Health care industry
Hong Kong faces ‘tough balancing act’ as it looks to ease some border restrictions, official says
Hong Kong faces a tough balancing act as the city aims to lift some border restrictions for international travelers starting next month, according to a government official. The Chinese territory intends to ease a travel ban on flights from nine countries, including the U.S., U.K. and Australia, and allow those travelers to quarantine in a […]
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Watch live: Biden discusses proposed tax on ultra-rich and defense spending in 2023 budget
[The stream is slated to start at 2:45 p.m. ET. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.] President Joe Biden is scheduled to unveil his 2023 federal budget on Monday afternoon at the White House. The budget request to Congress features tax hikes on the ultra-wealthy and […]
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5 things to know before the stock market opens Monday
Here are the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Wall Street looks steady after two-week winning streak Traders on the floor of the NYSE, March 21, 2022. Source: NYSE U.S. stock futures rose slightly Monday. Wall Street was looking to close out a monthly gain for […]
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Most medical debt is coming off credit reports. Here’s what to do if yours doesn’t
Maskot | Maskot | Getty Images If you have medical debt weighing down your credit score, it may be wiped off your credit report in a few months. Yet before you cheer the good news, first make sure your debt qualifies. The three credit reporting companies — Equifax, Experian and TransUnion — recently announced that […]
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China is shutting down Shanghai in two phases to control Covid
Health workers wearing protective gear as a measure against the Covid-19 coronavirus walk down a street in Jing’an district in Shanghai on March 26, 2022. Hector Retamal | Afp | Getty Images BEIJING — China’s biggest city Shanghai began a two-stage lockdown Monday as authorities attempt different strategies to maintain growth, while trying to control […]
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Stem cells may finally offer a cure for Type 1 diabetes
There are 537 million people around the world living with diabetes. And that number is growing. When people have Type 1 diabetes, the immune system attacks and destroys the beta cells in the pancreas that make insulin. These cells regulate glucose levels in the blood which the body needs for energy. Blood sugar will continue […]
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5 things to know before the stock market opens Friday
Here are the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Wall Street looks to end a volatile week on a high note Traders on the floor of the NYSE, March 18, 2022. Source: NYSE 2. EU strikes gas deal with the U.S. to cut reliance on Russia […]
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Buy Teva Pharmaceuticals amid confluence of positive news, Bernstein says
A recent bout of good news makes Teva Pharmaceuticals a good buy for investors, even though the company faces ongoing opioid litigation, according to Bernstein. Source
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Google Search will soon let you book checkups and other medical appointments
Google will let you book appointments through Search. Google Google announced Thursday it’s rolling out a new feature in search that allows people to book health care appointments. Users looking to book a check-up or a same-day visit can use Google Search to see the availability of select health care providers in their area. Google […]
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New York City mayor partially lifts vaccine mandates for professional athletes
New York City Mayor Eric Adams makes an announcement at a news conference in Times Square in Manhattan in New York City, New York, U.S., March 4, 2022. Andrew Hofstetter | Reuters New York Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday partially lifted a vaccine mandate that had kept some top athletes from playing in the city — while keeping the […]
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