'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli banned from drug industry for life, ordered to pay nearly $65M
Martin Shkreli, the so-called “Pharma Bro” known for jacking up medicine prices, has been banned from the pharmaceutical industry for life and ordered to pay almost $65 million, according to New York’s top prosecutor.
Baby formula recalled over health risks
Moor Herbs said it voluntarily recalled its Angel Formula after FDA testing revealed that the "product did not meet specific nutrition and labeling requirements for infant formula."
Pfizer says Omicron-specific vaccine to be ready by March
Pfizer is confident it can deliver a vaccine that specifically targets omicron by March.
Israel McDonald's kiosk denies service to people without valid Green Pass
The Green Pass is a health certificate used to identify people who have a COVID-19 vaccine or have recovered from a previous infection.
Quebec to require vaccination to buy alcohol, cannabis from some stores: unvaccinated should 'stay home'
The restriction will not go into effect until all residents have had a chance to receive a booster shot, with eligibility to the general public expected as of Jan. 17.
FDA cuts gap for Moderna COVID-19 booster dose as cases surge
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday shortened the interval between the primary series of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose to five months, as it looks to bolster protection against the fast-spreading omicron variant.
Arkansas gov. urges Biden to 'capitalize' on state solutions for distributing at-home COVID tests
Arkansas Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson discusses the importance of utilizing state government as the country deals with its latest spike in COVID-19 cases.
COVID-19 vaccines give Walgreens an edge
Walgreens administered 15.6 million COVID-19 vaccinations and 6.5 million tests in the first quarter. It has also administered over 9 million booster doses to date.
Biden’s praise played key role in legitimizing Theranos’ Elizabeth Holmes, reporter says
President Biden was criticized for adding legitimacy to Theranos in 2015 after he toured the company's Newark, California facility with its former CEO and called the building a “laboratory of the future” before he expressed optimism about the future of blood testing.
COVID will continue to highlight America's nursing shortage in 2022 and the looming ‘silver tsunami'
Large and growing numbers of new recruits are applying to nursing programs nationwide. We should be concerned that there won’t be enough faculty there to greet them when they arrive.
South Africa lifts curfew, says omicron wave has peaked
South Africa has lifted a midnight to 4 a.m. curfew on people's movement with immediate effect, believing the country has passed the peak of its fourth COVID-19 wave driven by the omicron variant, a government statement said on Thursday.
Chinese city Xian battles COVID-19 peak for the year
China's industrial and tech hub of Xian reported on Thursday more than 100 new cases of COVID-19, taking its tally of locally transmitted infections to the highest in any Chinese city this year.
COVID testing company ramps up production to meet US demand
Intrivo releases new at-home COVID test designed for gatherings as omicron cases surge across the U.S.
Novavax at 'tipping point' with COVID vaccine: CEO
Novavax CEO Stanley Erck said that his company is at the “tipping point” as it pertains to its COVID vaccine and noted that the two-dose series will be “very effective” against the highly-contagious omicron strain.
Swedish COVID vaccine pass microchip maker addresses privacy concerns
Dsruptive Subdermals director Hannes Sjoblad assured that his company designed the chips with privacy concerns in mind.
Varney: Biden omicron plan is a test of his leadership
FOX Business' Stuart Varney, on President Biden's plans to tackle omicron.
P&G recalls over 30 aerosol spray products due to benzene
Procter & Gamble products from Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences and Waterless, which were produced in the United States, as well as already discontinued aerosol dry shampoo products from Old Spice and Hair Food, were recalled out of an abundance of caution after benzene was "detected in some products."
Heart inflammation cases emerge among 5- to 11-year-old kids after COVID-19 shot: CDC
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention received reports on Thursday of eight child cases of a heart inflammation called, myocarditis after receiving the Pfizer and BioNTech's vaccine. The children were between the ages of 5-11.
Moderna chief medical officer: COVID mandates meant to protect health care systems
Moderna Chief Medical Officer Dr. Paul Burton suggests COVID mandates and data make people anxious though they're aimed at helping health care systems.
EPA details push to tighten rules for lead in drinking water
Between 6 million to 10 million homes receive water through lead service lines in the U.S.



















