Don’t Let Your Guard Down: Mosquito Season Continues into Fall
As summer comes to a close, the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses continues to loom large across the United States. Jennifer White, a New York state epidemiologist, warns that despite the arrival of pumpkin spice...
FDA Reconsiders Removing Eli Lilly Weight Loss Drug from Shortage List
The Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, announced on Friday that it would be revisiting its decision to remove Eli Lilly's tirzepatide, which is known as Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for obesity, from...
Arkansas Supreme Court Upholds Rejection of Abortion Rights Petitions, Blocking Ballot Measure
Arkansas Supreme Court Rules Against Abortion Rights Ballot MeasureIn a recent decision, the Arkansas Supreme Court upheld the state's rejection of signature petitions for an abortion rights ballot initiative. This ruling effectively blocks the...
Sanders and Novo Nordisk CEO clash, Roche shifts focus, and more in Pharmalittle
Bernie Sanders, the U.S. Senate health committee chair, has taken a stand against major pharmacy benefit managers in an effort to lower the prices of Novo Nordisk's popular diabetes and obesity treatments, Ozempic and...
Choosing Resilience: A Story of Overcoming Adversity | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine
Rachel George shared her story with NIH MedlinePlus Magazine to help others with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). She participated in OUD-related clinical trials at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) in Baltimore, Maryland....
The Impact of Famine in the Womb on Adult Health
Hunger claimed the lives of around 4 million people in Ukraine in the early 1930s due to Holodomor, a famine caused by the Soviet regime under Stalin's leadership. Recent research reveals the lasting impact...
Mikey Musumeci: The Rising Star of ONE Championship
Meet Mikey Musumeci: The Rising Star of ONE ChampionshipMikey Musumeci may not strike fear into his opponents at first glance, but don't let his unassuming appearance fool you. With his glasses, smile, and signature...
Understanding the Connection Between Cancer and the Flu
It is recommended that everyone aged 6 months and older should receive a flu vaccine each season. This is especially crucial for individuals with cancer or a history of cancer, as they are at...
Gaza Hospitals Launch Large-Scale Polio Vaccination Campaign
Gaza Hospitals Launch Large-Scale Polio Vaccination CampaignIn a proactive effort to combat the threat of polio in the war-torn Gaza Strip, hospitals have kicked off a significant vaccination campaign. The initiative aims to protect...
Public Health Emergency Declared in Africa Due to Multiple Variants: Mpox Outbreak
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared the increasing spread of mpox a health emergency, warning the virus might spread across international borders. A new form of mpox that can kill up...
Title: Challenges in Merck’s Cancer Treatment, Moderna’s Cutbacks, and Obesity Drugs for Kids
Challenges in Merck's Cancer Treatment, Moderna's Cutbacks, and Obesity Drugs for KidsIn the ever-evolving world of cancer treatment, recent developments have brought to light some intriguing challenges and opportunities for key players in the...
Championing CPR Education: How CPR Saved His Life and Inspired Change
Local physician and cardiac arrest survivor, Dr. Brett Daniel, is not just grateful to be alive, but he is also on a mission to champion CPR education. His harrowing experience of collapsing during a...
