Tag: United States
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...
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...
Reaction to Trump’s selection of RFK Jr. for HHS leadership
Leaders in the biopharma world and scientific community were taken aback by the news that President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. This...
Understanding Guttate Psoriasis in Adults: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Guttate psoriasis is a skin condition that can affect people of all ages, races, and genders, but it is most commonly seen in children and individuals under 30 years old. It affects both men...
Understanding and Addressing Cardiovascular Health Disparities: Insights from Recent Studies
The recent election results may have shifted focus away from diversity, equity, and inclusion, but new research papers emphasize the importance of addressing health disparities based on socioeconomic factors. These papers, set to be...
FDA Plans to Ban Cold Medicine, Eisai’s Alzheimer’s Drug Sales, and More: Pharmalittle Update
As we approach the end of another workweek, it's time to start thinking about weekend plans. Our schedule includes tending to the Pharmalot grounds, spending time with our beloved mascots, and catching up on...
Undetected Bird Flu Infections in Farmworkers: Study Reveals Risk
For several months now, the United States has been grappling with an outbreak of the H5N1 bird flu virus that has affected dairy cattle and led to human infections. A recent study has shed...