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.
Dem Colorado Gov challenges US vaccine mandate push, explains 'why there's resistance'
Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colo., discusses why people are reluctant to get the vaccine, and the importance of getting the 'right data' in front of people.
Biden spending bill's proposed cuts to hospital funding draw scrutiny
Republican Florida Sen. Rick Scott and other critics are pushing back on a portion of President Biden’s Build Back Better Act that would cut hospital funding across predominantly right-leaning states, according to a report Monday.
Moderna developing 'further protection' against COVID, chairman says
Moderna Chairman Noubar Afeyan told FOX Business "Mornings with Maria" that it is in the final stages of testing a booster vaccine that is effective against omicron.
'Pharma Bro' firm reaches $40M settlement in gouging case
A company once owned by "Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli will pay up to $40 million to settle allegations that it jacked up the price of a life-saving medication by roughly 4 ,000% after obtaining exclusive rights to the drug, the Federal Trade Commission announced Tuesday.
Adult bed rails sold nationwide recalled after 2 deaths
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare is recalling four different models of its Bed Assist Handle and Bed Assist Rail adult portable bed rails, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
'We're in a real crisis': Skilled nurse shortage worries families, staff
Nursing homes and assisted living communities are facing a shortage of skilled nurses, in part due to the pandemic.This has led to nurses working overtime, some retiring early due to burnout, and some homes closing completely.
Omicron variant not causing consumers to 'overreact, panic' ahead of holidays: Frontier Airlines CEO
Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle told “Cavuto: Coast to Coast” Thursday that American travelers are not “overreacting” or “panicking” over the omicron variant and are continuing to book flights ahead of the holiday season.
Omicron halts travel industry's recovery plans
Tourism businesses that were just finding their footing after nearly two years of devastation wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic are being rattled again as countries throw up new barriers to travel in an effort to contain the omicron variant.
Japan postpones new flight reservations due to omicron
Japan continued its aggressive stance against a new coronavirus variant on Wednesday, asking international airlines to stop taking new reservations for all flights arriving in the country until the end of December in a further tightening of already strict border controls.
Pfizer to offer COVID-19 vaccine for European kids 5-11
The European Union's drug regulator on Thursday authorized Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for use on children from 5 to 11 years old, clearing the way for shots to be administered to millions of elementary school pupils amid a new wave of infections sweeping across the continent.
Hand sanitizer recalled over resemblance to water bottles
American Screening LLC notified its distributors and customers about the recalled sanitizers that were packaged in 8-oz. containers, according to the recall notice posted by the FDA.
The Elizabeth Holmes trial: Theranos founder takes the stand
Elizabeth Holmes took the witness stand Friday afternoon to defend herself against criminal-fraud charges tied to the failure of Theranos Inc.
Salmonella outbreak tied to onions infects nearly 900 consumers
Multiple companies have since recalled onions supplied by ProSource Produce or Keeler Family Farms after repackaging them or using them as ingredients in new products, according to the FDA.
Biogen shares slip as Alzheimer's drug faces new setback
Shares of Biogen slipped nearly 4% in pre-market trading Wednesday after the biotech company's new Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm (aducanumab) received a "negative trend vote" from the European Medicine Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP).
Single administration of COVID-19 antibody therapy 'will protect people' like vaccine: Regeneron president
George Yancopoulos, the co-founder, president and chief scientific officer of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, claimed that a single administration of his company’s COVID-19 antibody therapy “will protect people” for many months “pretty much as well as a vaccine does.”
OSHA vaccine mandate asserts those who had COVID-19 still face 'grave danger' from virus
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a report in which it explains that even if a person had COVID-19, they face significant danger from the virus.
Here are the best places to retire in Florida
These Florida cities have much to offer retirees who are looking for fun and relaxation, in addition to low costs of living.
Pfizer stock jumps, Moderna, Merck tumble
Pfizer's stock soared after it delivered groundbreaking results for its COVID-19 oral antiviral candidate, PAXLOVID.
Pfizer CEO says COVID pill a 'game changer'
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla called Friday’s announcement that the company’s experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% in high-risk adults “a game-changer.”


















