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...
Health CVS to change how it prices prescription drugs with new pharmacy reimbursement model James Pereira Dec 6, 2023 A person walks by a CVS pharmacy store in Manhattan, New York, U.S., November 15, 2021.Andrew Kelly | ReutersCVS Health… Read More...
Health Novo Nordisk sues two pharmacies for allegedly selling tainted Wegovy, Ozempic knockoffs James Pereira Dec 1, 2023 A 0.25 mg injection pen of Novo Nordisk's weight loss drug Wegovy is shown in this photo in Oslo, Norway, on Aug. 31,… Read More...
Health China reports no ‘unusual or novel pathogens’ after WHO seeks data on respiratory… James Pereira Nov 26, 2023 Crowd gathers during China's Lunar New Year celebrations.Nurphoto | Getty ImagesChinese authorities reportedly called… Read More...
Health U.S. to offer another round of free at-home Covid tests starting Monday James Pereira Nov 22, 2023 COVID-19 home test kits are pictured in a store window during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in the… Read More...
Health Pfizer wants in on the weight loss drug market – and upcoming data will be crucial for its success James Pereira Nov 17, 2023 CFOTO | Future Publishing | Getty ImagesAs its Covid gains evaporate, Pfizer wants a chunk of the budding weight loss… Read More...
Health Novo Nordisk’s weight loss drug Wegovy slashes risk of serious heart events James Pereira Nov 13, 2023 Still life of Wegovy an injectable prescription weight loss medicine that has helped people with obesity. It should be… 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...