Band-Aid adds black, brown tones as Corporate America backs racial justice movement
Earlier this week, Band-Aid promised to release a line of skin-toned bandages and said it was donating to Black Lives Matter.
AstraZeneca agrees to make COVID-19 vaccine for Europe
Pharma giant AstraZeneca struck a deal Saturday with Europe’s Inclusive Vaccines Alliance to supply up to 400 million doses of an experimental COVID-19 vaccine, as efforts to boost manufacturing capacity continue at pace.
1,300 Chinese medical suppliers to US use bogus registration data
More than 1,300 Chinese medical-device companies that registered to sell protective gear and other equipment in the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic listed as their American representative a purported Delaware entity that uses a false address and nonworking phone number, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis.
CVS joins Walmart in keeping multicultural beauty products out of locked cabinets
In the wake of nationwide protests in the U.S. against police brutality and racial inequality following the killing of George Floyd last month, companies have issued statements in support of the black community and set up funds to fight systemic racism.
Hospitals and health systems made major sacrifices during COVID-19's peak -- now their survival is in danger
Hospitals and health systems have made enormous sacrifices but they can't defy financial gravity forever
Atlantic City OKs booze on the Boardwalk to boost crowds
Atlantic City is dropping a longtime prohibition on drinking on the Boardwalk to try to capture the party spirit of places like New Orleans.
How New York’s coronavirus response made the pandemic worse
New York leaders faced an unanticipated crisis as the new coronavirus overwhelmed the nation's largest city. Their response was marred by missed warning signs and policies that many health-care workers say put residents at greater risk and led to unnecessary deaths.
Los Angeles-area homelessness spike could get worse post-coronavirus
The number of homeless people counted across Los Angeles County jumped 12.7% over the past year to more than 66,400 and authorities fear that figure will spike again once the full impact of the coronavirus pandemic is felt.
How to prepare for a hurricane: Your checklist should include these household items
Hurricanes can potentially knock out power, block roads, disrupt the response of emergency services, and cause stores and pharmacies to close for an extended period. The novel coronavirus, however, is now adding another layer of complexity.
Bill Gates-backed coronavirus home testing program back online after FDA suspension
The Seattle Coronavirus Assessment Network is funded by Gates Ventures, Bill Gates' private office.
Moderna on track for large coronavirus vaccine test in July
The first experimental COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. is on track to begin a huge study next month to prove if it really can fend off the coronavirus.
Delta rolling out coronavirus testing for all employees
Delta Air Lines Inc next week is launching a program to test employees for active COVID-19 and antibodies under a partnership with the Mayo Clinic and Quest Diagnostics Inc, Chief Executive Ed Bastian said in an employee memo on Thursday.
Doctor who treated former Nevada Sen. Harry Reid's cancer now focusing on coronavirus
Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong's companies are developing a coronavirus vaccine and treatments, he said.
Regeneron begins first clinical trials of antibody cocktail for treatment, prevention of COVID-19
The antibody cocktail approach may work better for elderly and immuno-compromised patients
People with this blood type are less likely to test positive for COVID-19
The data was gathered in a preliminary study of more than 750,000 participants
Coronavirus health recovery is best, worst in these states: Report
These states are seeing the most, lease improvement in the health of their residents during the coronavirus pandemic, according to WalletHub.
Pfizer, Mylan, Novartis sued by U.S. attorneys general for price-fixing, antitrust violations
U.S. attorney general sues 26 dermatology drug manufacturers for price fixing and antitrust violations.
Johnson & Johnson to begin early trial of COVID-19 vaccine candidate earlier than planned
The company said it would supply more than one billion vaccine doses in 2021 if the vaccine is proven to be safe and effective.
Coronavirus vaccine candidates' pivotal US testing to start this summer
These phase 3 trials are expected to involve tens of thousands of subjects at dozens of sites around the U.S.
Widespread mask-wearing could prevent coronavirus second waves: Study
Researchers say masks can dramatically reduce COVID-19 transmissions if enough people wear them.


















