Health U.S. approves first gene-editing treatment, Casgevy, for sickle cell disease James Pereira Dec 10, 2023 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the country's first gene-editing treatment, Casgevy, for use in… Read More...
Business It’s TikTok Shop’s first Christmas, and shoppers are torn between hot deals and ethics Nick J Adam Nov 29, 2023 TikTok has officially launched its e-commerce service TikTok Shop in the US. Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesConsumers… Read More...
Health Planet Fitness shares surge as company raises revenue outlook James Pereira Nov 8, 2023 A person works out at Planet Fitness as they re-open at 25 percent capacity in Boston's Dorchester on Feb. 1,… Read More...
Health High school kids are vaping less, FDA and CDC say James Pereira Nov 3, 2023 Elf Bar disposable flavored e-cigarette products are displayed in a convenience store in El Segundo, California, on June… Read More...
Health Some pharmacy staff from Walgreens, other chains are walking out again — here’s what you need… James Pereira Oct 30, 2023 A sign advertises COVID-19 (coronavirus) vaccine shots at a Walgreens Pharmacy in Somerville, Massachusetts, August 14,… Read More...
Health Medicare proposes removing limit on PET scans used to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease James Pereira Jul 19, 2023 Jay Reinstein, who suffers from Alzheimer's, sits on a bed after receiving a PET scan at MedStar Georgetown University… Read More...
Health Nearly 3 million people cut from Medicaid coverage even though many might still be eligible James Pereira Jul 18, 2023 Supporters hold up Save Medicaid signs during the Senate Democrats' news conference at the Capitol with disability… Read More...
Health FDA approves AstraZeneca, Sanofi shot that protects infants and toddlers against RSV James Pereira Jul 17, 2023 Blood sample for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) testJarun011 | Istock | Getty ImagesThe Food and Drug Administration… Read More...
Health Insurance may not cover birth control drug Opill without prescription James Pereira Jul 15, 2023 A package of the daily contraceptive Opill is seen in an undated illustration.Perrigo | via ReutersThe first birth… Read More...
Health FDA says soda sweetener aspartame is safe, disagreeing with WHO finding on possible cancer link James Pereira Jul 14, 2023 Cans of PepsiCo's Pepsi Zero Sugar soda are displayed for an arranged photograph taken in Tiskilwa, Illinois, on… Read More...