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Trump’s Surgeon General pick credits magic mushrooms with helping her find love. Here’s what to know about the ...

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Limiting COVID vaccines endangers everyone

When I recently received a measles booster, the nurse practitioner who administered the shot said, “Congratulations on beating RFK.” He was referring to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Before the political scion was confirmed as President Trump’s health and human …

FDA: COVID-19 vaccines will not widely recommended starting this fall

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has changed its guidance regarding who should receive a COVID-19 booster. Earlier this week, the agency announced that starting this fall, the vaccines will not be widely recommended. They will only be available for …

From past to present to future: Vaccines help make America healthier

By LARRY BUCSHON As a physician who recently retired from representing Indiana in Congress, I have closely followed the evolving national discourse around vaccines with concern. Since late January, a measles outbreak in West Texas and New Mexico has led to …

Trump FDA commissioner complains about 'throwing insulin" to diabetics

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary argued that insulin should be withheld from people with diabetes and replaced with "cooking classes." During a Sunday interview on Fox News, Makary promoted a report from President …

Clinicians Discuss the State of Vaccines Today

This was a roundtable that was produced by our sister sites, Medical Economics and Infection Control Today. They brought together a powerhouse panel of experts, frontline physicians, national policy leaders and infectious disease specialists to help us …

DA, FDA fast-track animal vaccine rollout ahead of launch

The Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are stepping up efforts to fast-track the approval and rollout of vaccines for African Swine Fever (ASF) and Avian Influenza (AI), …

The Targeted Pulse: FDA’s ODAC Meetings Make Waves Across Oncology

FDA panel is split on updates to COVID shots

WASHINGTON (AP): Government advisers were split Thursday on whether drugmakers need to update their COVID-19 vaccines for next season, a decision overshadowed by confusion over a new Trump administration policy that may limit which Americans can get the …

ALS Drug Shows Unprecedented Recovery in Patients With Rare Mutation

Summary: A groundbreaking experimental therapy for a rare, aggressive form of ALS caused by FUS gene mutations has produced surprising clinical improvements in some patients, including restored mobility and extended survival. The treatment uses antisense …

FDA confiscates illicit tobacco products in Accra

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has seized illicit and unregistered tobacco products from four facilities in Accra in a targeted operation. The confiscated items included 15 brands of illicit shisha (waterpipe) flavours, three brands of illicit …

FDA confiscates illicit tobacco products in Accra 

By Jesse Ampah Owusu  Accra, May 25, GNA – The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has seized illicit and unregistered tobacco products from four facilities in Accra in a targeted operation.  The confiscated items included 15 brands of illicit shisha (waterpipe …

US: FDA greenlights China's 1st painkiller to combat fentanyl overdoses"

Qamzova falls under the category of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs, much like popular painkillers such as aspirin and ibuprofen. However, it contains a much higher dose of meloxicam, a component commonly used to alleviate inflammation and …

'Safe and Effective': The Lie Continuing to Cost the FDA the Trust of the People

Editor's Note: The column is co-authored by John Mize and Brick Lantz, M.D.  In 1994 James W. Johnston, the CEO of R.J. Reynolds, boldly proclaimed under oath in front of a congressional committee that “cigarette smoking is no more ‘addictive than …

FDA cracking down on off-brand weight loss drugs

(CNN, KYMA/KECY) - The crackdown on off-brand weight loss drugs and diabetes treatments are about to take effect, meaning supplies or treatments are likely to tighten up as well. A federal deadline to halt the sales of GLP-1 medications arrives this …

Changing future COVID-19 vaccine approvals

(CNN, KYMA/KECY) – Changes are on the way for COVID-19 vaccines. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is adjusting the standard of evidence needed for shots to be approved by the general public. That would make it very similar for a vaccine …

FDA orders stricter cardiac inflammation warnings for Pfizer and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines

FDA orders stricter cardiac inflammation warnings for Pfizer and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines The FDA ordered Pfizer and Moderna to add warnings to their COVID-19 vaccines due to new evidence of persistent heart muscle damage (myocarditis) in young males …

Second Ashland weight loss clinic accused of administering non-FDA approved drugs

ASHLAND A weight loss clinic with multiple locations in Kentucky, including Ashland, is facing accusations of providing patients with non-FDA approved semaglutide — falsely advertising a compounded drug as safe by comparing it to Ozempic and other trending …

FDA’s new COVID vaccine rules worry Hawaii health professionals

Hawaii island health professionals are concerned changes to U.S. Food and Drug Administration rules for COVID-19 vaccines could limit their availability for healthy people under 65 who get vaccinated to protect vulnerable family members. The FDA on Tuesday …

ClinicPulse.ai Sets June 1 Pivot Launch, Bringing “People, Processes & AI” to Healthcare Clinics Nationwide

TEMECULA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ClinicPulse.ai, a Veteran-owned and Operated healthcare operations partner, today announced a June 1 launch of its expanded service model, pairing HIPAA-trained virtual assistants ( …

ExpertOps AI Unveils Next-Generation Operating System for Seamless AI-Human Collaboration

The Process 2.0 platform helps organizations shift from manual workflows to dynamic, AI-orchestrated execution. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, May 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ExpertOps AI, a leading innovator in industrial AI, today officially …

New National Survey Reveals Tech Neck a Growing Public Health Concern

Get the heads up on tech neck! – National Spinal Health Week 26 May-1 June SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, May 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, to launch Spinal Health Week, the Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA), released new data revealing ‘ …

INFRAMEDIC Corporation Introduces Revolutionary SAFETY SENSE® Technology to the American Market

Swiss precision meets American innovation as INFRAMEDIC launches its patented real-time adaptive infrared technology for premium wellness applications. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, May 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- INFRAMEDIC Corporation …

RelaCare Adult Diapers Selects Purple Crayon Brand & Digital as Agency of Record for U.S. Launch

Japan’s Leading Adult Diaper Brand selects Purple Crayon Brand-- RelaCare Adult Diapers to Make Its U.S. Debut in 2025 NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RelaCare U.S, a Xins Company healthcare division and …

Helvetic Dental Clinics Budapest, reaches 2,500 Google reviews

Helvetic Clinics, the best dental clinic in Budapest, has reached 2,500 Google reviews, reflecting its expertise and the high level of patient satisfaction. BUDAPEST, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, May 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With over 2,500 positive …

Rx-Credentialing Achieves Milestone: Over 100 NPs and MDs Engaged with High Retention Rates

Premium Medical Billing Service is proud to announce that the company now serves over 100 nurse practitioners (NPs) and medical doctors (MDs) across New York. NEW YORK , NY, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RxCredentialing, a …

Blue Sky Scrubs Unveils the Trinity Layering Scrubs Top: Ultra-Smooth, Stretchy, and Dreamy to the Touch

Blue Sky Scrubs Unveils the Trinity Layering Scrubs Top: Ultra-Smooth, Stretchy, and Dreamy to the Touch- Since 2005 Boutique Scrubs Designed In Austin, Texas AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Blue Sky Scrubs, a …

Village Emergency Room & Urgent ER Care Clinic Enhances 24/7 Access to Emergency Services in League City

LEAGUE CITY, TX, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Village Emergency Room & Urgent ER Care Clinic, located at 3725 E League City Parkway #150, has reaffirmed its commitment to the League City and Clear Creek community by …

New Comprehensive Rodent Models Developed by Creative Biolabs Aim to Improve Disease Research

Creative Biolabs has recently expanded its research in non-transgenic rodent models to meet the growing diversity of non-clinical study needs. SHIRLEY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Creative Biolabs has recently expanded …

Creative Diagnostics Advances Influenza Antiviral Drug Discovery with Comprehensive Screening and Evaluation Services

Creative Diagnostics has announced its comprehensive suite of services for Influenza Antiviral Drug Screening and Evaluation. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As an expert in providing solutions to assist virology …

Creative Diagnostics Launches Highly Sensitive T7 RNA Polymerase ELISA Kits for Biopharmaceutical Impurity Detection

Creative Diagnostics has released T7 RNA Polymerase ELISA Kits for the detection and quantitative determination of T7 RNA Polymerase. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Creative Diagnostics, a leading manufacturer …

SpringWorks Therapeutics recibe un dictamen positivo del CHMP para el uso de mirdametinib en el tratamiento de la NF1-NP ...

– Si se aprueba, se espera que el mirdametinib sea la primera y única terapia autorizada para el tratamiento de la NF1-NP en la Unión Europea, tanto para adultos como para niños – – Decisión de la Comisión Europea prevista en el tercer trimestre de 2025 – …

SpringWorks Therapeutics krijgt positief advies van de CHMP voor Mirdametinib voor de behandeling van volwassen en ...

- Als mirdametinib wordt goedgekeurd, zal het naar verwachting de eerste en enige therapie in de Europese Unie zijn met een handelsvergunning voor zowel volwassenen als kinderen met NF1-PN - - Besluit van de Europese Commissie wordt verwacht in het derde …

SpringWorks Therapeutics reçoit un avis favorable du CMUH pour l’utilisation du mirdamétinib pour le traitement des ...

– S’il est approuvé, le mirdamétinib devrait être le premier et unique traitement dans l’Union européenne à bénéficier d’une autorisation de mise sur le marché pour les adultes et les enfants atteints de NF1-PN – – La décision de la Commission européenne …

SpringWorks Therapeutics: CHMP valuta positivamente Mirdametinib per il trattamento di pazienti adulti e pediatrici ...

– Se approvato, mirdametinib sarà la prima e unica terapia nell'Unione europea a ottenere l'autorizzazione all'immissione in commercio sia per gli adulti che per i bambini affetti da NF1-PN – – La decisione della Commissione europea è prevista …

SpringWorks Therapeutics erhält positive CHMP-Stellungnahme für Mirdametinib zur Behandlung erwachsener und pä...

– im Falle einer Marktzulassung wäre Mirdametinib die erste und einzige Behandlung in der Europäischen Union für Erwachsene und Kinder mit NF1-PN – – die Entscheidung der Europäischen Kommission wird für das dritte Quartal 2025 erwartet – STAMFORD, Conn., …

Now Accepting Applications: iHope Genetic Health Clinical Sites

Pass it on! DAMASCUS, MD, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Genetic Alliance is now accepting applications for new clinical sites to join the iHope Genetic Health (iGH) program, which provides no-cost genomic testing to families from low …

ACHS Welcomes My Vinyasa Practice as a New Marketplace Partner

ACHS partners with My Vinyasa Practice to expand wellness education access & offer exclusive benefits that support holistic health careers & lifelong learning. PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American …

Sample Sale Spectacle: Murray Hill Optical Launches with Weeklong Event Featuring Deep Discounts and Designer Finds

Score designer frames up to 80% off during Murray Hill Optical’s grand opening sample sale, May 28–June 4 at 500 3rd Ave, NYC. Style, prizes, and vision await! NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Fresh Start, A Limited-Time …