Search and rescue teams are currently combing through the remains of a neighborhood in Lahaina, Hawaii, following the devastating wildfires that occurred on August 17, 2023. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has mobilized a specialized team, including an electrical engineer, to investigate the cause of the …
A pharmacist prepares to administer Covid-19 vaccine booster shots during an event hosted by the Chicago Department of Public Health at the Southwest Senior Center in Chicago, Illinois, Sept. 9, 2022. Scott Olson | Getty Images New Covid vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna, and Novavax are expected to provide protection against the new “Eris” variant, which …
A pharmacy counter in Los Angeles is adorned with a box of Ozempic, a diabetes drug. This image, captured on April 17, 2023, showcases the significance of weight-loss drugs in the United States. However, a recent analysis by KFF, a health policy organization, reveals that these blockbuster drugs are priced substantially higher in the U.S. …
Hawaii is taking steps to investigate the response of state and local agencies to the devastating wildfires that have claimed over 100 lives. The state attorney general, Anne Lopez, announced that an independent investigator will be hired to conduct an impartial review. This investigator will be from a third-party organization with expertise in emergency management. …
Nikos Pekiaridis | Lightrocket | Getty Images Moderna’s new Covid vaccine exhibited a significant immune response against the prevalent “Eris” variant and another rapidly spreading strain of the virus in an early clinical trial, as announced by the biotech company on Thursday. The updated vaccine specifically targets the omicron subvariant XBB.1.5, but the findings suggest …
A woman walks past a CVS Pharmacy in Washington, DC, on November 2, 2022. Brendan Smialowski | AFP | Getty Images Shares of CVS Health plunged 9% on Thursday after Blue Shield of California announced its decision to discontinue its pharmacy benefit management (PBM) services provided by CVS and instead partner with Mark Cuban’s Cost …
Hawaii Governor Josh Green is issuing a stern warning to developers, both domestic and international, against purchasing land in Lahaina, the historic town that has been devastated by catastrophic wildfires. Green stated in a video message on Tuesday that the state government is considering acquiring the land in order to protect it for local residents …
A photograph displaying a variety of injector pens for the Wegovy weight loss drug is presented in this Chicago, Illinois, photo illustration taken on March 31, 2023. Jim Vondruska | Reuters According to a study published this week, Novo Nordisk’s groundbreaking weight loss injection, Wegovy, has the potential to prevent up to 1.5 million cardiovascular …
A container holding boxes of Mifepristone, the first medication in a medical abortion, are prepared for patients at Alamo Women’s Clinic in Carbondale, Illinois, April 20, 2023. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters A federal appeals court has recently issued restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone, although the immediate impact of this ruling is on hold. The …
A new study has revealed that young people who use electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are at risk of experiencing severe respiratory symptoms, such as bronchitis and shortness of breath, after only 30 days of use. The study, conducted by researchers from the Center for Tobacco Research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center and the …