Health
FDA officially authorizes Zyn nicotine pouches for sale following health review
Zyn nicotine cases and pouches are seen on a table in New York City on Jan. 29, 2024. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images The U.S. Food and Drug Administration formally authorized Zyn nicotine pouches for sale after conducting an “extensive scientific review” about their safety. In a release Thursday, the agency said it had found the popular […]
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Medicare’s new $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket drug costs could save enrollees thousands, AARP says
Most Medicare patients who hit the new $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket spending for prescription drugs could see massive savings, despite changes in premiums, according to a report released Thursday by AARP. The findings suggest the cap could be a huge benefit to older adults in Medicare who struggle to afford high-cost drugs for cancer, rheumatoid […]
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Stocks pop on cool inflation, hot bank earnings — plus, new rules on biotech exports to China
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Markets: Wall Street surged Wednesday thanks to the second encouraging inflation report this week and a batch of strong bank earnings. The consumer price index, excluding […]
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Bristol Myers Squibb says Alzheimer’s is the biggest market for new schizophrenia drug
The Bristol Myers Squibb research and development center at Cambridge Crossing in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023. Adam Glanzman | Bloomberg | Getty Images Bristol Myers Squibb believes Alzheimer’s is the largest market for its newly approved schizophrenia drug, Cobenfy, which it expects to eventually generate billions of dollars in revenue. In […]
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FDA bans Red No. 3, artificial coloring used in beverages, candy and other foods
Red Dye # 3 can have deleterious health effects. The cherries are from a canned fruit cocktail sold at the Dollar TreeIsland Choice Diced Fruit Cocktail (cherries have red #3). Linnea Bullion | The Washington Post | Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday it’s banning the use of Red No. 3, a […]
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Healthy Returns: From Eli Lilly to Amazon, here are the latest health-care deals
A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Healthy Returns newsletter, which brings the latest health-care news straight to your inbox. Subscribe here to receive future editions. Good afternoon from San Francisco! This week, Ashley and I are attending the annual JPMorgan Health Care Conference – the largest gathering of biotech and pharma execs, […]
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FDA proposes putting nutrition info on the front of food packages
Nutrition labels are seen on food packaging in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday proposed a new rule for nutrition labels on packaged food and drinks that’s intended to help Americans make healthier choices at a glance. Under the new rule, which shoppers could see as early as 2028, […]
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Moderna stock plunges 18% after company lowers 2025 sales forecast by $1 billion
The Moderna Inc. headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Adam Glanzman | Bloomberg | Getty Images Moderna on Monday lowered its 2025 sales guidance by roughly $1 billion due to a few potential headwinds later this year, as the biotech company continues to cut costs and expand its portfolio. Moderna now […]
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New AI tool for fighting health insurance denials could save hospitals billions, and help patients
The Waystar team celebrates its IPO at the Nasdaq 2024 Nasdaq, Inc. / Vanja Savic Health-care payments company Waystar on Monday announced a new generative artificial intelligence tool that can help hospitals quickly tackle one of their most costly and tedious responsibilities: fighting insurance denials. Hospitals and health systems spend nearly $20 billion a year […]
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Biden’s last chance to tackle tobacco: Limiting nicotine levels in cigarettes
Unnamed smoker at 4th Street Live in Louisville, KY. Jahi Chikwendiu | The Washington Post | Getty Images In its last few days of power, the Biden administration is expected to officially propose a limit on nicotine in cigarettes. It’d be a last-minute move to push back against the tobacco industry after President Joe Biden […]
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