Health insurers rise on report Trump considering ACA subsidy extension
Nov 24 (Reuters) – Shares of U.S. health insurers jumped on Monday following a media report the White…
Bird flu virus could risk pandemic worse than COVID if it mutates, France’s Institut Pasteur says
People lack antibodies against bird flu, respiratory infections professor says Bird flu could affect healthy individuals, including children,…
Undeterred by Novo Nordisk failure, scientists consider GLP-1s as Alzheimer’s prevention
More trials needed testing the drugs in people at risk of dementia, scientists say Diabetes patients on GLP-1s…
Trump-era global funding cuts devastate HIV prevention programmes, UNAIDS says
HIV funding cuts devastating prevention services UNAIDS says people are dying from service disruptions Trump administration temporarily paused…
US slashes 36% off Medicare spending on 15 high-priced medicines
Medicare says negotiated prices for 15 drugs to cut spending by 36% New prices to take effect in…
Exclusive: Americans waiting for Obamacare subsidies delay or drop health insurance
Senate vote or Trump could extend subsidies Potential changes to enhanced subsidy framework adds complexity to state exchange…
Denmark compensates patients for vision loss linked to Novo Nordisk drugs
COPENHAGEN, Nov 21 (Reuters) – Four patients in Denmark, who experienced vision loss after using Novo Nordisk’s (NOVOb.CO),…
Republican-led states challenge FDA approval of new generic abortion pill
Nov 20 (Reuters) – Three Republican-led states have moved to broaden their lawsuit seeking to restrict access to…
Abbott is weighing takeover of Exact Sciences, Bloomberg News reports
Nov 19 (Reuters) – Medical device maker Abbott Laboratories (ABT.N), opens new tab is nearing a potential takeover…
As wellness trends go upscale, Nestle’s mass-market vitamins lose some shine
Nestle may face challenges in selling underperforming vitamin brands Mass-market vitamins are falling out of favour Consumers prefer…
Trump plans more steps to cut healthcare costs in coming weeks, senior White House official says
WASHINGTON, Nov 17 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will travel domestically before year-end to tout his economic…
J&J expands cancer portfolio with $3.05 billion Halda buy
Nov 17 (Reuters) – Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N), opens new tab said on Monday it would buy privately…