Appeals Court Blocks COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Federal Workers
President Joe Biden’s order that federal employees get vaccinated against COVID-19 has been blocked by a federal appeals court.
Autism Prevalence May Be Increasing in Some US Kids, CDC Says
For the first time, autism is being diagnosed more frequently in Black and Hispanic children than in white kids in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
Moderna CEO Defends COVID Vaccine Price Hike
Stephane Bancel also said the drugmaker will work to ensure patients continue paying nothing at drugstores or clinics.
Idaho Hospital Faces Doctor Shortage, Will Stop Delivering Babies
A hospital in Idaho says it will stop providing labor and delivery services this spring, with the implications of the state’s abortion laws among the reasons.
More Deaths, Eye Injuries Linked to Tainted Eyedrops
U.S. officials are reporting two more deaths and additional cases of vision loss linked to eyedrops found to be tainted with a drug-resistant bacteria.
Deadly Fungal Infection Spreading in US at 'Alarming' Rate, CDC Says
A deadly fungus that is considered an urgent public health threat by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spread at an "alarming rate" during the pandemic.
'Ted Lasso' visits White House, promotes mental health care
Soccer coach Ted Lasso is coming to the White House, in the form of Emmy-winning actor Jason Sudeikis.
New COVID origins data point to raccoon dogs in China market
International scientists have examined previously unavailable genetic data from samples collected at a market in China close to where the first human cases of COVID-19 were detected.
California Bill Aims to Protect Doctors Who Mail Abortion Pills
Doctors in California who mail abortion pills to people in other states would be protected from prosecution under a new bill announced Friday in the state Legislature.
COVID-19 pill Paxlovid moves closer to full FDA approval
U.S. health advisersare backing the continued use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill Paxlovid, saying it remains an important option for adults at high risk of severe illness.
Pfizer buys Seagen for $43B, boosts access to cancer drugs
Pfizer will spend about $43 billion to buy Seagen and broaden its reach into cancer treatments, the pharmaceutical giant said Monday.
Makena Birth Drug Pulled from Market by Covis Pharma
The maker of an unproven drug intended to prevent premature births says it will voluntarily remove the product from the U.S.
Arrest Warrant Issued for Woman Who Refuses Care for Tuberculosis
A Washington State judge issued an arrest warrant for a woman who has refused to isolate or receive treatment for tuberculosis.
EPA to Propose Restrictions on Harmful 'Forever Chemicals' in Drinking Water
The Environmental Protection Agency will propose restrictions on harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water.
Feds: No Adversaries Involved in 'Havana Syndrome'
U.S. intelligence agencies cannot link a foreign adversary to any of the incidents associated with so-called “Havana syndrome.”
