US government awards Moderna $176M for bird flu vaccine development
The U.S. government has awarded $176 million to Moderna for the development of its bird flu vaccine as the country faces a H5N1 virus outbreak in dairy cows.
Tri Delta sorority raises $100M for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through small-dollar fundraising
The Tri Delta sorority raised $100 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital as Mindy Tucker, interim CEO, shared how sorority women across the U.S. made it possible.
NTSB proposes safety reforms after 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio
The National Transportation Safety Board convened to investigate the cause of a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio in 2023. The disaster involved a Norfolk Southern train.
Be vigilant about falsified weight-loss drugs, WHO warns
The general public and professionals should be vigilant about falsified weight loss medications, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.
Equinox offers whopping $40K gym membership with personalized wellness program: 'New era'
Equinox announced the launch of Optimize by Equinox, a new program that includes personal training, nutrition and sleep coaching – and it all comes with a hefty price tag.
Cancer survivor's allergen-free cookie company thrives after ‘life-changing’ health scare: ‘Sky’s the limit'
An allergen-free baked goods brand founder and CEO detailed how she got her initial inspiration for Sweet Loren's while fighting lymphoma cancer at a young age.
Major ransomware attack strikes busy hospital system, prompting canceled operations and appointments
Some of London’s busiest hospitals canceled operations and other appointments Tuesday after a ransomware attack, the region's health service confirmed.
Dozens of passengers on United Airlines flight mysteriously fall ill en route to Texas
Several passengers on a United Airlines flight from Vancouver, Canada, to Houston, Texas, fell sick on Friday, with officials explaining that 75 passengers came from a cruise.
Dr. Drew reveals potential fallout from DOJ's marijuana reclassification: There are 'real consequences'
The "big problem" with legalizing marijuana on a federal level, according to Dr. Drew Pinsky, is that addiction becomes more frequent as the drug concentration becomes "more powerful."
Japanese company introduces 'electrified' spoon that promises to enhance salty tastes
Kirin Holdings is launching an electrified spoon designed to enhance salty tastes without increasing sodium intake, based on research that earned an Ig Nobel Prize.
East Palestine resident says whistleblower is 'tip of the iceberg' for disaster response 'cover-up'
"The truth is going to come out" about potential mismanagement in the East Palestine toxic train derailment response, according to one resident who reacted to a whistleblower.
FDA issues 'most serious type of recall' for insulin pump-related iOS app
Tandem Diabetes Care has responded to an FDA recall notice that the organization calls its "most serious" after hundreds of injuries have been reported.
Ascension Health, nation's largest Catholic hospital chain, victim of cyberattack disrupting operations
Ascension Health, a chain of Catholic hospitals in the U.S., was the victim of a cyberattack that disrupted operations, the company said Wednesday.
AstraZeneca to withdraw its COVID-19 vaccine globally as demand dips, rare side effects revealed
The pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca on Tuesday said it is withdrawing its COVID-19 vaccine worldwide due to low demand and following reports that the vaccine caused rare side effects.
Planters nuts recalled after discovery of potentially fatal contamination
Hormel Foods recalls Planters Honey Roasted Peanuts and Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts after discovering they may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes in southeastern U.S.
Hims founder offers jobs to anti-Israel protesters, hails their 'moral courage'
Hims & Hers CEO Andrew Dudum said in a social media post that anti-Israel campus protesters are making a difference and that his company and others will hire them.
Walmart closing 51 health centers over lack of profitability
Walmart said that it's shuttering all 51 of its health clinics and related telehealth services due to issues tied to reimbursement and rising operating costs.
Kaiser Permanente says data breach may affect 13.4M customers
The number of people potentially impacted by the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan breach totaled 13.4 million, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.
Various ground beef products may be contaminated with E. coli, health agency warns
The potentially contaminated products were produced by the Greater Omaha Packing Co., and include both patties and tubes of raw ground beef, according to the FSIS public health alert.
Inflation pushing next generation farmers out of the business: 'Can’t believe what things cost'
Farmers in Missouri share how inflation has impacted their profits in the past couple years. Several said the high cost of doing business is squeezing out the new generation of farmers.