FDA reviews COVID vaccine safety under political pressure
As the agency opens its books and debate intensifies, the future of U.S. vaccine policy and public confidence may depend on how the next week unfolds.
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eos names Soyoung Kang president to drive next phase of growth
Kang joined eos in 2018 as Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer and has been key to transforming the company into a leading mass body care brand in the U.S.
Neutrogena launches first-ever holiday advent calendar
Neutrogena’s 7 Days of Skincare Holiday Gift Set features seven bestselling essentials in an advent calendar format, making it a perfect under-$30 gift this season.
MAHA report on children’s health faces backlash over flawed science
The report aims to improve children’s health, but critics say it relies on flawed science and weak regulation.
Retail layoffs surge as BLS revises job growth down nearly 1 million
Economists had expected a downgrade of about 700,000, but the larger revision has rattled markets and raised new fears of stagflation.
California, Oregon, and Washington launch West Coast Health Alliance
The West Coast Health Alliance is a new regional partnership dedicated to preserving scientific integrity in public health.
AAM report: $467B saved by generics and biosimilars in 2024
The Association for Accessible Medicines states that lower-cost drugs saved $3.4 trillion over the past decade but warns that regulatory and pricing pressures threaten the market's long-term viability.
Florida Surgeon General moves to end childhood vaccine requirements
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo has announced plans to end all state vaccine mandates, including school requirements for measles, polio and other preventable diseases.
CDC chaos sparks national and bipartisan alarm
The sudden firing of Director Susan Monarez and the resignation of four senior leaders have left the CDC stunned, prompting staff to stage a rare walkout in protest.
CVS to pay $12M in MassHealth drug pricing settlement
The settlement resolves claims that CVS overcharged MassHealth compared to cash-paying customers, requiring annual reviews to prevent future overcharges.
NuCare raises concerns on compounding of biologics
NuCare Pharmaceuticals is raising concerns over compounding pharmacies that continue to produce biologics such as HCG despite a federal ban and repeated FDA warnings.
Annual flu shots now available at Hannaford pharmacies
Hannaford pharmacies make vaccination simple and convenient, with flexible appointment times, extended hours, and private consultation rooms in many locations.
Walgreens names Mike Motz CEO as it transitions to private company
Sycamore’s Stefan Kaluzny said the deal gives Walgreens greater flexibility to move with “certainty, speed and focus” in serving millions of customers nationwide.
CDC turmoil deepens as Monarez disputes reports of resignation
Attorneys for Monarez said that she “has neither resigned nor received notification from the White House that she has been fired” and vowed she “will not resign.”
FDA approves 2025-2026 version of Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine
Nuvaxovid's approval comes as officials prepare for another vaccination season, with manufacturers updating their shots to target circulating variants.
U.S. consumer confidence dips in August as job worries persist
The survey showed a rise in consumer references to inflation and tariffs, underscoring persistent anxiety over household budgets.