Category: Editors’ Pick

Report: North Korean Hackers Tried To Steal Covid-19 Vaccine Tech From Pfizer

The isolated country has previously been accused of targeting researchers and pharma companies for sensitive information on the pandemic.

Walgreens Revealed As Investor In Subsidiary Of Health Insurance Company Under Federal Investigation

The pharmacy giant has been steering its customers towards SeekMedicare, which is under scrutiny from both the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Why Doctors Feel Happy To Get Symptoms From The Covid-19 Vaccine

When doctors got sore arms, fatigue, muscle aches or fevers after their Covid-19 vaccine, they celebrated.

Blood Thinners Could Cut Risk Of Covid-19 Death In Hospital, Study Finds

The observational study is promising but would need to be backed up by clinical trials to know for certain whether blood thinners are an effective treatment.

U.K. Hit By Worst Economic Contraction On Record Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

Limited growth in the final quarter of 2020 staved off a possible double-dip recession.

Billionaires Making ‘Boatloads Of Money’ From Once-Cheap Medical Gloves

Nitrile gloves have become extremely difficult to find – and expensive – thanks to Covid-19. Amid accusations of profiteering, everyone from Malaysian rubber magnates to Polish upstarts are cashing in.

Top Scientist Says Contagious U.K. Covid-19 Variant Likely To ‘Sweep The World’

Professor Sharon Peacock said scientists would be worrying about coronavirus variants for at least the next ten years.

New CDC Guidelines: If Vaccinated, No Quarantine Needed If Exposed To Covid-19

As of February 10, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control issued new guidelines regarding Covid-19 exposure to those who have received the currently available two-dose regimen of the Covid-19 vaccine.

Molina Latest Health Insurer Hit By Rising Covid-19 Costs

Molina Healthcare’s profits dipped in the fourth quarter and for the full year of 2020 as the Covid-19 pandemic triggered rising expenses and an uptick in medical claims for the health insurer.

Study Links Four New Symptoms To Covid-19 Infection, Including Headaches And Loss Of Appetite

The findings could help identify the virus in children and teens, who are more likely to report having headaches.