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water March 14, 2023 The chemicals, known as or PFAS, have been linked to health problems including certain cancers, liver damage and low birth weight. from He...
Moderna shares pop 7% after Cowen upgrades stock, saying it 'will be a leader' in RSV vaccines March 13, 2023 Moderna shares closed nearly 7% after TD Cowen upgraded the stock, saying the company will "be a leader" in the RSV vaccine market...
Veterans' Health will cover Alzheimer's treatment Leqembi for some patients March 13, 2023 Veterans with early Alzheimer's who meet certain VHA criteria can get the treatment covered, according to Eisai. from Health and Scien...
Pfizer CEO says it will be able to deliver Seagen's cancer therapy at a scale not seen before with $43 billion deal March 13, 2023 Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said it will deliver Seagen's cancer therapy to the world at a scale that hasn't been seen before with its ...
Neuralink competitor Science launches new platform to accelerate medical device innovation March 13, 2023 The biotechnology startup Science on Monday launched a new platform that aims to make it easier for other companies to develop medical devic...
North Carolina lawmakers intervene to defend abortion pill restrictions in case testing FDA power March 10, 2023 A North Carolina physician sued the state in January to block its restrictions on mifepristone because they go beyond FDA regulations. fro...
House votes unanimously to declassify intelligence on origins of Covid pandemic, sending bill to Biden March 10, 2023 The effort by Congress to declassify intel comes after the Energy Department concluded with "low confidence" the the virus most li...
Biden budget would cap monthly insulin prices at $35 for people with private insurance March 09, 2023 About 40% of people with diabetes have private insurance while 5% are not insured, according to the American Diabetes Association. from He...
California will not renew $54 million contract with Walgreens over abortion pill policy March 09, 2023 Gov. Gavin Newsom said California will "leverage our market power to defend the right to choose" as the state chose not to renew t...
Eli Lilly Alzheimer's treatment solanezumab failed to slow disease progression March 08, 2023 Solanezumab's failure is a blow to efforts to treat Alzheimer's in people who have not yet shown clinical symptoms. from Health an...
WeightWatchers stock surges 70% after company agrees to buy obesity treatment platform March 07, 2023 WeightWatchers has agreed to acquire telehealth obesity treatment company Sequence. from Health and Science https://ift.tt/vgCdbF8 https:...
Republican states say the FDA doesn't have the authority to override state abortion pill bans March 07, 2023 The Republicans argued that FDA approval of a drug does not give the manufacturer an unconditional right to the sell the medication at all t...
When quality stocks go on sale in a rough market, we like to go shopping. Here's our latest buy March 07, 2023 After keeping our powder dry since the end of February, we're making one small buy into weakness Tuesday. from Health and Science http...
Best Buy will set up in-home hospital care through a new deal with Atrium Health March 07, 2023 The retailer is expanding its health-care business as sales of other consumer electronics slow. from Health and Science https://ift.tt/Xs0...
California governor says state won't do business with Walgreens over position on abortion pill March 06, 2023 Newsom's statement comes after Walgreens said it would not sell the abortion pill in 21 states due to legal restrictions. from Health ...
Marlboro maker Altria agrees to buy e-cigarette startup NJOY for nearly $2.8 billion March 06, 2023 Altria's deal to buy NJOY comes after the Marlboro maker exited its position in Juul Labs. from Health and Science https://ift.tt/yI3H...
A Stanford doctor who studied people who live to 110 on how humanity and AI will master aging March 06, 2023 BioAge is developing treatments to extend healthy lifespan by targeting molecular causes of aging. Its CEO Kristen Fortney started by studyi...
FDA advisors recommend GSK's RSV vaccine for older adults, but flag potential safety risks March 01, 2023 A majority of the FDA panel said GSK's vaccine safety data was adequate, and the advisors were unanimous that the shot's efficacy wa...
Lilly to cut insulin prices by 70%, cap prices at $35 per month for people with private insurance March 01, 2023 The announcement comes amid growing federal pressure to lower the cost of insulin prices. from Health and Science https://ift.tt/zwHvokW ...
Here's why American men die younger than women on average and how to fix it March 01, 2023 American women, on average, lived to age 79 in 2021, while men lived to about 73, according to CDC data. from Health and Science https://i...