Zika vaccine shows promise in early human trial A DNA-based Zika vaccine from Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc and South Korea’s GeneOne Life Science Inc induced anti-Zika immune responses in an early stage human trial, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday. Unlike conventional vaccines, which often use inactivated or killed versions of a […]
Mylan surges, Teva slumps after FDA approves Copaxone copy Mylan surges, Teva slumps after FDA approves Copaxone copy:- Mylan NV’s long-awaited U.S. approval for its generic version of rival Teva’s blockbuster multiple sclerosis treatment Copaxone drove Mylan’s shares up around 18 percent on Wednesday while Teva shares plunged. The approval […]
Cigna to end OxyContin painkiller coverage, signs contract for alternative Cigna to end OxyContin painkiller coverage, signs contract for alternative:- Amid a growing U.S. opioid addiction, health insurer Cigna Corp will stop covering OxyContin, the opioid painkiller sold by Purdue Pharma LP, as of Jan. 1 and will instead cover […]
Mom gets jail over refusal to vaccinate son Mom gets jail over refusal to vaccinate son;- A Michigan judge sentenced Rebecca Bredow to seven days in jail after she violated a court order to have her 9-year-old son vaccinated. Bredow’s case first made headlines last week after her ex-husband took […]
40 percent of cancers linked to obesity, overweight 40 percent of cancers linked to obesity, overweight:- An unhealthy diet may affect more than just your waistband, a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ‘Vital Signs’ report shows. In a press release on Tuesday, the CDC stated that 40 […]
Operating-room videos a bad idea, medical paper says Operating-room videos a bad idea, medical paper says:- Posting videos from the operating room may be a creative way for plastic surgeons to market their skills, but critics say some surgeons seem to place entertainment value ahead of medical ethics. A new […]
New STD cases hit record high in US, CDC says New STD cases hit record high in US, CDC says:- In 2016, Americans were infected with more than 2 million new cases of gonorrhea, syphilis and chlamydia, the highest number of these sexually transmitted diseases ever reported, the Centers for […]
Organizations quick to react to Cam Newton’s sexist comments Organizations quick to react to Cam Newton’s sexist comments:-Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton didn’t apologize to the female reporter after what many viewed as a sexist response to a question at a news conference on Wednesday, according a statement the journalist […]
MLB playoff rankings: From No. 1 to No. 8, who has the best World Series shot? MLB playoff rankings: From No. 1 to No. 8, who has the best World Series shot?:-With the wild-card entries into the division series now settled, it’s time to reshuffle the postseason deck and see […]
What to Know About Pregnancy When You’re Diabetic What to Know About Pregnancy When You’re Diabetic:- If you have diabetes and you’re pregnant – or you’d like to become pregnant – here’s a bottom-line message. “Women with diabetes are more likely to have a healthy pregnancy if they prepare for […]
