Category: healthcare

This Entrepreneur Is Tackling Antibiotic Resistant Infections With A Tool That Can Detect UTIs

Antibiotic resistant infections kill 1.2M people each year. Rochelle Niemeijer, cofounder of Nostics, wants to help fight the misuse and overuse of antibiotics that contribute to this problem. Nostics is starting with tackling a common ailment: UTIs.

WeightWatchers Buying Telehealth Service Known For Ozempic Weight Loss Prescriptions

WW’s stock jumped more than 13% in after-hours trading following news of the deal Monday.

Asthma Drug Albuterol Shortage Is About To Worsen: Here’s Why—And How Hospitals Are Filling The Gaps

One in 13 Americans suffer from asthma, contributing to albuterol being one of the top 10 most prescribed medications in the U.S.

Breakthrough For Tuberculosis—One Of The World’s Biggest Killers—As New Vaccine Shows Promise In Early Trials

Researchers on Monday announced promising results for a tuberculosis vaccine that can be freeze-dried and safely stored at higher temperatures for months, hailing a major breakthrough in the fight against one of humanity’s biggest killers.

Prophylactic Antibodies Alter Vaccine Responses To Covid-19

A new study shows that previous treatments with monoclonal antibodies may impact your future immune defenses against Covid-19.

Women In Longevity Making Longevity Accessible To All

The longevity biotechnology industry is attracting more funding and more people with new non-profits being formed to accelerate progress in the field.
Meet Lisa Ireland, the president and CEO of the Longevity Science Foundation. She leads the Foundati…

Transcarent To Acquire Part Of AI-Powered 98point6 In $100 Million Healthtech Deal

As the AI race heats up in healthcare, 98point6 is selling its physician group and self-insured employer business to Transcarent and will pivot to selling its software to health systems.

Breakthrough For Tuberculosis—One Of The World’s Biggest Killers—As New Vaccine Shows Promise In Early Trials

Tuberculosis is one of humanity’s biggest killers and the only licensed TB vaccine, BCG, was developed more than 100 years ago.

How To Prepare For Daylight Saving Time. And Why Standard Is Better

Daylight saving time brings brighter nights, but along with darker mornings come some serious health risks.

Are TV Drug Ads Bad For Your Health?

So, why do people hate TV drug ads? Based on a survey conducted by STAT, the reasons vary.People also hate the descriptions of the side effects that drugs can cause.