Axcella's new long COVID medication helps some patients in small trial
Clinical trials of a new drug aimed at tackling symptoms of long COVID, made by Axcella, show that the drug worked in helping some patients overcome their fatigue.
USDA proposes new regulations to get rid of salmonella in chicken
The USDA is looking to declare salmonella an adulterant. This would mean that salmonella would be considered a contaminant that can cause food-borne illness.
Banana Boat sunscreen recalled due to cancer-causing chemical
Edgewell Personal Care Company issued a recall Friday for Banana Boat's Hair & Scalp sunscreen sprays after finding trace levels of benzene.
GSK's Generic low-cost HIV prevention drug expected to be ready in 2026
Low-cost preventative HIV medication may be ready as early as 2026, as British pharmaceutical company GSK strikes a deal allowing developing countries access to generic versions.
Laxatives recalled from CVS, Walgreens, other major retailers after contamination
Smyrna, TN, Vi-Jon, LLC expanded its recall of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution after becoming aware of additional reports of adverse health reactions.
US opens criminal probe into pharma company over potential Alzheimer's drug fraud: report
A Texas-based pharmaceutical company is facing a criminal probe into allegations that it manipulated data in its studies on its Alzheimer's drug simuflam on Wednesday.
Netflix, Zac Efron hit with trademark lawsuit over 'Down to Earth' show
Streaming service Netflix and Zac Efron have been hit with a trademark lawsuit from Down to Earth Organics LLC based on their 2020 show "Down to Earth."
Novavax CEO contends COVID vaccine is 'more stable' than alternatives, could reduce 'all disease'
Novavax President and CEO Stanley Erck tells 'Cavuto: Coast to Coast' their COVID vaccine does 'very well' against the Beta, Delta and Omicron variants.
Apple Watch will play major role in company's health technology strategy
Apple unveiled its digital health markets strategy on Wednesday. The Apple Watch will play a major role in its plan to appeal to customers with health and fitness features.
Biogen is cutting 2022 expenses for Q2, profit forecast is raised
Biogen's second quarter expectations were soundly exceeded. Biogen was able to do this by slashing spending on the controversial drug Aduhelm.
CDC no longer reporting COVID-19 cases on cruise ships to the public: What to know
The CDC has retired its COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships, which used color-coding to identify coronavirus levels on participating cruise ships. The CDC announced the program's end on July 18.
FDA authorizes Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine was granted emergency use authorization by the FDA on Wednesday, setting it up to be a fourth vaccine option for Americans.
Peloton ditches owned-manufacturing, outsources equipment to Taiwanese Rexon Corp.
Exercise equipment company Peloton announced it will no longer be manufacturing its own products, instead opting to partner with Taiwanese corporation Rexon.
Juul and FDA agree to suspend court fight as e-cigarette ban remains on hold
Juul and the FDA have agreed to put their court case on hold while the government reopens its review of the company's e-cigarettes.
Monkeypox testing expands with launch of first commercial lab
Labcorp, a clinic laboratory network, announced that it would start processing tests for monkeypox on Wednesday, a virus that has infected about 600 in the U.S.
Conservative children's publisher Brave Books releases book on healthy living
Fitness coach, rapper and political commentator Zuby has released his first children's book on healthy living through conservative publisher Brave Books.
Salmonella halts output at world's biggest chocolate factory
A salmonella outbreak has halted production at Swiss chocolate maker Barry Callebaut's Wieze plant in Belgium, which it says is the world's biggest chocolate factory.
BioNTech, Pfizer to start testing universal vaccine for coronaviruses
BioNTech, Pfizer's Germany-based partner in COVID-19 vaccines, said the two companies would start tests on humans of next-generation coronavirus vaccines.
EU proposes ban on flavored heated tobacco products
The European Commission has proposed banning the sale of flavored heated tobacco products in the EU. The proposal comes as sales of these products continue to rise.
US FDA will decide on redesigned COVID vaccines by early July
The FDA will decide on whether changes are needed to the COVID vaccines in order to keep up with recent coronavirus variant by early July.



















