Health
A Stanford doctor who studied people who live to 110 on how humanity and AI will master aging
As a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University, Kristen Fortney used bioinformatics to study the genetics of supercentenarians — people who live to the age of 110 and beyond. Now she is at the forefront of biotech efforts to turn longevity science knowledge into medicine. As CEO and co-founder of BioAge, a clinical stage biotech developing […]
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FDA advisors recommend GSK’s RSV vaccine for older adults, but flag potential safety risks
The Food and Drug Administration’s independent panel of advisors on Wednesday recommended GlaxoSmithKline’s RSV vaccine for adults ages 60 and older, though they flagged potential safety issues over nervous system disorders that may be tied to the shot. Ten of the FDA advisors said the safety data on GSK’s vaccine was adequate, while two said […]
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Lilly to cut insulin prices by 70%, cap prices at $35 per month for people with private insurance
An Eli Lilly & Co. logo is seen on a box of insulin medication in this arranged photograph at a pharmacy in Princeton, Illinois. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Drugmaker Eli Lilly & Co. on Wednesday said it will cut prices of its most commonly prescribed insulins by 70% and cap monthly out-of-pocket […]
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Here’s why American men die younger than women on average and how to fix it
Men die younger than women in the United States, on average. American women had a life expectancy of 79 years in 2021, compared with men’s, which was only about 73, according to CDC data. “As long as records have been kept in all countries, women have lived longer than men,” said Amelia Karraker, a program […]
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FBI director accuses China of trying to ‘thwart and obfuscate’ Covid origin probe
FBI Director Chris Wray said Tuesday that Beijing has stymied efforts by the U.S. and others to investigate the origins of the coronavirus. In an interview with Fox News, Wray said the FBI believes Covid probably originated from a “potential lab incident” in Wuhan, but that the Chinese government has essentially interfered with the agency’s ongoing probe. “The FBI […]
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FDA advisors recommend Pfizer RSV vaccine for older adults, despite possible Guillain-Barre risks
Blood sample for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) test Jarun011 | Istock | Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration’s independent advisors on Tuesday recommended Pfizer’s RSV vaccine for adults ages 60 and older, despite safety concerns after two people who received the shot developed a rare neurological disorder. Though a majority of the FDA committee […]
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Watch live: Biden warns of GOP plans to curb access to health-care
(The stream is slated to start at 3 p.m. ET. Please refresh the page if you do not see a video above at that time.) U.S. President Joe Biden will deliver a blistering criticism of Republican policies at a speech in Virginia Beach on Tuesday afternoon where he will warn of GOP plans to cut […]
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Buy this little-known biotech stock set to rally nearly 60% as use of gene therapy grows, Goldman Sachs says
Shares of Krystal Biotech can rally nearly 60% as use of its gene therapy to treat cases of herpes simplex virus mount, Goldman Sachs said. Analyst Madhu Kumar upgraded the under-the-radar biotechnology company to a buy from neutral rating, citing opportunities to utilize its HSV treatment to remedy a rare inherited skin condition known as […]
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The Buffett test: This one chart shows how much every Club holding spends on stock buybacks
When Warren Buffett speaks, Wall Street listens — and the “Oracle of Omaha” issued a full-throated defense of stock buybacks in his latest annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders. That’s why we’re shining a light on the Club holdings that repurchase the most stock, including Morgan Stanley (MS), Meta Platforms (META) and Apple (AAPL). Buffett’s […]
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U.S. Energy Department assesses with ‘low confidence’ COVID may have originated from Chinese lab leak
Epidemic-prevention workers in protective suits line up to get swab tested as outbreaks of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continue in Beijing, China November 28, 2022. Thomas Peter | Reuters WASHINGTON — The Energy Department concluded with “low confidence” that the Covid-19 pandemic “likely” originated from a laboratory leak in Wuhan, China, according to a classified report delivered to key lawmakers […]
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