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First Case of Bubonic Plague in Oregon Since 2015 Raises Concerns

A resident of Deschutes County, Oregon, has been diagnosed with bubonic plague, marking the state's first confirmed case of this rare bacterial infection since...

Pharmaceutical CEOs Under Fire: U.S. Drug Prices vs. Global Standards Unveiled

In a tense and high-stakes hearing on Thursday, U.S. senators clashed with chief executives from three major pharmaceutical companies – Johnson & Johnson, Merck,...

Measles Surge in Europe Raises Concerns of Outbreaks Looming in Canada

Global travel, slumping vaccination rates have led to post-pandemic infections surge Following a dramatic surge in measles cases across Europe, health experts are sounding the...

Global Cancer Diagnoses Expected to Surge to 35 Million by 2050: WHO Report Reveals

New estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveal a staggering projection: global cancer diagnoses are expected to surge to 35 million by 2050....

American Lung Association Urges Swift White House Action to Save Lives Through Menthol Cigarette Ban

In a powerful appeal, the American Lung Association is intensifying pressure on the Biden administration, urging an expedited finalization of rules that would effectively...

Gilead Sciences Faces Setback as Lung Cancer Drug, Trodelvy, Falls Short in Late-Stage Study

Gilead Sciences Inc., a leading biopharmaceutical company based in California, experienced a significant setback as its promising drug, Trodelvy, failed to demonstrate a statistically...

Health Minister Mark Holland Champions Publicly Funded Healthcare Amidst Growing Strains: A Comprehensive Look at Canada’s Health Policy Landscape

Canada's Health Minister, Mark Holland, is standing firm on the commitment to publicly funded healthcare, asserting that while some provinces are exploring private healthcare...

Alarming Rise in Cancer in Young Adults Under 50 Revealed in New Report: A Closer Look at Surprising Trends and Urgent Calls for Action

In a surprising twist that has left medical experts perplexed, a recent report released by the American Cancer Society has unveiled a significant uptick...

FDA Approves Casgevy: Vertex and CRISPR’s Gene Therapy Breakthrough for Rare Blood Disorders

In a groundbreaking development, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX.O) and CRISPR Therapeutics' (CRSP.BN) gene therapy,...

Record-breaking Enrollment in Affordable Care Act Marketplace for 2024

In a historic milestone, more than 20 million Americans have signed up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) marketplace for the...

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