Health
Poliovirus found in Brooklyn and Queens sewage, New York health officials say
Polio virus particle, computer illustration. Kateryna Kon | Science Photo Library | Getty Images New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has extended the state of emergency declared in response to the spread of poliovirus after sewage tested positive in Brooklyn and Queens. Hochul said the state disaster emergency will remain in place at least through Nov. […]
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A series of mega-blockbuster drugs are on the horizon. How to invest in the trend
Biopharma companies are having more clinical success treating Alzheimer’s disease and obesity and are taking new approaches in oncology, and that’s creating more mega-blockbuster drugs, according to Bank of America. Analyst Geoff Meacham has identified 20 drugs that have the potential to generate $10 billion or more in annual sales by 2030 within the universe […]
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FDA clears vaccine to prevent whooping cough in newborns by giving shot to mother during pregnancy
Signage is seen outside of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) headquarters in White Oak, Maryland, August 29, 2020. Andrew Kelly | Reuters The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a vaccine for use in the third trimester of pregnancy to prevent whooping cough in newborn infants. The vaccine, called Boostrix, is made by […]
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Covid vaccines prevented at least 330,000 deaths among U.S. seniors in 2021, health officials say
Covid vaccines prevented at least 330,000 deaths and nearly 700,000 hospitalizations among adult Medicare recipients in 2021, the Health and Human Services Department said in a new report published Friday. The reduction in hospitalizations due to vaccination saved more than $16 billion in medical costs, according to the HHS report. A 10% increase in vaccination […]
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3 takeaways from our daily meeting: Stocks under pressure, buying JNJ, AMD’s ugly preannouncement
Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Friday’s key moments. Jobs data weighs on stocks We’re buying more JNJ Quick takes on our chip and pharma names 1. Jobs data weighs on stocks Stocks slipped Friday morning as Wall Street […]
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We’re putting cash to work in Friday’s market decline, adding to one of our defensive stocks
In anticipation of the early October rally fizzling out in the immediate-term, we raised extra cash earlier in the week. Source
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He paid over $170,000 to climb the Seven Summits — despite being ‘terrified of heights’
Vivian James Rigney is no casual traveler. The executive coach and speaker has visited more than 80 countries and lived on three continents. He’s also climbed the highest mountains on all seven continents, the so-called Seven Summits. It’s a feat that took him 14 years — one, he estimates, that fewer than 1,000 people have […]
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Eli Lilly’s 2022 gains grow to 20% as it lays out plan for possibly the most successful drug ever
Eli Lilly’s obesity treatment tirzepatide has been granted “fast track” status by the Food and Drug Administration, which means it could win approval as early as late 2023. The drug, which was already approved to treat type 2 diabetes under the name Mounjaro in May, has the potential to be a blockbuster, analysts have said. […]
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3 takeaways from our daily meeting: Stocks teeter, an oil trim, obesity drug fast track
Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Thursday’s key moments. Stocks teeter Selling high, considering buying Quick mentions: LLY, COST 1. Stocks teeter Stocks swayed on Thursday after starting the week with sharp gains that puttered out by Wednesday. The […]
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Why health-care open enrollment season may cost you more this year
sturti | E+ | Getty Images Don’t be surprised if you spend more time this year picking health-care benefits during open enrollment season. Between rising inflation, policy-specific changes and employees wanting more health-care services, many people won’t be clicking the exact same boxes as last year. Last year during open enrollment — generally in the […]
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