Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla says he tested positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms
Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla said he was isolating and taking a course of Paxlovid after testing positive for COVID-19 and experiencing mild symptoms.
Carnival Cruises drops exemption request for unvaccinated guests, eases testing requirements
Carnival Cruise Line is simplifying its testing and vaccination protocol for its guests on its fleet of ships on all cruises under 16 nights. Vaccinated passengers won't test.
Monkeypox fears: San Francisco couple says they were nearly booted from Spirit Airlines flight over eczema
As fears of the monkeypox virus escalate nationwide, a San Francisco woman claims she and her wife were almost booted from a Spirit Airlines flight over her eczema.
US to buy Siga Technologies Inc's antiviral drug Tpoxx for $26m to fight monkeypox
The U.S. government is set to buy Siga Technologies Inc's antiviral drug Tpoxx, which was created to treat smallpox but has also been shown to combat monkeypox.
Pharma company Eli Lilly expanding outside of Indiana over state's abortion law
Eli Lilly is looking to expand its pharmaceutical company outside of its headquarters in Indiana in response to the state's ban on nearly all abortions, except in a few cases.
Procter & Gamble responds to woman's viral claim of mystery object in tampon
A woman claimed in a now-viral TikTok video that she uncovered a small object inside of a strange-looking Tampax brand applicator tampon that left her flabbergasted.
Forecasted sales for Moderna COVID vaccine remain unchanged despite COVAX program cutting orders
Moderna COVID vaccine sales forecast remains unchanged, even as the COVAXvaccine sharing program cuts orders. Moderna plans on having their BA.4 and BA.5 boosters ready by fall.
Newly approved monkeypox vaccine by Japan's KM Biologics sees immediate overseas demand
A new monkeypox vaccine, manufactured by KM Biologics Co, a Japanese pharmaceutical company, is garnering overseas interest as the disease spreads around the globe.
CVS exceeds Q2 expectations thanks to growing prescriptions, COVID test kits
CVS has exceeded its Q2 expectations with the help of COVID test kit sales and a growing number of prescriptions. The longer cold season has helped the company thrive.
Jerry Nadler ties monkeypox to COVID-19 in demanding Biden cancel student debt
Judiciary Committee Chair Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., on Monday called on President Biden to pause an eventually cancel student debt, citing "monkeypox cases on the rise."
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.



















