Tag: Health
Inside the Therapist’s Room: A Look at the 2024 Election
I stand before my bathroom mirror, trying to calm my breathing. It's the morning after the election, and I just found out the results an hour ago. I've rushed through my morning routine, feeling...
Navigating Ultra-Processed Foods: Dietary Experts’ Advice
Scientific experts working on the development of the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recently discussed the challenges of including ultra-processed foods due to a lack of a clear definition and limited scientific research on...
Merck Expands Portfolio with Licensing of Chinese Cancer Drug
Merck, a leading pharmaceutical company, has recently taken a strategic step to enhance its cancer drug portfolio by acquiring the licensing rights for a new cancer drug from LaNova Medicines, a Chinese firm based...
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...
Promising Drugs for Lipoprotein(a) – Reducing Risk of Heart Disease
Lipoprotein(a) is a lesser-known risk factor for heart disease that can be just as dangerous as high cholesterol. This lipoprotein can lead to plaque build-up in arteries, increasing the risk of heart attacks and...
ACA Subsidy Boost and Antitrust Speech Impact: What You Need to Know
Good day, and thank you for allowing me to share some interesting insights with you. I'm still active on the platform previously known as Twitter, which shows that old habits die hard. It seems...
The Impact of Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Vaccine Confidence and Safety:...
Donald Trump's recent win could lead to a significant impact on how vaccines are regulated and distributed in the United States due to the influence of longtime vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Kennedy...
Mutations in H5N1 Bird Flu Virus in Canadian Teenager Highlight Risk
The H5N1 bird flu virus that infected a teenager in British Columbia has undergone mutational changes making it easier to infect people, according to scientists. The teenager remains in critical condition in the hospital,...
Building Resilient Healthcare: Vanessa Kerry’s Climate Change Mission
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...
High-Dose Wegovy Trial Shows Significant Weight Loss, But Misses Zepbound Mark
High-Dose Wegovy Trial Unveils Promising ResultsIn a groundbreaking clinical trial conducted by Novo Nordisk, a high dose of their obesity drug Wegovy showed significant potential for weight loss among patients with obesity. Despite this...
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...
Novartis Acquires Kate Therapeutics to Advance Muscular Dystrophy Treatment
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...
