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J&J's overhaul will see it tackling conditions like lung cancer, eye disease, RSV and more. A top company scientist said J&J expects multi-billion-dollar income from new drugs by 2025. Separately, CVS will close 900 stores across the U.S.
Over-capacity hospitals during the pandemic are linked to excess deaths. Anosmia, the loss of the sense of smell, caused by covid is studied.
The FCC voted to include text messaging into the technology driving the 988 number which will arrive next year. The long wait to see a therapist, covid-related surges in helpline calls, pandemic-era mental health of Black Americans and more are also reported.
A new report from the Commonwealth Fund sees wide racial disparities in treatments leading to higher rates of death among Black people. The return of head lice, more problems with a sleep apnea device and that wasn't deadly smallpox in those vials in the Pennsylvania lab.
Democrats passed the education, health care and climate bill with a slim majority today. Congressional divide may also nix any marijuana liberalization legislation.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 70% of hospital health care workers are vaccinated against covid. The percentage is highest among those working in children's hospitals and as low as 65% at hospitals in non–metropolitan urban counties. Also, more news on vaccine mandates.
Dr. Anthony Fauci recommends boosters for all adults although many states are already allowing it and urging it. Also, a new debate is emerging: is there a new definition for "fully vaccinated"?
The Food and Drug Administration authorized booster shots of the two mRNA covid vaccines approved in the U.S. for all adults 18 or older. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must still give its OK. In other vaccine news, news outlets report on efforts to free-up intellectual property rights.
Dr. Michael Worobey, from the University of Arizona, is an expert in tracing viral evolution. In a paper published in Science, he contends the World Health Organization's inquiry into the pandemic origin is wrong, and covid did not come from a lab.
Covid cases are also climbing in hot spots like New Mexico and Minnesota, while areas in Texas report grim death numbers.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Other news out of the Biden administration is on FDA future, military health and water safety. Plus, Joe Biden is scheduled for the first physical of his presidency.
Editorial writers weigh in on these public health concerns.
Opinion writers delve into these covid and vaccine concerns.
Data show covid cases continue to rise around the world, but the World Health Organization has singled out the European region as being the only one where deaths are up. News outlets report on European nations' responses.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, a Democrat, went beyond federal guidance and said three shots are needed to be considered fully vaccinated against covid. Covid misinformation, vaccine outreach services, diabetes amputations and more are also in the news.
A report in the New York Times notes Biogen may not be expecting drug reviewers in the European Union to approve its Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm — already approved, controversially, in the U.S. Meanwhile Aetna sues covid testing companies, and more.
Reports say monoclonal antibodies reduce risk of hospitalization by 77%, and that AstraZeneca's antibody drug offers 83% protection over six months against covid. Meanwhile, science shows masks are the single most effective anti-covid public health measure. Also reports on covid antibody protection, Roma DNA and coronavirus in deer.
A second case of monkeypox was reported in the U.S. this year. The University of Michigan is hit hard by a flu outbreak. Meanwhile, head lice continue to be an issue despite the social distancing covid brought.
News outlets cover moves to improve mental health services in Massachusetts and North Carolina. The arguments used in the Rittenhouse shooting trial have mental health experts worried. Meanwhile covid anxieties were the same all around the world.
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