Pressure grows on Biden to take action on abortion ruling
Democrats are increasing pressure on President Biden to take executive action to protect abortion rights in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. […]
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American College of Physicians calls US food insecurity a threat to public health
Inadequate access to nutrition has become a threat to public health in the U.S., amplifying existing food insecurity and social issues, the American College of […]
Biden officials press insurers on free contraception coverage
Top Biden administration officials met with health insurance industry executives Monday to ensure that their plan members have access to contraceptive services at no cost. […]
Tina Smith warns abortion havens have ‘no capacity’ to absorb all patients
Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) warned on Monday that states where abortion remains legal have “no capacity” to absorb an influx of patients from states where it has […]
Judge blocks Louisiana trigger law banning abortion
A Louisiana judge blocked enforcement on Monday of statewide abortion ban designed to automatically go into effect when Roe fell. Two abortion rights groups on […]
Supreme Court sides with doctors convicted of over-prescribing pain medications
The Supreme Court on Monday sided with two doctors challenging their convictions on drug distribution charges for over-prescribing opioid medications in a decision that could […]
Daughter of ‘Jane Roe’ says mother would be ‘devastated’ by Roe decision
The eldest daughter of the woman known under the pseudonym “Jane Roe,” who brought Roe v. Wade before the Supreme Court in 1973, said that […]
Most in new poll say overturning Roe is ‘step backward’
Over half of the Americans questioned in a new poll say the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is a “step backward” for […]
Colorado pregnancy center fire investigated as arson
Colorado police and the FBI are investigating a fire at a pregnancy center early Saturday morning as arson after finding graffiti and threatening messages scrawled […]
10 arrested in Oregon during ‘Night of Rage’ in response to abortion ruling
Authorities in Oregon arrested 10 protesters who were part of a large crowd supporting abortion rights after the demonstration turned violent. Police in the city […]
Pfizer, BioNTech say updated vaccines offer ‘substantially higher immune response’ against omicron
Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies Pfizer and BioNTech announced Saturday that updated versions of their vaccines that were adapted to the omicron variant of COVID-19 deliver […]
Abortion is banned or severely restricted in these states
The Supreme Court issued the biggest decision of its term on Friday when it overturned Roe v. Wade, eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion. […]
Women of color react to SCOTUS decision overturning abortion rights
Linda Goler Blount was just a child in 1973 when the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Roe v. Wade, legalizing access to abortion for […]
Supreme Court’s abortion ruling is watershed moment
The Supreme Court’s extraordinary decision to eliminate the universal right to abortion is a watershed moment in the American experiment, ending half a century when […]
Court temporarily blocks FDA ban on sale of Juul e-cigarettes
A federal appeals court on Friday temporarily blocked the Food and Drug Administration’s order banning the sale of Juul e-cigarettes, giving a reprieve to the […]
Health Care — Where abortion stands in states after Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court has delivered a major ruling striking down Roe v. Wade. We’ll dive into the ramifications and where abortion stands in states following the ruling. […]
Next big fight looms over abortion pills
Abortion pills are likely to become the next major front of the fight over reproductive healthcare in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision overturning […]
Harris says abortion ruling poses ‘health care crisis’ for US
Vice President Harris on Friday said that the Supreme Court ruling striking down Roe v. Wade had spurred a “health care crisis” in the United […]
Pentagon ‘evaluating’ policies after Supreme Court abortion decision
The Pentagon is evaluating its policies following the Supreme Court’s Friday decision striking down Roe v. Wade, which since 1973 had guaranteed a woman’s right to an […]
Following Roe decision, bad actors will try to target reproductive health data
State bans would mean sensitive patient data, such as interactions with a telehealth provider to obtain abortion drugs, could be used against someone as a […]
Biden vows to protect access to abortion pills, contraception and travel
President Biden on Friday vowed to protect access to abortion pills and contraception in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the landmark […]
Pence calls for all states to ban abortion after Supreme Court ruling
Former Vice President Mike Pence, who has signaled he’s mulling a run for president in 2024, is pushing for states across the country to ban […]
First state abortion bans kick in following Supreme Court ruling
The first state abortion bans have taken effect after the Supreme Court on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade, driving home the immediate consequences of the […]
NAACP: Abortion ruling will disproportionately impact Black women
The NAACP on Friday blasted the Supreme Court’s decision overturning nearly 50 years of precedent that allowed women a constitutional right to abortion, saying it […]
Florida-based Publix says they will not offer vaccine ‘at this time’ to kids under 5
Florida-based grocery chain Publix this week said that it will not offer the COVID-19 vaccine to children under five years of age at this time. […]
Senate Democrats call on FDA to change ‘discriminatory’ blood donor policies
Close to two dozen Senate Democrats have called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to provide an update on its efforts to change what […]
Collins faces uphill battle to win GOP support for insulin cost bill
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) is facing an uphill climb as she seeks to win over GOP colleagues for a bipartisan insulin bill ahead of a […]
CDC investigating ‘large, ongoing’ outbreak of meningococcal disease in Florida
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating “one of the worst outbreaks of meningococcal disease among gay and bisexual men in U.S. […]
Health Care – FDA: Juul must stop selling vapes
Your Amazon Alexa might someday be able to mimic the voices of your dead relatives, which is about as morbid as it is interesting. Cue “Black Mirror” […]
CDC panel endorses Moderna two-dose COVID vaccine for kids ages 6 to 17
An advisory panel for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday gave the green light to Moderna’s vaccine for kids 6 through […]
NYC makes vaccines available to residents possibly exposed to monkeypox
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene on Thursday abruptly announced it would be offering vaccines to New Yorkers who may have […]
Birx: Trump administration underplaying pandemic led to ‘false sense of security’
Deborah Birx, the former White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator, told a House committee on Thursday that the Trump administration failed to communicate the seriousness of […]
FDA bans sale of Juul e-cigarettes
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Thursday that it is banning the sale of Juul e-cigarettes, a major blow to the company and a […]
Harris to meet with Democratic state attorneys general on abortion rights
Vice President Harris will meet with Democratic attorneys general from seven states on Thursday about abortion rights as the White House prepares for a Supreme […]
New COVID-19 variants raise limited worries of new spikes
About one out of three COVID-19 cases in the United States now stem from the BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants of the omicron strain, which are […]
The 20 House Republicans who voted against the package to address substance abuse, mental health
Twenty House Republicans voted against a package on Wednesday that includes provisions aimed at addressing mental health and substance abuse. The legislation, dubbed the Restoring […]
House passes package addressing mental health, 20 Republicans vote ‘no’
The House passed a bipartisan package on Wednesday that seeks to address mental health and substance abuse in the U.S. The legislation, titled the Restoring […]
Biden officials to expand monkeypox testing amid fears of undercounting
The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it is expanding monkeypox testing to commercial laboratories amid fears that the country is undercounting monkeypox cases because of […]
Health Care — Senators unveil bipartisan insulin bill
If you ever wanted to sell clothing with “THE” plastered across it, then you’re out of luck because Ohio State University now has a trademark on the […]
Advocates cautiously optimistic over report of Juul ban
Anti-smoking advocates said they are cautiously optimistic following a report that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is preparing to remove Juul’s vaping products from […]
UN ambassador tests positive for COVID-19
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms. U.S. mission to the U.N. acting spokesperson […]
Women more likely to experience long COVID, researchers say
Women are more likely than males to experience long COVID after an infection, and are significantly more likely to experience complications in the nervous system […]
Poliovirus detected in London sewage
Officials in the United Kingdom are investigating after they detected poliovirus in sewage samples from North and East London. The U.K. Health Security Agency (UKHSA) […]
House panel condemns influence of Trump pandemic advisor
A report released by the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis rebuked the influence that physician Scott Atlas had in the Trump administration during […]
Almost one-third say a state would be less desirable as a place to live if it banned abortions: poll
Nearly one-third of registered voters said in a new poll that their state would be less desirable to live in if it banned abortion, according […]
Bipartisan pair of senators unveils bill to lower insulin costs
Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) on Wednesday unveiled legislation aimed at lowering the cost of insulin, seeking a bipartisan breakthrough on one […]
Health Care — Biden lauds vax for young kids, swipes at DeSantis
What’s it like to be a retired Westminster Kennel Club Champion? For last year’s champion, Wasabi the Pekingese, it’s pretty much the same as it ever […]
Biden administration plans to reduce nicotine levels in cigarettes
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to propose limits on the levels of nicotine tobacco companies can place in traditional cigarettes in an […]
Biden: elected officials ‘shouldn’t get in the way’ of kids’ COVID-19 vaccinations
President Biden on Tuesday took an apparent swipe at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for declining to devote state resources to help providers pre-order COVID-19 […]
FAA approves drone delivery from Zipline
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Tuesday approved drone delivery company Zipline to operate as a small air carrier in the U.S. Zipline, which has […]
First probable monkeypox case reported in New Jersey
New Jersey detected its first probable monkeypox case, state health officials reported on Monday. The New Jersey Department of Health said in a news release […]
AARP ad urges Manchin to support Medicare drug negotiation in reconciliation bill
The AARP is launching a multi-million dollar ad campaign across print, radio, cable and TV broadcast networks in West Virginia urging Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) […]
Medicare could save $3.6B buying generic drugs at Mark Cuban pharmacy’s prices: study
Medicare could have saved up to $3.6 billion in 2020 if it bought generic drugs at the prices paid by billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban’s drug […]
An Upside Down Future for Healthcare
BY KIM BELLARD I find myself thinking about the future a lot, in part because I’ve somehow accumulated so much past, and in part because […]
Taking on the ‘five-alarm’ mental health crisis
The latest rash of mass shootings has reignited the national conversation on gun violence and mental health. It’s a pattern that leaves advocates such as […]
Health Care — Florida COVID fight ramps up
Tonight, Beyoncé is dropping her first single in two years. It’s called “Break My Soul.” Are you ready? As COVID vaccines for infants, toddlers and […]
First probable monkeypox cases reported in Missouri, Indiana
State health officials in Missouri and Indiana reported their first probable cases of monkeypox on Saturday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had […]
White House COVID adviser touts Moderna, Pfizer shots as ‘good choices’ for parents of kids under 5
White House COVID-19 response coordinator Ashish Jha on Monday heralded the recent authorization of COVID-19 vaccines for kids under the age of 5, saying it […]
Gottlieb predicts slow start for kids’ vaccines
Former U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said on Sunday that he anticipates a slow rollout for COVID-19 vaccines for children under […]
Biden adviser Jake Sullivan tests positive for COVID-19
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan tested positive on Saturday for COVID-19, according to the White House. Sullivan typically […]
Democrats call on Google to look into search results, ads tied to misleading clinics
A group of Democratic senators and representatives called on Google to look into search results and ads tied to “anti-abortion ‘fake clinics’” amid a recent […]
These cities, states have said they won’t enforce an abortion ban
After a leaked Supreme Court draft decision indicated the high court is poised to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, which would effectively eliminate […]
Biden calls greenlighting of COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5 a ‘monumental step’
President Biden on Saturday called the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) approval of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for children under five a […]
CDC panel votes to recommend COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisory committee on Saturday unanimously voted to recommend Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5, a […]
Walensky signs off on Pfizer, Moderna COVID vaccines for children under 5
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky backed an advisory committee’s recommendation on Saturday that will allow children under the age of 5 […]
DeSantis escalates feud with White House
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is escalating his feud with the White House over the COVID-19 response as he positions himself for a possible presidential […]
Health Care — COVID vaccines for kids take another step forward
The Hill illustration, Madeline Monroe/iStock One beloved aardvark may have left us earlier this year when “Arthur” ended its 25-year run on PBS, but the […]
UK: 50 new monkeypox cases in biggest epidemic beyond Africa
LONDON (AP) — British health officials reported another 50 cases of monkeypox across the country on Friday, for a total of 574 cases. That makes […]
Clyburn hits DeSantis: Reverse or explain ‘inexplicable’ decision over child COVID-19 vaccines
House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) demanded that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) reverse or explain his decision after he declined to order COVID-19 vaccines for children under […]
Omicron less likely to cause long COVID than delta: study
The omicron variant of the coronavirus is substantially less likely than the earlier delta variant to cause symptoms of long COVID-19, according to a new […]
FDA signs off on COVID vaccines for kids age 5 and younger
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday gave the green light to COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5 and younger, a key step towards making […]
More than 400,000 bottles of over-the-counter medication recalled due to issues with child-proofing
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on Thursday announced the recall of over 400,000 bottles of over-the-counter medicine due to issues with the child-resistant packaging, […]
Health Care — COVID funding request hits pushback from GOP senator
Hold up. We’re getting a new Beyoncé album next month, and we already know what it’s going to be called: “Rennaissance.” Today in health care, top […]
DeSantis: Florida won’t provide state resources for giving COVID shots to kids under 5
Florida will not dedicate any state resources to vaccinating young children against COVID-19, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Thursday. Responding to a question following a […]
Top GOP senator knocks Biden officials’ calls for more COVID-19 funding
A top Republican senator on Thursday pushed back hard against calls from Biden administration health officials for more funding to fight COVID-19, saying that he […]
Birx to testify publicly in Congress about Trump pandemic response
Deborah Birx, who served as former President Trump’s coronavirus response coordinator, will testify publicly in Congress for the first time since leaving office next week […]
4 in 10 saddled with debt from medical, dental bills: poll
Four out of 10 Americans say they are saddled with active debt from medical and dental polls, according to a new KFF Health Care Debt […]
26 Democrats call on Biden to expand vaccine cooperation with Cuba
A group of House Democrats is urging the Biden administration to further soften sanctions against Cuba to aid distribution of the Caribbean nation’s COVID-19 vaccines […]
Watch live: Fauci, Walensky testify on COVID-19 efforts before Senate panel
White House adviser Anthony Fauci and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky will testify Thursday before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and […]
Health Care — Vaccines for kids clears key hurdle
We have our first peek at Ryan Gosling in his role as Ken for the new Barbie movie set to come out next year. Today in health […]
Florida only state yet to pre-order COVID vaccines for kids under 5
Florida is the only state in the country that has not pre-ordered from the federal government any COVID-19 vaccines for kids 5 and under, according […]
FDA advisers recommend authorization for Moderna’s COVID shot in kids 5 and under
An outside Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel on Wednesday unanimously recommended the agency grant emergency use authorization to Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for children […]
FDA advisers recommend authorizing Pfizer, Moderna’s COVID shots in kids 5 and under
Long awaited COVID-19 shots for the youngest children are one step closer to being available after a Food and Drug Administration advisory panel on Wednesday […]
Fauci tests positive for COVID-19
Anthony Fauci, the government’s top infectious diseases expert, tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday but is experiencing “mild symptoms,” the National Institutes of Health said. “He is […]
Nebraska governor tests positive for COVID-19
Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts (R) announced on Wednesday that he and first lady Susanne Shore have tested positive for COVID-19. “The First Lady and I […]
COVID-19 hits a US plateau: Why aren’t cases going up or down?
Coronavirus cases in the U.S. have hit a plateau of around 100,000 new cases per day with little indication on whether they will rise or […]
Two-thirds of older Americans see health care costs as a financial burden: survey
At least two-thirds of older Americans see healthcare costs as a financial burden, according to a new West Health-Gallup survey published Wednesday. About 24 percent […]
Health Care — WHO to decide if monkeypox is a health emergency
For those who crave pizza-related news, Little Caesars is now the official pizza sponsor for the NFL, replacing Pizza Hut, which has held the position for […]
Panel recommends FDA authorize Moderna vaccine for kids, teens 6 to 17
A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel on Tuesday recommended the agency expand the authorization of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine to children and teenagers ages […]
Lawmakers seek bipartisan path for improving kidney disease care
Reps. Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) and Donald Payne, Jr. (D-N.J.) touched on their own personal experiences with kidney disease on Tuesday as inspiration for seeking bipartisan […]
Lyme disease becoming more prevalent: analysis
Roughly 14 percent of the global population has been infected with Lyme disease, and its prevalence is only growing, according to a study published Monday. […]
Chicago officials urge monkeypox precautions at summer gatherings
The Chicago Department of Public Health is encouraging residents to take precautions when gathering with others this summer as a handful of monkeypox cases have […]
First probable monkeypox case reported in Ohio
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) on Monday said it has identified the state’s first likely case of monkeypox in an Ohio man. As with […]
FDA approves alopecia treatment
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a full-body treatment for alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder that can cause hair loss and baldness occurring […]
One-third in new poll say most people around them have moved past pandemic, but they haven’t
More than a third of Americans say in a poll released Tuesday that they have not moved past the pandemic but believe others around them […]
Managing the backlog of care
Two years into the pandemic, governments worldwide have started to relax their social distancing policies. However, healthcare systems continue to be severely impacted by ongoing […]
Mexico returns to CDC’s highest-level COVID warning
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its travel warning for Mexico, saying the country now is a Level 3 for a […]
The Hill’s Health Care — White House faces battle getting kids under 5 vaxxed
AP Photo RIP to Philip Baker Hall. The actor who played the iconic library cop Lt. Joe Bookman on “Seinfeld” died on Sunday at the age of 90. As […]
Health Secretary Becerra tests positive for COVID-19 twice in less than a month
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, the agency announced, the second time he has been infected in less […]
Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine effective for children under 5: FDA staff
A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) briefing document released Sunday said that Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for children under 5. […]
White House faces uphill challenge getting kids under 5 vaccinated
The Biden administration faces an uphill battle to convince parents to give COVID-19 shots to children under 5 years old. More than a year and […]
Senate gun deal provides nationwide funding for mental health clinics
The bipartisan Senate deal aimed at preventing gun violence includes funding for a nationwide expansion of community mental health clinics, senators said Sunday. The […]
Here are ways to protect yourself and others from monkeypox
The number of monkeypox cases in non-endemic countries is continuing to rise, but health authorities say the outbreak is containable and poses a low risk […]
Why experts say monkeypox shouldn’t damper Pride Month celebrations
Increasing monkeypox cases are casting a bit of a shadow on celebrations across the country recognizing Pride Month, though experts generally said people should exercise […]
CDC director signs order ending COVID-19 testing requirement for international travelers
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky signed an order on Friday ending a requirement for international travelers to show a negative […]
FDA says Moderna COVID vaccine safe and effective for young children
Reviewers at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said in briefing documents released on Friday that Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine is both effective and safe for […]
Health Care — US scraps international testing rule
If you’re a cat person, check out this video of a cat fighting off a coyote on a porch and holding its own. Today in health care, […]
Feds buy 500,000 more vaccine doses to fight monkeypox
Health officials announced on Friday that the White House has ordered 500,000 more doses of a vaccine believed to be effective against monkeypox. Dawn O’Connell, […]
Travel industry cheers CDC’s removal of testing requirement
Airlines and travel groups cheered the Biden administration’s decision to lift its COVID-19 testing requirement for air travelers entering the U.S., a long-sought victory for […]
US military confirms its first case of monkeypox
The Pentagon on Friday confirmed its first known case of monkeypox in the U.S. military. An active-duty service member based in Germany recently tested positive […]
Combination of common chemicals may be curbing sperm count: study
A combination of everyday chemicals found in people’s bodies may be associated with a worldwide plunge in male fertility, a new study has found. Sperm […]
Biden officials ending international travel testing requirement
The Biden administration announced Friday that it is ending a requirement that international travelers test negative for the coronavirus before coming to the United States. […]
Health Care — Administration plans getting vaccines to kids under 5
The Smothers Brothers were ahead of their time: Two people fell into a vat of chocolate at an M&M/Mars factory in central Pennsylvania. They weren’t hurt but said they […]
Remission seen in every rectal cancer patient in small study of drug
A new drug called dostarlimab saw astonishing results in a 12-person rectal cancer trial: Every one of the dozen patients went into remission. All the […]
WHO report on COVID-19 origin suggests more investigation into lab leak
The possibility that the coronavirus could have escaped from a lab warrants “further investigations,” a group of World Health Organization (WHO) scientists said in a […]
Watch live: White House COVID-19 response team holds press briefing
The White House COVID-19 response team and public health officials will hold a press briefing Thursday morning. The event is scheduled to begin at 11 […]
Biden says he is weighing executive orders on abortion rights
President Biden said late Wednesday that he is considering signing an executive order on abortion rights if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade later […]
White House unveils plans to roll out COVID-19 vaccines for kids 5 and under
Ten million pediatric COVID-19 vaccine doses will be available for states, Tribes and other jurisdictions to pre-order in anticipation of vaccinations for kids ages 5 […]
Abbott, FDA warned of problems at plant months earlier than previously known: report
Abbott Laboratories and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) were notified about possible problems at an Abbott plant in Sturgis, Mich. that makes baby formula […]
Health Care – White House shifts COVID funds
Are you having or did you recently have a COVID baby? Are you having trouble coming up with a name? Worry not, because IKEA has you […]
Lawmakers focus on prevention, cures to curb US health insurance costs
House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) and Rep. David Schweikert (R-Ariz.) discussed their differing visions for an improved health care system on Wednesday, with the […]
New versions of omicron variant gaining ground in US
Omicron COVID-19 subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 represent an increasing amount of new infections in the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, […]
Measure your omnichannel maturity with our new tool
Our Omnichannel Maturity tool is designed for biopharmaceutical, healthcare technology, and wellness companies that are driven to develop integrated and customer-centric omnichannel experiences. This simple […]
More than 1,000 monkeypox cases confirmed globally: WHO
Over a thousand monkeypox cases have been identified in dozens of countries where the disease is not endemic, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), […]
White House shifts COVID-19 funds due to stalemate on new money
The White House said Wednesday it is cutting funds from some areas of its COVID-19 response in order to shift money to vaccines and treatments, […]
Moderna says updated vaccine works better against omicron variant
Moderna on Wednesday said that a new version of its vaccine provided a superior immune response against the COVID-19 omicron variant, making it the lead […]
Health Care — White House braces for Roe v. Wade ruling
Ahead of tomorrow’s NBA Finals Game 3, watch a group of Golden State Warriors players try (and mostly fail) to pronounce city names in Massachusetts. A […]
FDA panel gives nod to Novavax COVID-19 shot
An outside advisory panel voted overwhelmingly to recommend the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorize a COVID-19 vaccine made by Novavax for use in adults, […]
Here are the states with monkeypox cases
Monkeypox has been found in 12 states and Washington, D.C., just weeks after it was first detected in the U.S., according to the Centers for […]
Warnock presses Schumer to hold vote on bill to lower insulin costs
Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) is pressuring Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) to hold a vote on legislation to lower the cost of insulin. Warnock […]
Watchdog presses NIH over foreign funding disclosures
The oversight office for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a report Tuesday that found a majority of the National Institutes of […]
Pennsylvania governor tests positive for COVID-19 for second time
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D) tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday for a second time but is experiencing “mild” symptoms. He tweeted Monday night that […]
Four destinations added to COVID travel warning list
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added four destinations to its list of “high” risk travel locations for COVID-19. Guyana, Mongolia, Namibia […]
Monkeypox: CDC’s new warning level explained
(NewsNation) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) elevated their travel advisory for monkeypox after more cases were confirmed around the world. The […]
More than 82 million COVID vaccine doses have gone to waste: report
Over 82 million COVID-19 vaccines were discarded by pharmacies and U.S. states, territories and federal agencies, according to a new report. NBC News reported that […]
Health Care — Pfizer to expand domestic manufacturing of Paxlovid
An errant sled dog who went missing three months ago — named Leon — has been found safe in Alaska about 150 miles away from where he […]
Biden announces fifth baby formula mission, shipment to come from Germany
President Biden on Monday announced a fifth mission to bring infant formula to the U.S. from overseas, with the most recent shipment arriving from Cologne, […]
White House criticizes Louisiana abortion bill as ‘radical’
The White House on Monday forcefully criticized a bill moving through the Louisiana state legislature that would ban most abortions and impose criminal penalties on […]
Pfizer investing $120M to boost US COVID-19 treatment production
Pfizer announced Monday that it is investing $120 million to boost production of its COVID-19 treatment pills in the United States. The move will […]
First possible monkeypox case reported in DC
The first possible monkeypox case in Washington, D.C. has been identified in a resident who recently travelled to Europe. DC Health said the resident was […]
More voters than ever say abortion will be important factor in elections: Gallup
More registered voters now say candidates must align with their views on abortion to win their vote than at any time during Gallup’s polling on […]
Push for normalcy wins out in COVID wars
As Americans start a third summer living amid the specter of the coronavirus, their attitude to the pandemic has shifted. Even as infections rise to […]
COVID-19 cases are on the rise. Does it matter anymore?
COVID-19 cases have risen in the U.S. to around 100,000 per day, and the real number could be as much as five times that, given […]
Abbott Nutrition resumes production of baby formula at Michigan facility amid nationwide shortage
Abbott Nutrition announced on Saturday that its Sturgis, Mich., facility is resuming its production of infant formula and estimated that its EleCare infant formula would […]
Health Care — US monkeypox cases double in one week
Getty Apparently, we should all be living in Peoria, Ill., at least according to this TikTok influencer profiled by BuzzFeed. The number of likely monkeypox […]
Health insurers will pay $1 billion in rebates this year: analysis
Health insurers will issue $1 billion worth of rebates to consumers this year, according to an analysis from the Kaiser Family Foundation. The rebates […]
CDC: 20 monkeypox cases detected in 11 states, viral strain identified
The number of monkeypox cases identified in the U.S. have doubled in the past week to 20, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Progressives slam HHS decision to keep higher 2022 Medicare premium
Progressives are criticizing the Biden administration’s recent announcement that the 2022 Medicare premium will not be cut despite lower-than-expected costs for a new Alzheimer’s medicine. […]
Health Care — Kids under 5 could get COVID vaccines this month
AP Photo Celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee took place today, but the young Prince Louis ended up stealing the show with online observers […]
Chicago, Philadelphia, LA County record first monkeypox cases
Chicago, Philadelphia and Los Angeles County all announced their first monkeypox cases Thursday amid growing concerns about the outbreak in the U.S. All three locations’ […]
White House says kids under 5 could get COVID-19 vaccines by June 21
The White House said Thursday that COVID-19 vaccinations for children under five could begin as soon as June 21, if the Food and Drug Administration […]
Traffic noise may impair children’s cognitive development: study
Traffic noise intruding on schools may have a detrimental impact on the development of memory and attention in elementary students, a new study finds. The […]
Watchdog opens investigation into FDA response to formula recall
A federal watchdog on Thursday said it will investigate whether the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) properly inspected an infant formula manufacturing plant operated by […]
57 percent in new poll say a woman should be able to get abortion for any reason
More than half of Americans believe a woman should be able to get an abortion for any reason, according to a new Wall Street Journal […]
Americans identifying as ‘pro-choice’ near record high: Gallup
More than half of Americans identify as “pro-choice” on abortion rights, almost equaling the record-high of that identified as such in 1995, according to a […]
Report: Omnichannel advice for the life science industry
In the healthcare sector and beyond, the adoption of digital tools and novel analytics has exploded. However, unlike many consumer industries, biopharma, medical technology, and […]
Pfizer completes application to FDA for vaccine for children under 5
Pfizer said on Wednesday that is has completed its emergency use application to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to administer its COVID-19 vaccine to […]
Health Care — Biden not immediately aware of baby formula crisis
AP Photo In another example of how janitors aren’t paid enough, this custodian in California was able to trap a mountain lion that had gotten into a […]
Biden not aware of infant formula crisis until April
President Biden on Wednesday said he was not personally aware of the severity of the infant formula shortage until early April, months into the shutdown […]
Florida health care providers challenge state’s 15-week abortion ban
A group of Florida health care providers filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging the state’s 15-week abortion law, which will go into effect next month. The […]
Industry middlemen driving up prices of generic drug prescriptions as much as 20 percent: research
U.S. consumers are overpaying billions for generic drugs due to the cost being driven up by middlemen in the pharmaceutical industry, according to a report […]
Small amounts of some drugs temporarily decriminalized in British Columbia amid opioid crisis
Small amounts of certain drugs like heroin, cocaine and meth will be decriminalized in British Columbia starting next year as the province grapples with rising […]
3.7 million bottles of baby formula headed to US in Operation Fly Formula
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced it had arranged two additional shipments of infant formula to come to the U.S. from overseas as part of […]
Study: Coffee may be linked with lower risk of death
Drinking moderate amounts of coffee was linked to a lower risk of death in a new study, though experts caution there are still important unknowns. […]
Senators push for expansion of community mental health clinics
Sens. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) are calling on lawmakers to expand Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) nationwide. “This is an important […]
Inaccurate oxygen level readings delayed COVID-19 therapies for Black, Hispanic patients: study
COVID-19 patients in racial and ethnic minority groups were delayed in receiving therapies because of an inaccurate reading of oxygen saturation levels, according to a […]
Health Care — Tensions rise over drug pricing
The Hill, Greg NashK-pop boy band BTS gave the White House something of a ratings boost, bringing in nearly 200,000 online viewers while speaking out […]
UK recommends people who test positive for monkeypox abstain from sex
The UK Health Security Agency on Monday issued guidance recommending that people who test positive monkeypox abstain from sexual activity while they are symptomatic. “People […]
Pediatric suicide attempts by poisoning on the rise, study says
The number of suspected suicide attempts by poisoning among children rose sharply between 2015 and 2020, recent research suggests. University of Virginia researchers conducted a study based on cases reported […]
Most pregnant women believe or are unsure about COVID-19 vaccine misinformation: poll
Seven in ten women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant believe or are unsure about false claims related to COVID-19 vaccines, a Kaiser […]
How to drive telehealth adoption
Patients are consumers who expect ease, convenience, and efficiency when accessing healthcare. Today, accessing healthcare services requires more technology than ever. With the introduction of […]
Pride parades should go on despite monkeypox concerns: WHO
A World Health Organization (WHO) adviser said on Monday that people should not change their plans to attend pride parades next month amid the increased […]
WHO labels monkeypox a ‘moderate’ public health risk
The World Health Organization (WHO) has labeled monkeypox a “moderate” public health risk, after more than 250 confirmed cases were reported across the globe. In […]
Novavax hopes FDA go-ahead will boost lagging US vaccinations
Federal regulators appear poised to finally authorize a COVID-19 vaccine from Novavax in the coming weeks, a move that the company hopes can help improve […]
US, Canada investigating strawberries linked to hepatitis A outbreak
Several health agencies in the United States and Canada are investigating a hepatitis A outbreak potentially connected to organic strawberries purchased in March and April. […]
Worries about coming ObamaCare premium spikes intensify
Democrats are growing increasingly concerned that a spike in ObamaCare premiums could hit this fall right before the midterm elections. The party is already facing major headwinds […]
As summer begins, US COVID-19 cases six times higher than last year
As the US marks Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer, the seven-day average for COVID-19 cases in the U.S. are more than […]
School counselors say students socially, emotionally frozen amid pandemic: NYT survey
Many students across the United States are socially and emotionally frozen at their age when the pandemic hit, according to school counselors surveyed by the […]
WHO: 650 children diagnosed with severe hepatitis since April
The World Health Organization said on Sunday said that 650 cases of severe hepatitis cases have been reported in 33 countries between April 5 and […]
Health Care – Committee launches probe of birth control coverage
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Medicare premium increase from Alzheimer’s drug to be lowered next year
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra announced on Friday that Medicare premiums would be adjusted for 2023 following a report that found the cost […]
What we know about monkeypox cases in the US
Nine likely cases of monkeypox have been identified in the U.S. so far as the virus continues to spread throughout Western countries, outside of the […]
House Oversight panel presses insurers on free birth control coverage
The House Oversight and Reform Committee is pressing major health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers on their coverage of contraceptives, saying they may not be […]
Healthcare — Formula shortage could last until July
Welcome to Thursday’s Overnight Health Care, where we’re following the latest moves on policy and news affecting your health. Subscribe here: K-pop superstars BTS […]
Formula shortage won’t end until July, FDA chief says
The nation’s infant formula shortage likely won’t be fully resolved until late July, the head of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) told senators Thursday. […]
CDC: Nine monkeypox cases confirmed across seven states
Nine monkeypox cases across seven states in the U.S. have been confirmed as of this week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
40 percent of Americans say abortion is one of their most important issues: survey
About 40 percent of Americans list abortion as one of the most important issues in the country, according to a new Marquette Law School Poll. […]
Oklahoma governor signs law banning abortion at conception, becomes strictest in the US
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) signed a bill into law Wednesday that bans abortion at conception in his state, the strictest […]
Health Care – FDA chief admits agency lagged on formula shortage
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FDA chief admits slow response to formula shortage
The Food and Drug Administration’s response to multiple reports of contamination at a baby formula manufacturing plant was delayed due to a COVID-19 outbreak and […]
Vaccines may offer ‘only partial protection’ against long COVID: study
COVID-19 vaccinations may only offer limited protection against long COVID symptoms, according to a study published this week in the peer-reviewed Nature science journal. Researchers […]
CVS to halt prescriptions for controlled substances from telehealth startups
CVS Pharmacy will no longer be accepting prescriptions for controlled substances issued by telehealth companies Cerebral and Done Health, citing ongoing concerns that were unable […]
Top FDA official says he didn’t see whistleblower’s baby formula plant complaint for four months
A top official at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said in an interview published Wednesday that he did not see a whistleblower’s complaint regarding […]
West Virginia announces $161.5 million opioid settlement with drug companies
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Wednesday announced a $161.5 million settlement with two drug companies over their role in the opioid epidemic, providing […]
Health Care — Blue states brace for wave of patients after Roe ruling
The Hill, Greg Nash Bruce Springsteen announced a long-awaited tour…. but it doesn’t start until February. Today in health care, blue states are preparing […]
Pandemic disrupted HIV prevention efforts, CDC report says
The COVID-19 pandemic severely hampered HIV testing in the U.S., leading to a significant drop-off in the number of diagnosed infections from 2019 to 2020, […]
Lawmakers warn antibiotic-resistant infections could spur next pandemic
Lawmakers on Tuesday warned that superbugs – microorganisms that have evolved to resist existing antibiotics – pose a looming public health threat that could spur […]
FTC opens inquiry into baby formula shortage
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced an inquiry Tuesday into the infant formula shortage and said it will assess the impact of mergers and acquisitions […]
Employers are not accommodating people disabled by long COVID, activists tell House panel
Some people disabled by long COVID are struggling in the workplace, with employers refusing to make accommodations for the new condition, disability activists told a […]
Long COVID symptoms can last more than a year, researchers say
A new study published on Tuesday found that long COVID symptoms can last 14.8 months after initial infection. The study comes as researchers try to […]
[Webinar] Patient Centricity Drives Action: Research Supports Value of Social Health
As healthcare evolves to become more consumer-centric, the value of social health – the dynamic, real-time action people take to find meaningful connections and share […]
Births increase in US for first time in seven years
The U.S. birth rate increased for the first time in seven years in 2021, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report released […]
WHO says monkeypox ‘containable’
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday said the monkeypox outbreak is still “containable” in non-endemic countries, or those without significant spread of the zoonotic […]
Blue state abortion providers plan for cascade of red state patients
Abortion providers and reproductive rights advocates in Democratic-controlled states are preparing for a wave of patients traveling from conservative neighbors when the U.S. Supreme Court […]
Health Care – Pfizer vaccine 80 percent effective in young kids
The Washington, D.C., football team could be moving nearly 30 miles south of the city— down one of the most congested stretches of highway on the East Coast. […]
CDC releasing some smallpox vaccine doses for monkeypox
Officials for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday said the agency is releasing doses of a smallpox vaccine in response to […]
Vulnerable House Democrats urge action to prevent ObamaCare premium hike this fall
A group of vulnerable House Democrats is warning of spikes in ObamaCare premiums this fall, saying that enhanced financial assistance from last year’s relief bill […]
Here are the signs and symptoms of monkeypox
Worries about monkeypox, a disease related to the much more deadly smallpox, are growing as cases rise in a number of countries. Only three cases […]
Here are the 50 Jif peanut butter products being recalled
J.M. Smucker, the company that produces Jif peanut butter, last week recalled around 50 types of its products last week over concerns there might be […]
One-third of Americans in new poll say pandemic is over
One-third of respondents to a new Gallup poll published on Monday said they believe the COVID-19 pandemic is over. The poll found that 34 percent […]
Merkley tests COVID-19 positive, a complication in 50-50 Senate
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) said Monday that he had tested positive for COVID-19, an announcement that could throw a wrench in Democrats’ agenda this week […]
Sex at two Europe raves may explain unusual monkeypox outbreaks, says WHO expert
A longtime World Health Organization (WHO) infectious disease expert said the recent outbreaks of monkeypox may be explained by sexual transmission from two recent raves […]
CDC, Florida health officials investigating state’s first presumptive monkeypox case
The Florida Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating a presumptive case of monkeypox that has been identified […]
Keeping pressure on the global COVID fight
Gayle Smith, CEO of the nonprofit, nonpartisan global advocacy group ONE Campaign, is making it her mission to vaccinate the world against COVID-19. To date, […]
Harris, Murthy to outline recommendations to address health worker burnout
Vice President Harris and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on Monday will visit Children’s National Hospital to highlight the issue of burnout and mental health among […]
Biden says monkeypox quarantine requirements unlikely, but ‘people should be careful’
President Biden on Monday said he does not expect the United States to impose quarantine requirements for individuals infected by or exposed to monkeypox, but […]
Jill Biden celebrates new childhood cancer partnership with Costa Rica
First Lady Jill Biden visited a children’s hospital in Costa Rica’s capital on Sunday to celebrate a new partnership to combat childhood cancer. “Together, we […]
Jif peanut butter products recalled over salmonella concerns
The company that makes Jif peanut butter is recalling dozens of products after reporting a potential salmonella contamination in jars produced at a Kentucky facility. […]
UN agency denounces ‘homophobic and racist stereotypes’ in monkeypox reporting
UNAIDS released a statement on Sunday condemning reporting on monkeypox that includes “portrayals of LGBTI and African people” that the agency said “reinforce homophobic and […]
Baby formula bill faces rocky terrain in Senate
Emergency funding legislation aimed at addressing the infant formula shortage is facing rocky terrain in the Senate, as Republican leaders are reluctant to say if […]
WHO expecting more monkeypox cases to emerge
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday said it is expecting more cases of monkeypox to emerge after a handful of infections were detected in […]
Biden says ‘everybody’ should be concerned about monkeypox
President Biden said Sunday that “everybody” should be concerned about the recent cases of monkeypox detected in the United States and Europe. Biden, who […]
Abbott CEO details ‘serious steps’ company is taking to address baby formula shortage
Abbott Laboratories CEO Robert Ford described the “serious steps” his company is taking to address the baby formula shortage, which he said was “exacerbated” by […]
FDA, CDC investigate salmonella outbreak connected to Jif peanut butter products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Friday that it is conducting an investigation into a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to Jif peanut butter […]
As cases rise, Americans are ‘checked out’ on COVID-19
COVID-19 cases are on the rise, but many Americans are over thinking of the virus as a crisis. Even in blue cities, restaurants are packed […]
Biden signs bill to protect access to baby formula amid shortage
President Biden on Saturday passed a bill intended to expand access to baby formula for certain families amid a shortage in the United States after […]
Biden says US has offered vaccines to North Korea but got no response
President Biden said Saturday the United States has offered vaccines to North Korea and China to help fight COVID-19 outbreaks, but neither has responded. “The […]
Health Care — Democrats ramp up pressure over COVID impasse
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CDC warns doctors to watch for monkeypox
Federal health officials on Friday advised clinicians to watch out for a telltale rash that could be a symptom of monkeypox, a rare viral infection […]
CDC: 1 new death from unexplained pediatric hepatitis, potential cause remains elusive
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday confirmed one possible new death from the unexplained cases of pediatric hepatitis that have been […]
Walensky signs off on COVID booster recommendation for children 5-11
Director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Rochelle Walensky formally signed off on recommending COVID-19 vaccine boosters for children between the ages […]
White House announces first government flights to deliver baby formula from Europe to US
The Biden administration on Thursday announced the first flights will take place in the coming days to deliver infant formula from Europe to the United […]
Health Care — FDA commissioner faces Congress on baby formula
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Senate passes bill to expand infant formula access
Legislation that aims to protect low-income families from infant formula shortages passed the Senate by unanimous consent on Thursday. The Access to Baby Formula Act […]
Five ways Democrats are trying to tackle the baby formula shortage
Democrats are facing rising pressure to take action on the baby formula shortage as parents struggle to feed their children due to a series of […]
CDC board votes in favor of recommending COVID-19 vaccine boosters for kids 5-11
The vaccine advisory board for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday voted in favor of recommending COVID-19 vaccine boosters for children […]
Harris meets with abortion providers, condemns ‘outrageous’ Oklahoma law
Vice President Harris on Thursday spoke with a group of abortion providers who she said are serving “on the front lines” of a “war on […]
FDA chief: Infant formula shortages could begin to ease within days
The head of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) told a House panel Thursday that the infant formula shortages will begin to ease over the […]
Democratic senators introduce bill to avoid future formula shortages
A group of Senate Democrats introduced a bill on Thursday to protect families who rely on infant formula and other essential sources of nutrition (ESN) […]
Senators press FDA commissioner on infant formula shortage
Sens. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and John Hoeven (R-N.D.) sent a letter to Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) commissioner Dr. Robert Califf on Thursday pressing him […]
CDC now investigating 180 cases of unexplained hepatitis in children
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now looking into 180 cases of pediatric hepatitis that have been reported over the past seven […]
Harris to meet virtually with abortion providers
Vice President Harris on Thursday will meet virtually with abortion providers from around the country to highlight the Biden administration’s support for reproductive rights after […]
Here are the Republicans who bucked the party on baby formula bills
A handful of Republican lawmakers bucked their party on Wednesday in votes on two separate bills aiming to address the nationwide baby formula shortage causing […]
House passes bills to address baby formula shortage
The House on Wednesday passed two bills aimed at addressing a nationwide shortage of infant formula. The main piece of legislation, sponsored by Rep. Rosa […]
Health Care — Biden takes action on formula shortage
The circus is back in town — “Pharma bro” Martin Shkreli was released early from federal prison on Wednesday after serving time for securities fraud. […]
Massachusetts reports first confirmed U.S. case of monkeypox this year
Massachusetts on Wednesday reported the first confirmed U.S. case of monkeypox this year in a man who had recently travelled to Canada. The case comes […]
Health Secretary Becerra tests positive for COVID-19 during trip to Berlin
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday while traveling in Berlin, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) […]
‘Pharma bro’ Martin Shkreli released from prison
Martin Shkreli, the notorious so-called “Pharma bro” who garnered controversy when he significantly raised the price of AIDS medication, was released from prison on Wednesday. […]
White House: US falling behind in line for new vaccines without new funding
White House COVID-19 response coordinator Ashish Jha warned on Wednesday that every day that goes by without Congress providing funding to fight the virus, the […]
CDC official expresses concern over UK monkeypox outbreak
A senior official for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday said she was concerned over the outbreak of monkeypox in the […]
