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Bird flu: traces detected in US milk; senators push for action: Colorado became the ninth U.S. state to report a dairy herd infected with bird flu on Friday as ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-fda-says-about-1-5-commercial-milk-samples-tested-positive-bird-flu-traces-2024-04-26/
FDA approves Pfizer’s first gene therapy for rare inherited bleeding disorder : The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Pfizer’s treatment for a ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/26/fda-approves-pfizer-gene-therapy-beqvez-for-treatment-of-hemophilia-b.html
Quick Glance: FDA approves Pfizer’s gene therapy for hemophilia B
- The FDA has approved Pfizer's first gene therapy drug for a rare inherited bleeding disorder.
- Beqvez, a unique gene therapy drug by Pfizer, has been approved for adults with moderate to severe hemophilia B.
- The drug enables patients to produce Factor IX themselves to prevent and control bleeding.
- Pfizer is competing with a similar treatment from CSL Behring and planning more gene therapies for various genetic disorders.
Colombia becomes first country to restrict US beef due to bird flu in dairy cows: Colombia has restricted the import of beef and beef products coming from U.S ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/colombia-becomes-first-country-restrict-us-beef-due-bird-flu-dairy-cows-2024-04-25/
As bird flu spreads in cows, here are 4 big questions scientists are trying to answer
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/26/1247479100/bird-avian-flu-cows-cattle-milk-virus-unanswered-questions
Science is closing in on the frailties of old age: Research is finding way to extend animal lifespans but regulators are still wary of treating ageing as a ...
ft.com/content/bb0a8eb7-227a-400a-919a-ab7dd2f20f0b
One in Five Milk Samples Nationwide Shows Genetic Traces of Bird Flu: There is no evidence that the milk is unsafe to drink, scientists say. But the survey ...
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Quick Glance: Key Insights on Bird Flu-Traced Milk Safety
- FDA confirms traces of bird flu in milk, but emphasizes low public risk.
- Although genetic material of the virus was found in milk, tests show no infectious or live form.
- Authorities have not conducted specific studies on bird flu inactivation in cow's milk through pasteurization.
- Experts stress that milk with bird flu traces is safe as long as it is pasteurized and sourced from infected cows.
Merck raises 2024 profit forecast on surging sales of cancer drug Keytruda: Merck & Co on Thursday raised its annual profit and revenue forecasts on the back of ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/merck-raises-2024-profit-forecast-strong-cancer-hpv-drugs-sales-2024-04-25/
Quick Glance: Merck boosts 2024 profit outlook due to Keytruda sales
- Merck & Co. raises annual profit and revenue forecasts based on double-digit growth for the blockbuster cancer drug Keytruda.
- Sales for 2024 are estimated to be between $63.1 billion and $64.3 billion, an increase from the previous forecast.
- Keytruda recorded $6.95 billion in sales in the first quarter, a 20% increase from the previous year.
- Merck also saw strong growth with its vaccine Gardasil, the drug Vaxneuvance, and a successful acquisition of Harpoon Therapeutics in the first quarter of 2024.
What to know about Zyn, the tiny nicotine pouch that's sparked a big health debate
apnews.com/article/zyn-pouches-nicotine-smoking-teenagers-fda-424a020348cdc6495684272a2a671c6a
More than 150 people in West Virginia exposed to measles: Health officials : The first case of measles since 2009 was recently identified in the state.
abcnews.go.com/Health/150-people-west-virginia-exposed-measles-health-officials/story
Gilead posts quarterly loss on acquisition charge, revenue rises 5%: Gilead Sciences reported a first-quarter loss on Thursday after taking a $3 ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/gilead-posts-quarterly-loss-revenue-rises-5-2024-04-25/
Today marks #WorldMalariaDay 🌍
🦟 The life-threatening disease, spread to humans by some types of mosquitoes, it is preventable and curable. However ... Show more
Quick Glance: Combatting Malaria: Challenges and Solutions
- Progress in reducing malaria has stalled in recent years, especially in African regions. Pregnant women, young children, and other vulnerable groups continue to have limited access to malaria services.
- Infants and young children are disproportionately affected by malaria, especially in poorer households in sub-Saharan Africa. Pregnant women are at increased risk of malaria due to immunity loss.
- Refugees, migrants, and indigenous peoples are also at higher risk of malaria and often lack access to necessary services.
- Climate change and humanitarian emergencies contribute to making vulnerable populations more susceptible to malaria. Measures like combating discrimination and integrating malaria control interventions into universal health coverage can help achieve a malaria-free world.
What to know about the bird flu outbreak in the US after virus fragments found in milk samples
abcnews.go.com/Health/bird-flu-outbreak-us-after-fragments-found-milk/story
Bird flu tests ordered for dairy cattle that cross state lines: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has ordered bird flu tests for dairy cattle that cross ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4621194-bird-flu-tests-ordered-for-dairy-cattle-that-cross-state-lines/
Rare and fatal brain disease in two deer hunters heightens concerns about chronic wasting disease (CWD)
startribune.com/rare-and-fatal-brain-disease-in-two-deer-hunters-heightens-concerns-about-cwd/600361731/
US government will require more testing, tracking of bird flu in dairy cows: The US Department of Agriculture said Wednesday that it is issuing a federal order ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/health/tracking-bird-flu-dairy-cows/
Fauci agrees to testify in Congress on covid origins, pandemic policies: It marks the first time infectious-disease doctor Anthony S. Fauci will publicly face ...
washingtonpost.com/health/2024/04/24/fauci-congress-testimony-pandemic/
FDA Approves Antibiotic to Treat Urinary Infections: Pivmecillinam, which has been used in Europe for decades, will become available next year to women 18 and ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/health/fda-urinary-tract-infection-antibiotic.html
U.S. requires more dairy cows tested for bird flu as viral concerns grow: Dairy cows must be tested for bird flu before moving across state lines under a new ...
washingtonpost.com/health/2024/04/24/bird-flu-dairy-cow-testing/
Dairy cattle must be tested for bird flu before moving between states, agriculture officials say
apnews.com/article/bird-flu-avian-influenza-h5n1-hpai-60ce37b87616995fee5ec7faead37dde
Woman becomes 1st patient to undergo combined heart pump implant and pig kidney transplant
abcnews.go.com/Health/woman-1st-patient-undergo-combined-heart-pump-implant-pig-kidney-transplant/story
Quick Glance: Revolutionary Transplant: Heart Pump and Pig Kidney
- The first transplant surgery combining a mechanical heart pump and a gene-edited pig kidney was successfully performed at NYU Langone Health.
- The patient, 54-year-old Lisa Pisano from New Jersey, received the heart pump and pig kidney due to heart failure and end-stage kidney disease.
- Experts view xenotransplants as crucial to addressing organ shortages by transplanting animal organs into humans.
- Gene editing aims to prevent the human immune system from rejecting the animal organs, facilitating successful transplantations.
Woman Suddenly Loses Medicare Insurance in Middle of Cancer Treatment: The 67-year-old Charlotte resident said she was undergoing treatment for her stage 4 ...
newsweek.com/woman-loses-medicare-insurance-during-cancer-treatment-1893939
Celine Dion Opens Up About Her Health Struggles And Whether She’ll Perform Again: In a new interview, the five-time Grammy winner shared a message of positivity ...
huffpost.com/entry/celine-dion-vogue-france-cover-health-update_n_6626ab26e4b06e0c27098a1f
Alzheimer's drug adoption in US slowed by doctors' skepticism: Nine months into the U.S. launch of the first drug proven to slow the advance of Alzheimer's ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/alzheimers-drug-adoption-us-slowed-by-doctors-skepticism-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: Alzheimer's Drug Uptake Hindered by Doctors' Skepticism in US
- The first drug to slow the progression of Alzheimer's, Leqembi by Eisai and Biogen, is facing resistance in the US from doctors who believe the treatment is futile.
- The requirements of Leqembi, such as additional diagnostic tests, twice-monthly infusions, and regular brain scans, have led to slow adoption as many doctors express concerns about efficacy, cost, and risks.
- Despite FDA approval and proven benefits in clinical trials, many doctors still have reservations about Leqembi, hindering the widespread use of the drug.
- The companies behind Leqembi are working to improve physician and patient education to increase acceptance of the medication, aiming to treat 100,000 patients by 2026.
3.6 million Medicare enrollees may now be eligible for Wegovy coverage: About 3.6 million Medicare enrollees may qualify for coverage for the anti-obesity drug ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/health/wegovy-medicare-spending/
A transgender Tennessee woman sued the state's Department of Safety and Homeland Security on Tuesday after officials refused to change the sex on her driver's ... Show more
Transgender TN woman sues over refusal to change the designation on her license
Transgender TN woman sues over refusal to change the designation on her license
Concern grows as bird flu spreads further in US cows: 32 herds in 8 states: Experts say the US is not sharing as much data on the outbreak as it should.
arstechnica.com/science/2024/04/concern-grows-as-bird-flu-spreads-further-in-us-cows-32-herds-in-8-states/
Taking Multiple Medications? You May Need to Scale Back.: Many people in the United States are taking five or more prescription drugs. That can lead to serious ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/well/live/medication-prescription-drug-use.html
US FDA approves ImmunityBio's bladder cancer therapy: The U.S. health regulator approved on Monday ImmunityBio's combination therapy to treat a type of bladder ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-approves-immunitybios-bladder-cancer-therapy-2024-04-22/
Ugandan scientists start designing new HIV vaccine: Scientists at the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) have said they are designing an HIV vaccine
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/ugandan-scientists-start-designing-new-hiv-vaccine-4601778
Scientists say USDA is sharing too little data too slowly on H5N1 flu: When the US Department of Agriculture announced late Sunday that it had publicly posted ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/health/h5n1-usda-gisaid-genetic-sequences/
Dietary choices are linked to higher rates of preeclampsia among Latinas: For pregnant Latinas, food choices could reduce the risk of preeclampsia ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/23/dietary-choices-are-linked-to-higher-rates-of-preeclampsia-among-latinas/
CDC issues health advisory about risks of counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections
cnn.com/2024/04/23/health/cdc-health-advisory-botox-injections/
Bird Flu Virus Remnants Found In U.S. Milk Supply—FDA Says Milk Remains Safe: A large outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows as reported late last month.
forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2024/04/23/bird-flu-virus-remnants-found-in-us-milk-supply-fda-says-milk-remains-safe/
How to Monitor and Stay Safe in Extreme Heat, Using the CDC’s New HeatRisk Tool: More Americans die from heat than any other weather-related hazards ...
time.com/6970280/extreme-heat-risk-cdc-national-weather-service-tool/
Ozempic ‘oops’ babies spark debate about weight-loss shot use as fertility drugs: A surprising thing is happening to some women on weight-loss drugs who’ve ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/22/ozempic-oops-babies-spark-debate-about-weight-loss-shot-use-as-fertility-drugs/
Possible measles exposure at Indiana children's museum during total eclipse event, officials say
abcnews.go.com/US/possible-measles-exposure-indiana-childrens-museum-total-eclipse-event/story
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Vanda Pharmaceuticals case over sleep-drug patents: The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a bid by Vanda Pharmaceuticals ...
reuters.com/legal/us-supreme-court-rejects-vanda-pharmaceuticals-case-over-sleep-drug-patents-2024-04-22/
The drug war devastated Black and other minority communities. Is marijuana legalization helping?
omaha.com/news/nation-world/marijuana-legalization-us-drug-war-blacks-minorities-social-equity-enforcement/article_f880fcae-75bf-5ae9-9894-f04981256b45.html
What the cost of insulin may mean for Biden's campaign: President Joe Biden frequently cites insulin prices as he promotes a $35 price cap for Americans with ...
apnews.com/article/biden-insulin-prices-cap-campaign-impact-f969191c3c5178c91cc973a1b89c2200
Drivers try to corral scared dog running down busy highway, Ohio video shows. See it
charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article287911985.html
TODAY IN HISTORY: Disease left 40 million dead and stalked entire generation:
9news.com.au/national/today-in-history-news-headlines-on-this-day-in-pictures-famous-historical-images-crime-sport-celebrity-world-news-global-events-anniversaries/c2e944e5-20df-421e-9eeb-3f3342fe6c28
Voters should be shown what 'abortion looks like at every stage of pregnancy,' Sen. Ron Johnson says
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/22/ron-johnson-says-voters-should-be-shown-what-abortion-looks-like/73415711007/
Does 'zombie deer disease' pose risks for humans?: The deaths of two hunters who ate meat from deer infected with chronic wasting disease has scientists arguing ...
rnz.co.nz/news/world/514832/does-zombie-deer-disease-pose-risks-for-humans
Syphilis case increase sparks Colorado public health order: An alarming spike in syphilis cases in Colorado prompted a statewide public health order ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4605205-syphilis-colorado-public-health-order/
Crystal Clear Vision: Expert Advice for Preserving Healthy Eyes as You Age: Try these simple, expert-approved tips to help you achieve excellent eye health as ...
cnet.com/health/personal-care/expert-tips-for-lifelong-eye-health/
Aaron Rodgers' HIV Comments Spark Furious Backlash: The New York Jets quarterback has become known for sharing his controversial opinions and he is currently ...
newsweek.com/aaron-rodgers-hiv-comments-backlash-1891122
Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Aaron Rodgers' HIV Remarks
- Aaron Rodgers, the New York Jets quarterback, is facing strong online criticism for his contentious statements.
- Recently surfaced comments made by Aaron Rodgers regarding HIV have sparked significant backlash on social media.
- In a podcast episode from March, Rodgers alleged that the HIV/AIDS crisis of the 1980s was deliberately orchestrated by the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases with government assistance.
- Additionally, Rodgers has voiced disapproval of the handling of both health crises by Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former chief medical advisor to the U.S. president.
Asthma Inhaler Chaos Leaves Us Doctors and the Children We Treat Out of Breath: The go-to asthma inhaler prescribed by pediatricians for decades has been ...
usnews.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-18/asthma-inhaler-chaos-leaves-us-doctors-and-the-children-we-treat-out-of-breath
USDA confirms cow-to-cow transmission a factor in bird flu spread: The U.S. Department of Agriculture said this week that cow-to-cow transmission is a factor in ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/usda-confirms-cow-to-cow-transmission-factor-bird-flu-spread-2024-04-19/
Once praised, settlement to help sickened BP oil spill workers leaves most with nearly nothing
apnews.com/article/gulf-spill-lawsuits-bp-health-chemical-exposure-f3845a3cb9da869d2689452a7dec0c9c
Turning Down the Noise Around You Improves Health in Many Ways: Experts describe ways to turn down the volume, from earbuds to smartphone apps that detect ...
scientificamerican.com/article/everyday-noises-can-hurt-hearts-not-just-ears-and-the-ability-to-learn/
FBI found it ‘alarming’ that Fauci-funded virus research at Wuhan lab would leave no trace of ‘human manipulation’
nypost.com/2024/04/19/us-news/fbi-got-tip-that-fauci-funded-virus-research-at-wuhan-lab-would-leave-no-trace-of-human-manipulation/
Free COVID Home Test Kits Are Still Available: Here's How to Get Them: If you think you might have COVID, don't panic: You have plenty of options for free ...
cnet.com/health/free-covid-home-test-kits-are-still-available-heres-how-to-get-them/
What are symptoms of fake Botox illness? What to know about CDC warning: Warnings about fake Botox injections given by people not trained to give the shots are ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/fake-botox-cdc-warnings-symptoms-rcna148197
'Unabomber' Ted Kaczynski had late-stage rectal cancer and was 'depressed' before prison suicide, autopsy says
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/unabomber-ted-kaczynski-late-stage-rectal-cancer-was-depressed-prison-rcna147819
Some Older Women Need Extra Breast Scans. Why Won’t Medicare Pay?: Mammography can miss tumors in women with dense breasts, so their doctors often include ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/health/dense-breast-mammograms-medicare.html
Lifeline Connections' Camp Mariposa helps children affected by substance use: The butterfly symbolizes transformation and embarking on a new phase of life.
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/19/lifeline-connections-camp-mariposa-helps-children-affected-by-substance-use/
Eli Lilly's weight loss drug Zepbound found to reduce sleep apnea, company says: Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug Zepbound was found to reduce obstructive sleep ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/eli-lillys-weight-loss-drug-zepbound-found-reduce-sleep-apnea-company-rcna148113
Heat-Related ER Visits Rose in 2023, CDC Study Finds: As record heat enveloped the nation, the rate of emergency room visits increased compared with the previous ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/us/politics/extreme-heat-hospital-visits-climate.html
Government watchdog critical of federal mpox response: The Government Accountability Office (GAO) says in a new report that the Department of Health and Human ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4603566-gao-federal-mpox-response/
US prisons were Covid hotbed, inmates died nearly 3.5 times more than those outside
wionews.com/world/us-prisons-were-covid-hotbed-where-inmates-nearly-35-times-more-likely-died-than-those-outside-712629
Popular weight loss drugs in tight supply as Zepbound shortage could last through June
abcnews.go.com/Health/popular-weight-loss-drugs-tight-supply-zepbound-shortage/story
Amid syphilis surge, doctors call for more testing during pregnancy: A coalition of obstetricians is recommending routine blood screening at the first prenatal ...
washingtonpost.com/health/2024/04/18/screening-syphilis-baby-pregnant/
Trader Joe’s recalls basil linked to Salmonella infections: Trader Joe’s recalled its Infinite Herbs Organic Basil on Wednesday after the product was linked to ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/health/trader-joes-basil-recall-salmonella/
Aaron Rodgers' HIV Comments Spark Furious Backlash: The New York Jets quarterback has become known for sharing his controversial opinions and he is currently ...
newsweek.com/aaron-rodgers-hiv-comments-backlash-1891122
Fauci warns against 'normalisation of untruth' since pandemic : Top US doctor in Dublin to receive the Stearne Medal for his outstanding contribution ...
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41376727.html
Counterfeit Botox has been found in several states. Here’s what consumers should know.
cnn.com/2024/04/16/health/counterfeit-botox-what-to-know/
Irish team develop therapy for deadly sepsis crisis : Inthelia Therapeutics, founded by two top Irish scientists, is switching focus to block infection getting a ...
irishtimes.com/business/innovation/2024/04/18/irish-team-develop-therapy-for-deadly-sepsis-crisis/
Eli Lilly's weight loss drug Zepbound found to reduce sleep apnea, company says: Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug Zepbound was found to reduce obstructive sleep ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/eli-lillys-weight-loss-drug-zepbound-found-reduce-sleep-apnea-company-rcna148113
Could a ‘new star’ appear in the sky this summer? Here’s what to know: This is turning out to be quite the year for skywatchers.
wearegreenbay.com/news/national/could-a-new-star-appear-in-the-sky-this-summer-heres-what-to-know/
U.S. Limits Deadly Mining Dust as Black Lung Resurges: Federal regulation capping toxic airborne silica has been decades in the making. The delay has cost miners ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/us/coal-miners-black-lung-dust.html
Persistent shortage of growth hormone frustrates parents and clinicians: As a shortage of growth hormone used to treat rare diseases in children drags on ...
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/17/1245154523/norditropin-growth-hormone-shortage
Why Is There a Tick Vaccine For Dogs and Not Humans?: Certain concerns have hindered development, but several Lyme prevention drugs are currently being tested in ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/well/live/humans-dogs-vaccine-lyme-disease.html
Why some U.S. adults may need another dose of measles vaccine: Falling vaccination rates and a sharp rise in cases are raising questions for older adults who got ...
ajc.com/news/health-news/why-some-adults-may-need-another-dose-of-measles-vaccine/Q3OITMRBOVHTTJ4BHRLMBY5NSE/
Quick Glance: Measles Resurgence: Key Updates for Your Practice
- Measles have returned to the US, primarily due to declining vaccination rates and increased international travel.
- The disease is highly contagious, affecting areas with low vaccination coverage, even in states with high rates.
- Vaccination rates among kindergarteners have decreased, raising concerns about increased susceptibility to outbreaks.
- Emphasis is placed on combating misinformation about vaccines and improving public understanding of the severe risks posed by measles compared to the minimal risks of vaccination.
Paxlovid COVID Treatment Is Most Beneficial for Unvaccinated People with Risk Factors. Others May Not Need It
scientificamerican.com/article/paxlovid-covid-treatment-most-beneficial-for-unvaccinated-people-with-risk/
Small gift cards can be a key tool to stop stimulant addiction, but stigma stands in the way
cnn.com/2024/04/16/health/addiction-stimulants-treatment-contingency-management/
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