Tag: Public health concerns
Experiencing Vaccine-Preventable Illnesses: Real Stories and Insights
So, like, I was recently hanging out at the vet’s office, totally eavesdropping on these two older ladies chatting it up. And guess what? They were going on and on about this measles outbreak...
Is a 20th Century Technology Hindering the NIH’s Universal Flu Vaccine Project?
So like, word on the street is that the Department of Health and Human Services decided to drop half-a-billion dollars on a National Institutes of Health project to cook up a vaccine platform for...
Predicted: 1 in 6 Youth to Be Obese by 2050
In a world where health concerns are at the forefront of our minds, a recent analysis has made a startling prediction: by the year 2050, 1 in 6 young people will be classified as...
Former FDA Chief Seeks to Undermine RFK Jr.’s Senate Confirmation
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...
Pharmalittle: RFK Jr. Vaccines Scandal & Kids’ Obesity Drug Prescriptions
Good morning and welcome to a new week of work. We hope you had a refreshing weekend because now it's time to get back to the usual routine of online meetings, phone calls, and...
New Title: CVS Appoints New Chief, Obesity Medications Lower Overdoses + More News
As the week comes to a close, many of us are looking forward to the weekend and making plans to relax and unwind. Here at Pharmalot, we are preparing to tidy up our campus,...
Expanding Access to HIV Prevention Drug: ViiV Faces Criticism
ViiV Healthcare recently announced plans to increase access to its HIV prevention medication in low- and middle-income countries. This marks the second time in two years that the company has taken such steps. Despite...
Health Risks of Contaminated Water in Gaza: Skin Infections and Hepatitis Spread
Sobhia, a 7-month-old infant in Gaza, developed a painful rash on her skin due to bacteria from polluted water, according to doctors. She is just one of many children in the region who are...
Assessment: CDC Raises Concerns About Bird Flu Pandemic Risk
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released a new risk assessment regarding the H5N1 bird flu virus found in dairy cows. The assessment, conducted using the CDC’s influenza risk assessment tool...