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One in Five Milk Samples Nationwide Shows Genetic Traces of Bird Flu: There is no evidence that the milk is unsafe to drink, scientists say. But the survey ...
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Quick Glance: Key Insights on Bird Flu-Traced Milk Safety
- FDA confirms traces of bird flu in milk, but emphasizes low public risk.
- Although genetic material of the virus was found in milk, tests show no infectious or live form.
- Authorities have not conducted specific studies on bird flu inactivation in cow's milk through pasteurization.
- Experts stress that milk with bird flu traces is safe as long as it is pasteurized and sourced from infected cows.
US FDA says about 1 in 5 commercial milk samples tested positive for bird flu traces
reuters.com/world/us/us-fda-says-about-1-5-commercial-milk-samples-tested-positive-bird-flu-traces-2024-04-26/
Merck raises 2024 profit forecast on surging sales of cancer drug Keytruda: Merck & Co on Thursday raised its annual profit and revenue forecasts on the back of ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/merck-raises-2024-profit-forecast-strong-cancer-hpv-drugs-sales-2024-04-25/
Quick Glance: Merck boosts 2024 profit outlook due to Keytruda sales
- Merck & Co. raises annual profit and revenue forecasts based on double-digit growth for the blockbuster cancer drug Keytruda.
- Sales for 2024 are estimated to be between $63.1 billion and $64.3 billion, an increase from the previous forecast.
- Keytruda recorded $6.95 billion in sales in the first quarter, a 20% increase from the previous year.
- Merck also saw strong growth with its vaccine Gardasil, the drug Vaxneuvance, and a successful acquisition of Harpoon Therapeutics in the first quarter of 2024.
InnovationRx: Legislation Could Prevent Pharma Companies From Working With Chinese Contractors
forbes.com/sites/katiejennings/2024/04/17/innovationrx-legislation-could-prevent-pharma-companies-from-working-with-chinese-contractors/
Gilead posts quarterly loss on acquisition charge, revenue rises 5%: Gilead Sciences reported a first-quarter loss on Thursday after taking a $3 ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/gilead-posts-quarterly-loss-revenue-rises-5-2024-04-25/
Eli Lilly's weight loss drug Zepbound found to reduce sleep apnea, company says: Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug Zepbound was found to reduce obstructive sleep ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/eli-lillys-weight-loss-drug-zepbound-found-reduce-sleep-apnea-company-rcna148113
Popular weight loss drugs in tight supply as Zepbound shortage could last through June
abcnews.go.com/Health/popular-weight-loss-drugs-tight-supply-zepbound-shortage/story
Mayo Clinic RegenBio Summit 2024 registration opens, keynotes announced: Registration is open and keynote speakers for Mayo Clinic RegenBio Summit 2024 include ...
newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-regenbio-summit-2024-registration-opens-keynotes-announced/
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Vanda Pharmaceuticals case over sleep-drug patents: The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a bid by Vanda Pharmaceuticals ...
reuters.com/legal/us-supreme-court-rejects-vanda-pharmaceuticals-case-over-sleep-drug-patents-2024-04-22/
What to know about Zyn, the tiny nicotine pouch that's sparked a big health debate
apnews.com/article/zyn-pouches-nicotine-smoking-teenagers-fda-424a020348cdc6495684272a2a671c6a
Counterfeit Botox has been found in several states. Here’s what consumers should know.
cnn.com/2024/04/16/health/counterfeit-botox-what-to-know/
FDA and USDA food recalls reach highest level since before pandemic: Undeclared allergen, Listeria and Salmonella were the top three reasons for food recalls in ...
axios.com/2024/04/25/food-recall-usda-fda-recalls
Neumora Therapeutics shares fall after clinical trial setback: Shares of Neumora Therapeutics fell more than 15 percent Monday morning after announcement that ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/15/business/neumora-therapeutics-schizophrenia-trial/
3.6 million Medicare enrollees may now be eligible for Wegovy coverage: About 3.6 million Medicare enrollees may qualify for coverage for the anti-obesity drug ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/health/wegovy-medicare-spending/
Weight-Loss Drugs Help Sleep Apnea Symptoms: In two trials of people with sleep apnea, Zepbound reduced the number of times breathing slowed or stopped during ...
time.com/6968064/weight-loss-drugs-sleep-apnea/
Why Is There a Tick Vaccine For Dogs and Not Humans?: Certain concerns have hindered development, but several Lyme prevention drugs are currently being tested in ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/well/live/humans-dogs-vaccine-lyme-disease.html
Paxlovid COVID Treatment Is Most Beneficial for Unvaccinated People with Risk Factors. Others May Not Need It
scientificamerican.com/article/paxlovid-covid-treatment-most-beneficial-for-unvaccinated-people-with-risk/
Eli Lilly's weight loss drug Zepbound found to reduce sleep apnea, company says: Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug Zepbound was found to reduce obstructive sleep ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/eli-lillys-weight-loss-drug-zepbound-found-reduce-sleep-apnea-company-rcna148113
Bird Flu Virus Remnants Found In U.S. Milk Supply—FDA Says Milk Remains Safe: A large outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows as reported late last month.
forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2024/04/23/bird-flu-virus-remnants-found-in-us-milk-supply-fda-says-milk-remains-safe/
Fake Botox has sickened patients nationwide. Here's what to know — and what to avoid
npr.org/2024/04/19/1245519732/fake-botox-tips-avoiding-illness-hospitalization
Amid syphilis surge, doctors call for more testing during pregnancy: A coalition of obstetricians is recommending routine blood screening at the first prenatal ...
washingtonpost.com/health/2024/04/18/screening-syphilis-baby-pregnant/
How 'miracle' weight-loss drugs made health disparities worse: Ozempic and other drugs raised the possibility of reversing the country's obesity crisis ...
latimes.com/science/story/2024-04-15/how-miracle-weight-loss-drugs-made-health-disparities-worse
Fake Botox is the cause of bad reactions in 9 states, FDA says: Fake Botox is behind 19 reports of vision problems and difficulty breathing and swallowing in at ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/fake-botox-cause-bad-reactions-9-states-fda-says-rcna148009
CPAP maker Phillips enters consent decree that stops company from selling machines
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/04/11/sleep-apnea-machines-safety-concerns-phillips/73295273007/
Fake Botox Is Sending People to the Hospital: Users of suspected counterfeit products are experiencing botulism-like symptoms.
thedailybeast.com/fake-botox-is-sending-people-to-the-hospital
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Adderall shortage and drug price issues ahead of presidential election: The shortage and increased costs could impact who many Americans vote for in the upcoming ...
businessinsider.com/adderall-shortage-highlights-drug-price-concerns-presidential-election-biden-2024-4
Peter Attia’s Quest to Live Long and Prosper: The average American celebrates just one healthy birthday after the age of sixty-five. In “Outlive: The Science and ...
newyorker.com/magazine/2024/04/22/how-to-die-in-good-health
US federal court orders Philips to restrict production of sleep apnea devices: A U.S. federal court issued a decree to restrict the production and sale of ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-federal-court-orders-restrict-production-philips-sleep-apnea-devices-2024-04-09/
Ozempic isn't linked to suicidal thoughts, U.S. and European health agencies find
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/ozempic-isnt-linked-suicidal-thoughts-us-european-health-agencies-find-rcna147578
Johnson & Johnson’s bone cancer drug gets USFDA nod: Multiple myeloma is an incurable blood cancer that affects a type of white blood cell called plasma cells ...
financialexpress.com/healthcare/pharma-healthcare/johnson-johnsons-bone-cancer-drug-gets-usfda-nod/3450386/
Let's talk about bird flu because the situation isn't looking great: FDA lab tests detected traces of H5N1 avian influenza in store-bought milk ...
qz.com/bird-flu-h5n1-avian-influenza-spread-milk-fda-tests-1851434593
Pfizer Receives FDA Approval for Bleeding Disorder Treatment: The treatment, Beqvez, is for adults with moderate to severe hemophilia B.
barrons.com/articles/pfizer-fda-bleeding-disorder-stock-price-dca9b947
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‘I can’t really explain it’: Ozempic works, so why is writer Johann Hari conflicted?
theage.com.au/national/i-can-t-really-explain-it-ozempic-works-so-why-is-writer-johann-hari-conflicted-20240411-p5fiyt.html
Food recalls reach highest level since the pandemic.: The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recorded a total of 313 food ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-26/food-recalls-reach-highest-level-since-the-pandemic
Wegovy could soon treat millions of Medicare patients: The popular weight loss drug could be covered for at least 3.6 million people under new Medicare rules ...
qz.com/wegovy-ozempic-weight-loss-drugs-medicare-rules-kff-1851431844
Ketamine therapy raises concerns of overdoses, addiction, predatory businesses: Ketamine has become a popular alternative treatment for depression and other ...
marketwatch.com/story/as-ketamine-therapy-booms-industry-insiders-worry-about-patient-safety-5ffd7b89
FTC looking to accelerate inquiry into prescription-drug middlemen, Khan says: Drug patents that can keep prescription prices artificially high are also set for ...
marketwatch.com/story/ftc-looking-to-accelerate-inquiry-into-prescription-drug-middlemen-chair-says-c93f69e1
TikTok’s crackdown on Ozempic influencers threatens weight-loss drug hype machine
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/04/23/tiktoks-crackdown-on-ozempic-influencers-threatens-weight-loss-drug-hype-machine
FDA approves ImmunityBio's bladder cancer treatment: The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Culver City-based ImmunityBio’s treatment for a type of ...
latimes.com/business/story/2024-04-22/fda-approves-immunitybios-bladder-cancer-treatment
19 Best Healthcare Companies to Invest In: These companies largely earn their competitive advantage from intangible assets, and their stocks are great choices ...
morningstar.com/stocks/19-best-healthcare-companies-invest
Even more doses of Eli Lilly's Zepbound and Mounjaro are officially in a shortage, FDA says
qz.com/eli-lilly-zepbound-shortage-fda-1851416991
Ozempic use appears to be changing people's personalities —experts think they know why
nypost.com/2024/04/17/lifestyle/experts-reveal-why-ozempic-appears-to-change-peoples-personalities/
Fake Ozempic sites, more Zepbound shortage, and J&J 's sales miss: Pharma news roundup
qz.com/fake-ozempic-weight-loss-drugs-zepbound-shortage-1851420244
Drugs Like Ozempic And Mounjaro Could Treat Other Conditions—Here’s What Scientists Are Looking At
forbes.com/sites/roberthart/2024/04/18/weight-loss-and-diabetes-drugs-like-ozempic-and-mounjaro-could-treat-sleep-apnea-and-parkinsons-too-here-are-other-conditions-scientists-are-looking-at/
No link between Ozempic, Wegovy and suicide, EU drug regulators say: By JONEL ALECCIA (AP Health Writer) Drug regulators in Europe have found no evidence that ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/12/no-link-between-ozempic-wegovy-and-suicide-eu-drug-regulators-say/
Cancer, ALS Drugs That Don't Work Are Costing Americans Billions: Companies are increasingly using fast-track approval processes to get unproven treatments ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-15/cancer-als-drugs-that-don-t-work-are-costing-americans-billions
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Two Kura Sushi branches closed after food poisoning outbreak: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/04/17/2003816561
Explainer: Why are US pharmacy benefit managers under fire?: Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are in the crosshairs of Republicans and Democrats in Congress but ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/why-are-us-pharmacy-benefit-managers-under-fire-2024-04-16/
Florida master of disasters Guthrie talks about hurricanes, migrant flights pause
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/16/master-of-florida-disasters-guthrie-talks-about-hurricanes-migrant-flights-pause/
Biotech Stock Hits 2024 Low Side Effects In Rabbits Torpedo Schizophrenia Drug: Neumora said Monday the FDA put its schizophrenia drug on hold after rabbits ...
investors.com/news/technology/biotech-stock-neumora-stock-rabbits-schizophrenia-drug/
Fen-Phen Again? Why Ozempic and New Weight-Loss Drugs Are Different: Some people fear that new obesity drugs will inevitably prove to be dangerous ...
gizmodo.com/ozempic-weight-loss-drugs-fen-phen-risks-1851337644
Cybersecurity Firm Strikes 250+ Fake Drug Websites Selling Counterfeit Weight-loss, Diabetes Meds
techtimes.com/articles/303586/20240415/cybersecurity-firm-strikes-250-fake-drug-websites-selling-counterfeit-weightloss-druf-ozempic.htm
Zoetis falls 8% after report that its arthritis shots may have sickened pets: Company says drugs are safe and effective, but can have side effects
marketwatch.com/story/zoetiss-stock-falls-7-to-lead-s-p-500-decliners-after-report-its-arthritis-shots-have-sickened-pets-cdef1d7d
Buy Altimmune's Potential Market Disruption With Pemvidutide: Altimmune's Pemvidutide is looking for partners, as it has shown promising results in clinical ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4683482-buy-altimmunes-potential-market-disruption-with-pemvidutide
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USFDA issues warning letter to Kilitch Healthcare India for GMP violations: The USFDA based the letter on lapses found during an inspection at Kilitch ...
business-standard.com/health/usfda-issues-warning-letter-to-kilitch-healthcare-india-for-gmp-violations-124041100604_1.html
Pfizer RSV Vaccine Could Get Wider Use. New Study Suggests a Benefit For All Adults.
barrons.com/articles/pfizer-fda-rsv-vaccine-shot-gsk-moderna-4b1d50cc
Paid articlePaid Seaport Therapeutics launches with $100 million to develop new ways to treat mental disorders
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/09/business/seaport-therapeutics-karuna-mental-disorders-medicine/
Targeting vulnerability in B-cell development leads to novel drug combination for leukemia
medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-vulnerability-cell-drug-combination-leukemia.html
Neurotech startup Neurovalens gets FDA clearance for non-invasive anxiety treatment
techcrunch.com/2024/04/08/neurovalens-anxiety-fda/
U.S. FDA approves expanded use of J&J's cancer cell therapy: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday allowed the expanded use of Johnson & Johnson and ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-approves-expanded-use-jjs-cancer-cell-therapy-2024-04-06/
Lilly's weight-loss drug Zepbound to face supply crunch through April-end, US FDA says
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/some-doses-lillys-zepbound-short-supply-through-april-end-us-fda-says-2024-04-03/
US FDA approves Daiichi, AstraZeneca drug for treatment of solid tumors: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday gave accelerated approval for the ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-approves-daiichi-astrazeneca-drug-treatment-solid-tumors-2024-04-05/
Weight-loss drug Wegovy offers benefits for people with diabetes and common form of heart failure, study finds
cnn.com/2024/04/06/health/wegovy-heart-failure-diabetes/
FDA OKs New Treatment to Prevent COVID in High-Risk People: A new antibody treatment has been approved to help prevent COVID-19, and it will be available in a ...
webmd.com/covid/news/20240326/fda-oks-new-treatment-to-prevent-covid-high-risk-people
Quick Glance: FDA Grants Approval for New Treatment to Prevent COVID in High-Risk Individuals
- A newly approved antibody therapy aims to prevent COVID-19 in individuals who are particularly vulnerable.
- Known as Pemgarda, the monoclonal antibody inhibits the virus from binding to human cells and is administered intravenously.
- Close monitoring is required post-antibody treatment due to severe allergic reactions experienced by some individuals.
- Studies indicate that individuals with weakened immune systems continue to face an increased risk of severe COVID outcomes despite multiple COVID vaccinations.
Sanofi has reached an agreement in principle to settle 4,000 US lawsuits linking the discontinued heartburn drug Zantac to cancer, the company said Sanofi to settle 4,000 Zantac cancer lawsuits in US state courts | Reuters
FDA Opens the Door to Clinical Use of LSD: Studies show benefits for people with high anxiety, depression, and PTSD, but there are questions about how these ...
webmd.com/mental-health/news/20240326/fda-opens-the-door-clinical-use-lsd
Health groups want the FDA to ban a key chemical used to decaffeinate coffee due to cancer concerns. Here’s what you should know about whether decaf coffee is ... Show more
Could decaf coffee cause cancer? Experts weigh in | CNN
Could decaf coffee cause cancer? Experts weigh in | CNN
Is it safe to eat runny eggs amid the bird flu outbreak? Here's what the experts say.
usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2024/04/04/bird-flu-outbreak-eggs-safety-runny-yolks/73191244007/
Whoopi Goldberg says she uses weight loss drug Mounjaro: 'I was 300 pounds': In recent weeks, "The View" moderator Whoopi Goldberg has opened up about her use of ...
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2024/03/30/whoopi-goldberg-weight-loss-mounjaro-drug/73154235007/
What To Know About Jiyoutai—China’s First Potential Ozempic Challenger: The new biosimilar drug could pose the first major challenge to Ozempic in China ...
forbes.com/sites/jamesfarrell/2024/04/03/what-to-know-about-jiyoutai-chinas-first-potential-ozempic-challenger/
HLB's Rivoceranib confirms versatility in liver cancer treatment : HLB, awaiting new drug approval in the U.S. for its liver cancer drug Rivoceranib ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/779_371910.html
Why There’s Limited Supply Of The Weight Loss Drug Zepbound: The FDA confirmed there was a shortage of some doses of the weight loss drug on Wednesday.
forbes.com/sites/anafaguy/2024/04/03/why-theres-limited-supply-of-the-weight-loss-drug-zepbound/
FDA settles lawsuit over ivermectin content that doctors claimed harmed their practice
cnn.com/2024/03/27/health/fda-ivermectin-lawsuit/
Paid articlePaid Bird flu is spreading to cows: Federal authorities said there is "no concern" about the safety of the U.S. milk supply.
axios.com/2024/03/30/cattle-bird-flu-texas-michigan-kansas
PCOS still difficult for doctors to diagnose and treat. Here's why: Why PCOS symptoms are so difficult to diagnose and treat, according to researchers and ...
nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/pcos-diagnosis-treatment-difficult-women-rcna142430
FDA Approves AI Tool That Can Detect Sepsis: The company behind the tool plans to announce a distribution partnership next week, a spokesperson told Forbes.
go.forbes.com/c/douk
Scientists urge FDA to rescind approval of test for opioid addiction risk: Regulators authorized AvertD against the backdrop of the crushing overdose crisis.
washingtonpost.com/health/2024/04/05/avertd-fda-opioid-addiction-test/
Belfast medtech Neurovalens secures FDA approval for Modius Sleep device: Modius improves chronic insomnia by delivering small electrical pulses to the head
businesspost.ie/news/belfast-medtech-neurovalens-secures-fda-approval-for-mobius-sleep-device/
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