Tag: Health

Eli Lilly Breaks New Ground in Addiction Treatment ResearchEli Lilly, the pharmaceutical giant behind the popular weight loss drug Zepbound, has made a groundbreaking announcement. The company is set to embark on a study...

Amber's Story: Overdosing on WeedAmber Herrin, a 19-year-old from Petal, Mississippi, had a terrifying experience with edibles when she decided to try them with a friend at the age of 17. After consuming three...

U.S. Bird Flu Cases Mystify Scientists: An Unprecedented PhenomenonIn a remarkable turn of events, the United States has witnessed an outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza among cattle that has perplexed scientists and health authorities...

Sarepta Therapeutics has announced a significant partnership with Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals to develop RNA-based drugs for rare diseases. The deal includes a $500 million cash payment from Sarepta to Arrowhead, along with a $325 million...

Good day, everyone! We hope you are all well despite the rainy weather. Remember, each day is a gift waiting to be unwrapped. As we take a short break for the upcoming holiday, let's...

Diabetes is a common disorder that affects many Americans. It can lead to serious health problems such as damage to the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and heart, as well as an increased risk of certain...

Happy Tuesday! I'm Adam Feuerstein, and I'm here to bring you the latest updates in the world of biotech. It seems like all the big news in biotech decided to drop right before Thanksgiving,...

Good nutrition is crucial for maintaining good health. A healthy diet should consist of a variety of foods and beverages that provide the necessary nutrients for your body to function properly.Many individuals wonder if...

President-elect Trump has recently made some key appointments in the health sector, including the FDA commissioner, CDC director, and surgeon general. These individuals have stirred up some controversy due to their backgrounds and previous...

Ascites is the abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen, causing swelling. It can be caused by certain types of cancer, especially advanced cancer that has spread to the peritoneal cavity. When cancer cells...

Health officials in British Columbia, Canada, have concluded their investigation into a mysterious case of a teenager being infected with H5N1 bird flu. The province's public health officer, Bonnie Henry, announced that the investigation...

As our loved ones age, they may prefer to stay in the comfort of their own homes, known as "aging in place." However, this may require some planning and support to ensure they can...

Former FDA Chief Expresses Concerns Over RFK Jr.'s Senate ConfirmationIn a recent television appearance, Scott Gottlieb, the former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration under the Trump administration, has raised red flags with...

Being a caregiver or care partner is a significant responsibility that involves managing someone else's healthcare, daily tasks, financial decisions, and more. It can be overwhelming to navigate all of these responsibilities while also...

President Joe Biden and the leaders of Australia, India, and Japan recently introduced a new initiative called the Quad Cancer Moonshot Initiative. This initiative aims to combat cervical cancer in the Indo-Pacific region by...

Garth Graham, the global head of healthcare and public health at YouTube, believes that the platform plays a crucial role in providing valuable information to people worldwide. He emphasized the importance of responsibility in...

Pediatrics is a vital field in medicine that focuses on the health and well-being of children. However, recent challenges have highlighted the growing concerns within the pediatric workforce. The RSV epidemic that hit pediatric...

As a doctor, Robert Klitzman knows that healthcare providers are well-prepared to address the physical needs of patients in hospitals, but may struggle with the emotional and spiritual challenges they face. This realization prompted...

The BIOSECURE Act, a piece of legislation targeting Chinese biotechnology companies, has been the center of attention in Washington early this year. However, the fate of this bill hangs in the balance as Congress...

Vanessa Kerry, a physician specializing in pulmonary and critical care, established Seed Global Health over a decade ago to address disparities in healthcare systems worldwide, particularly in countries with limited resources. In a recent...

President-elect Trump has selected biotech investor Jim O'Neill as the nominee for deputy secretary of the Health and Human Services department. If confirmed, O'Neill would be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of various...

President-elect Trump has made his selection for the role of leading the National Institutes of Health known, with Stanford University professor Jay Bhattacharya being chosen for the position, as announced by his transition team...

Roche, a pharmaceutical company, recently announced that an experimental cancer treatment they were working on, called tiragolumab, did not improve survival rates in a major lung cancer study. The study, known as SKYSCRAPER-01, involved...

Alector Therapeutics announced that their Phase 2 trial for a potential Alzheimer's antibody, known as AL002, was unsuccessful. This setback is disappointing as the drug was considered a promising approach to treating the neurodegenerative...

The story of Cassava Sciences came to a disappointing end on Monday when their experimental drug for Alzheimer's disease, simufilam, was found to be no more effective than a placebo in a large clinical...

The United States is facing an uncertain future when it comes to vaccine policy. With potential appointees like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Mehmet Oz, Jay Bhattacharya, and Joseph A. Ladapo, public health advocates are...

Pfizer has welcomed a new R&D head, Chris Boshoff, who is expected to make significant strides in research and development to satisfy investors. Additionally, the biotech venture capital landscape is set to see some...

Intentional Genomic Alterations (IGAs) in animals refer to changes made to an animal's DNA using modern molecular technologies. These alterations can include targeted DNA sequence changes like insertions, substitutions, or deletions, among others. Common...

Novartis made a significant move in the field of gene therapy by acquiring Kate Therapeutics for up to $1.1 billion. This acquisition includes not only the gene therapy startup itself but also its drug...

Kura Oncology and the Japanese drugmaker Kyowa Kirin have joined forces in a global partnership to work on Kura’s new treatment for acute leukemia. The drug, ziftomenib, is currently in a late-stage clinical trial...