Bird flu in Texas: Largest US egg producer temporarily shutters facility after H5N1 virus found in chickens
Cal-Maine Foods says it has temporarily closed an egg production facility in Texas after H5N1 bird flu there wiped out nearly two million chickens.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Pfizer, alleges pharma giant lied about COVID vaccine efficacy
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Pfizer, alleging that the pharmaceutical giant lied about the effectiveness of its COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC links peaches, nectarines, plums to deadly listeria outbreak
Federal health officials warned that 10 people have been hospitalized and another person has died from an outbreak of listeria that's been tied to whole peaches, nectarines and plums.
Walgreens shares have best day since 2022
The new CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance will help steer a massive cost-cutting plan as the drug-store chain attempts to stop losing money and as demand from COVID related products wains.
Sanofi and Janssen join forces to develop E.coli vaccine, with Sanofi's $175M upfront payment
Sanofi revealed Tuesday that it had entered into an agreement with Janssen for the joint development and marketing of a vaccine candidate targeting extra-intestinal pathogenic E.coli.
Walgreens resolves COVID-19 vaccine supply after appointment challenges
Walgreens announced that its pharmacies across the country now have COVID-19 vaccine supplies and additional appointments available in response to ongoing disruptions.
Here's how much the new COVID vaccines will cost
Three vaccine manufacturers have announced the prices for their new and updated vaccines. The shots are available for anyone 6 months of age and older.
Las Vegas hotels under investigation for legionnaires' disease cases
The Southern Nevada Health District said guests at two Las Vegas hotels and casinos tested positive for Legionnaires' disease, a bacterial infection that causes pneumonia-like symptoms.
Vaccine makers see stock price boost on Biden admin COVID shot push
News that the Biden administration is planning to push for Americans to get the updated COVID vaccines this fall caused several vaccine manufacturers' stock prices to rise Monday.
Deadly Washington listeria outbreak linked to milkshakes sold at restaurant
The Washington Department of Health says three people have died after becoming infected with listeria bacteria found in milkshakes at a Tacoma restaurant.
Infectious disease doctor warns of deadly, drug-resistant fungus that’s ‘missed by most physicians’
Saint Joseph Health's Dr. Bob Lahita raises awareness around Candida auris fungal infections being extremely resistant to treatment and difficult to identify solely on symptoms.
Death toll rises in fungal meningitis outbreak tied to procedures in Mexico
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a multinational outbreak of fungal meningitis that has already killed four people.
Ernst bill would defund EcoHealth Alliance, other orgs that 'disregard the law'
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst will introduce the STOP Act to strip taxpayer funds from groups like EcoHealth Alliance that have grants suspended or revoked.
Poland asks Pfizer to renegotiate COVID-19 vaccine deal
Poland has called on Pfizer to come to more favorable terms in negotiations to lower the total amount of COVID-19 doses it is sending.
US spending $5 billion to increase new COVID vaccines' speed of development
The U.S. government is spending more than $5 billion to increase the speed of development of new COVID-19 vaccines and treatments, according to officials.
Biden's vaccine mandate for federal workers blocked by appeals court
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocked President Biden's mandate on Thursday that about 3.5 million federal employees get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Johnson & Johnson fourth-quarter earnings down 25%
The company continues to see pressure on sales from staffing shortages at hospitals, which have limited growth in procedures using J&J products, while inflation has boosted expenses.
J&J slashes production of its unpopular COVID-19 shot
A partnership with rival Merck & Co. to help make the shots, forged at the urging of the U.S. government, hasn’t lived up to expectations. The companies are now engaged in arbitration.
New York City sees 7,000 nurses on strike at Mount Sinai, Montefiore hospitals after bargaining fails
More than 7,000 nurses at New York City's Mount Sinai Hospital and Montefiore are on strike Monday after union reps walked from the table despite Gov. Kathy Hochul's call to settle.
China approves sale of Pfizer COVID pill Paxlovid as cases surge, White House denies involvement
The White House says it was not in any way involved in China's approval of Pfizer's COVID-19 pill to treat an anticipated wave of infections.