RFK Jr. as HHS Secretary: Scientists’ Opinions and Analysis
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. This decision has sparked controversy, as RFK Jr. is known for being a vaccine skeptic. The...
CAR-T Therapy Shows Promise for Treating Autoimmune Diseases without Impacting Fertility
President-elect Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the country’s new health secretary, which has caused a stir in the biotech community. Kennedy is known for being a vaccine skeptic, and his appointment...
Alzheimer’s Drug Reversal & Bavarian Nordic’s Trump Views: Pharmalittle Update
As the week comes to an end, it's time to start thinking about weekend plans. Whether it's tidying up, taking a trip to see a college campus, or catching up on reading, there are...
Navigating the Corporate Ladder: Recent Movements and Trends
In the world of corporate movements and trends, it's always exciting to hear about new hires, promotions, and other changes within companies. If you have any news to share about someone new joining your...
RFK Jr.’s Potential Impact on Vaccine Maker Legal Protections as HHS Secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump's pick for secretary of Health and Human Services, is not a fan of laws that protect vaccine manufacturers from lawsuits. If he assumes the position, he could potentially...
CRISPR Therapy Shows Superior Benefit for Cardiomyopathy Patients
Intellia Therapeutics CEO John Leonard has been facing a familiar situation for the past few years. The company has been sharing positive results from its gene editing trials, only to see its stock prices...
New MPOX Strain Detected in California – First U.S. Case
California recently reported the first case of a new strain of mpox, a virus that is spreading from person to person. The infected individual had traveled from Eastern Africa, where the virus is currently...
Understanding RFK Jr.’s Stance on Food, Vaccines, Abortion, and the FDA
President-elect Trump’s announcement that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is nominated to lead the Department of Health and Human Services has sparked both support and concern. If confirmed by the Senate, RFK Jr. could bring...
Breakthrough in Telehealth Prescriptions for Stimulants and Addiction Treatment
Federal officials recently announced a breakthrough in telehealth prescriptions for stimulants and addiction treatment. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has extended the temporary rules that allowed health providers to prescribe drugs for opioid addiction...
The Rise of Concierge Medicine: Exploring the High Costs for Patients
Money has the power to make life easier in many ways. From first-class airline tickets to VIP theme park passes, having extra cash can streamline your experiences. But what if you could use that...
CAR-T Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Aggressive Brain Tumors in Young Patients
Michelle Monje-Deisseroth, a medical student about 20 years ago, treated patients with a type of brain tumor called diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas, or DIPG. These tumors are difficult to treat because they wrap around...
Why Everyone Should Get a Flu Vaccine This Year
Flu Vaccine
A number of flu vaccines will be available this season. These include:• injectable flu vaccines, or flu shots. These include:• Flu shots that are made with inactivated influenza viruses.• One flu shot that...