Fox News’ Health newsletter brings you stories on the latest developments in health care, wellness, diseases, mental health and more. TOP 3: – For Veterans Day, USAA honors those who have served with “national moment of gratitude” – Trump’s stamina at age 78 impresses the experts – Ivanka Trump shares 17 life lessons she’s learned…
MARK MARLOW/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock This is the first time pharmacists have voted to take action in their history Pharmacy owners in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have voted in favour of cutting opening hours and stopping home deliveries for the first time, in a protest over government funding. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA), which ran the ballot,…
Getty Images Screening men born with a high risk of developing prostate cancer, once they reach the age of 45, makes financial sense, a cancer charity says. But Prostate Cancer Research also acknowledges more accurate tests would be needed to justify screening all men. There is no prostate-cancer screening programme in the UK, unlike those…
Business & FinanceHealth 07 March 2024, 1:56 pm 1 minute Reuters exclusively reported that major Bayer shareholder Harris Associates came out in strong support of the drugmaker’s decision to suspend work on breaking up the diversified group, giving some breathing room to its embattled CEO. Market Impact The news caused Bayer’s shares to significantly narrow…
Business & FinanceHealth 07 March 2024, 2:04 pm 1 minute Reuters was first to report on the early trial data for Novo Nordisk’s highly anticipated experimental drug amycretin which showed that participants had a weight loss of 13.1% after 12 weeks, prompting the company’s shares to rise to record highs and placing it above Tesla…
Opioid overdose deaths have now slowed to the lowest levels nationwide since 2020, according to new estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This marks the 12th straight month of decline since a peak last year. Around 70,655 deaths linked to opioids like heroin and fentanyl were reported for the year ending June…
Health 14 March 2024, 2:54 pm 1 minute Reuters was first to report on the FDA approving Madrigal Pharmaceuticals’ drug Rezdiffra, an oral drug to treat a fatty liver disease known as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The approval was the first of its kind. Market Impact The company’s shares surged 24% in extended trading. Article Tags…
Business & FinanceHealth 01 October 2024, 6:03 pm 1 minute Reuters exclusively reported that CVS Health is exploring options that could include a break-up of the company to separate its retail and insurance units, as the struggling healthcare services company looks to turn around its fortunes amid pressure from investors. Market Impact CVS has been…
Climate change has ramifications for food safety, experts warn Climate change has ramifications for food safety, experts warn 02:35 CHICAGO (CBS) — Warmer temperatures are impacting the food supply and its safety, experts warned amid an outbreak of E. coli that has struck McDonald’s Quarter Pounders. Experts said pathogens—the bacteria that can make us sick—are…
Tips on how to maximize your annual wellness checkup – CBS News Watch CBS News As the year wraps up, it might be a good time to book that doctor’s visit before deductibles reset. CBS chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook shares how to make each appointment with your physician truly count. Be the first…
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