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Is Omicron BA.5 ‘Worst Version’ Of Covid-19 Coronavirus Seen?
Here are the “immune escape” concerns about this subvariant that is now spreading in the U.S. and appears to fueling a new wave in NYC.
Giant African Land Snail Appears In Florida, Prompts Quarantine, Meningitis Concerns
This snail had been decaled eradicated in Florida in 1975 and then again in 2021. But it may be back again, carrying the risk of rat lungworm.
5 Musts To Achieve Covid-19 Independence
Far from cause for celebration, this 4th of July marks the 6th wave of Covid-19, with BA.4 and BA.5 variants leading the parade. The fact is that other strategies must be developed if we hope for independence from this pandemic.
FDA: Vidalia Onion Recall Due To Listeria Concerns Affects Wegmans, Publix, 5 States
Testing by A&M Farms found a not-so -sweet finding about one of its packaging lines for this sweet onion.
FTC Goes After PBMs, Warns Of Legal Action
Last month, the FTC voted unanimously to examine rising list prices of insulin, but also to probe possible anti-competitive practices by PBMs. Proof of the establishment of anti-competitive practices – such as rebate walls – would likely lead to legal …
Monkeypox Symptoms Look Different In Recent Cases Than Previous Outbreaks, Doctors Warn
Rashes have been different and more localized in recent monkeypox cases and at least one in six patients studied in London would not have been considered a likely monkeypox case under current guidelines, doctors said.
Key Player In Acute And Chronic Disease: The Inflammasome
Inflammation plays a critical role in both acute and long term SARS-CoV-2 infection, as well as many of the most serious chronic diseases. In this first installment of the inflammation series, we will do an overview of the inflammasome, inflammatory in…
Drug Prices Make Headlines Again As Senate Democrats Push Forward Pricing Reforms
Senate Democrats appear to be making progress on pushing forward a set of politically popular drug pricing reforms. A detailed plan has yet to be released. However, reports suggest the plan would be similar to provisions included in Build Back Better l…
Walgreens On Track To Open 100 ‘Health Corners’ By Year’s End
Walgreens is on track to open 100 Health Corners by the end of the year as part of the drugstore chain’s effort to help health plan subscribers better manage chronic conditions.
