Health

US Health Policy Shake-Up: Kennedy Dismisses Vaccine Advisory Committee

Health Secretary Kennedy overhauls vaccine policy, raising public health concerns globally.

#vaccinepolicy, #publichealth, #robertfkennedyjr

EPA's TCE Ban Faces Legal Challenges and Industrial Implications

The EPA's ban on trichloroethylene (TCE) sparks legal battles and industry shifts while highlighting health versus economic interests.

#epa, #tce, #publichealth, #industrialsafety

Researchers Unveil AI System to Revolutionize Public Health Data Monitoring

AI system boosts health data review speed 54x, aiding timely public health interventions.

#health, #ai, #publichealth, #datamonitoring

Breakthrough CRISPR Gene Therapy Casgevy Gains Global Approval for Blood Disorders

CRISPR therapy Casgevy approved in UK, US, EU to treat sickle cell and beta-thalassemia, marking a gene-editing milestone.

#genetherapy, #crispr, #sicklecell, #betathalassemia

FDA Approves Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Targeting KP.2 Variant Amid Surge

FDA approves new COVID-19 vaccines for KP.2 variant amid U.S. surge, aligning with CDC guidance for enhanced protection.

#covid19, #vaccines, #fda, #health, #cdc

U.S. Health Secretary Launches Campaign for Wearable Health Devices

HHS campaign promotes wearables like heart rate monitors to boost health under MAHA initiative, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

#health, #wearables, #technology, #MAHA

FDA Approves Neffy: First Needle-Free Nasal Spray for Severe Allergic Reactions

FDA approves Neffy, a needle-free nasal spray by ARS Pharmaceuticals for severe allergic reactions, offering an alternative to EpiPen.

#fda, #epinephrine, #allergies, #nasalspray

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Organic Eggs Affects Seven States

79 infections, 21 hospitalizations linked to contaminated eggs from August Egg Company spurring a massive recall and health warnings.

#health, #salmonella, #usda, #recall

Major U.S. Health Insurers Pledge Reform of Prior Authorization Process

Top U.S. health insurers commit to reforming prior authorization to improve patient care access by 2027.

#healthcare, #priorauthorization, #insurance, #reforms

FDA Launches New Program to Expedite Drug Approvals

FDA introduces new program to fast-track drug approvals, reducing review times for crucial medications to just 1-2 months.

#fda, #pharmaceuticals, #drugapprovals, #healthcare

FDA Launches Commissioner's National Priority Voucher Program to Speed Drug Reviews

FDA's CNPV program to fast-track drug reviews, aligning with national health priorities. Launching in 2025 as a pilot.

#fda, #drugreview, #health, #pharmaceuticals

U.S. Faces Largest Measles Outbreak in Five Years amid Declining Vaccination Rates

Measles resurges in the U.S., with over 1,000 cases reported. Vaccine hesitancy contributes to the largest outbreak in five years.

#measles, #vaccination, #outbreak, #publichealth, #cdc

U.S. Faces Major Measles Outbreak in Undervaccinated Communities

Over 1,000 measles cases hit U.S., centered in Texas, highlighting vaccination challenges.

#measles, #outbreak, #vaccination, #health, #cdc

CDC Reinstates 450 Employees Amid Public Outcry Over Layoffs

CDC reinstates 450 employees amid public backlash over health risks, following previous layoffs by the Trump administration.

#cdc, #publichealth, #layoffs, #trumpadministration

FDA Approves Eli Lilly’s Donanemab for Early-Stage Alzheimer’s Treatment

FDA approves Kisunla, offering new hope for early Alzheimer's patients with 29% slower cognitive decline.

#fda, #alzheimer, #donanemab, #healthcare