Health Policy
News
Top U.S. official urges caution with RSV, vaccine in development
RSV is a leading cause of pneumonia in toddlers and the elderly and can lead to hospitalization or death.
Opinion
The marked contrast in pandemic outcomes between Japan and the United States
Over time Japan has the least cumulative deaths per capita of any major country in the world.
News
Eli Lilly Gets FDA’s speedy review for obesity drug
The FDA had agreed to a quick review of its diabetes drug tirzepatide to treat obesity, months after a study showed it helped people lose more...
News
Supreme Court turns away challenge to U.S. vaccine rule for health workers
The federal healthcare worker rule requires vaccination for about 10.3 million workers at 76,000 healthcare facilities including hospitals and...
News
Experts: EPA should assess risk of sunscreens’ UV filters
The assessment is urgently needed and the results should be shared with the Food and Drug Administration, the experts said.
News
White House declares monkeypox a public health emergency
“The public health emergency further raises awareness about monkeypox, which will encourage clinicians to test for it.”
News
U.S. says insurers must still cover birth control after Supreme Court abortion ruling
HHS, joined by the U.S. Department of Labor, said it has seen an increase in complaints from women who have been denied coverage for different...
News
VA foster program helps older vets manage COVID challenges
Medical foster homes are privately owned homes in which a licensed caregiver lives with and supervises residents around the clock.
News from the FDA/CDC
U.S. allows pharmacists to prescribe Paxlovid directly
“Since Paxlovid must be taken within 5 days after symptoms begin, authorizing state-licensed pharmacists to prescribe Paxlovid could expand access...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA orders Juul to stop selling E-cigarettes
The marketing denial order covers only the commercial distribution and retail sale of Juul’s products and doesn’t restrict consumer possession or...