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Pfizer defends COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness, says it saved 14 million lives
September 03, 2025 11:19 pm
According to Pfizer, to date, information on its COVID-19 shot has appeared in over 600 peer-reviewed journals.
Trump's pick for US CDC director resigns after weeks in role, flood of top resignations follow
August 28, 2025 6:06 am
It remains unclear why Susan was ousted from her role but the US health department confirmed her departure in a post on X, thanking her "for her dedicated service to the American people."
Mass layoffs at FDA, CDC, other US health agencies as Trump begins to restructure health dept
April 02, 2025 7:44 am
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. last week announced the job cuts in the department and informed that 10,000 workers would be laid off.
US tariffs vs Fentanyl: What does the opioid do to the body? Will trade barriers impact costs of other drugs?
March 07, 2025 9:11 am
Around 10 per cent duty is imposed on pharmaceutical products from the US, while barely any duty is imposed on Indian drugs in the US
CDC ordered to end collaboration with WHO as US withdrawal looms
January 28, 2025 7:18 am
A US health official, speaking anonymously as they were not authorised to discuss the matter, confirmed that communication with WHO had been halted.
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issues health advisory in the US, we understand what ‘slapped cheek’ syndrome is
January 03, 2025 5:57 pm
Its name comes from the hallmark symptom -- a bright red rash that appears on the cheeks, giving the appearance of a ‘slapped’ face.
Why the decline in US overdose deaths is not all good news
November 22, 2024 11:25 pm
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 111,802 overdose deaths were reported in the 12 months ending August 2023. This number fell to 93,087 in June 2024 (the last month for which data are available) — a 16.4% drop in a 10-month span.
Organic carrots recalled in US after dozens fall sick, 1 person dies amid E coli outbreak
November 18, 2024 9:56 am
The CDC advised people that carrots on the store shelves present as of now may not be affected but the ones affected might be in people’s homes.
Racism scandal: Yorkshire fined £400,000 and face 48-point deduction in County Championship
July 28, 2023 7:22 pm
In May, Ballance, Bresnan, Gale and Pyrah received fines as well as suspensions of varying length from coaching and playing cricket, while Blain and Hoggard were only fined.
CDC ends country-by-country COVID travel advisories
October 04, 2022 9:50 am
The CDC said it was ending the list of advisories because “fewer countries are testing or reporting COVID-19 cases,” limiting the agency’s ability to assess the risk level for travelers accurately.
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