Health plans at 1 in 5 large companies cover weight-loss drugs for employees
Only a fifth of large U.S. companies cover pricey GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound in their health insurance ...
Rwanda introduces partial travel ban to fight Marburg spread
Rwanda has banned anyone who has been exposed to Marburg virus from leaving the country as it seeks to stop the outbreak ...
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Russia develops vaccine for deadly African virus
A new Marburg fever jab has been shown to be safe and effective ahead of clinical trials A vaccine for the prevention of ...
U.S. cases of tick-borne babesiosis disease steadily rising
Cases peaked during the summer months, and most occurred in Northeastern states, results showed. Of those diagnosed with ...
EcoHealth Alliance had ‘pending’ $4M grants to study Marburg, other viruses before federal suspension
A controversial Manhattan nonprofit — which was suspended in May from receiving any more federal funds after funneling more than half a million in taxpayer dollars to the now-infamous Wuhan ...
Certain travelers to U.S. will soon be screened for this dangerous virus
Due to the unprecedented outbreak of the Marburg virus in Rwanda, travelers coming into the United States who have been in ...
Common acne creams might become carcinogenic at room temperature
Widely-used acne creams can become contaminated with a known carcinogen even if kept at room temperature, a new study warns.
Heat stress during pregnancy might affect baby's development
Babies are more likely to be delivered at low birth weight as an expecting mom's average daily heat stress increases during ...
COVID-19 infection seems to increase heart attack, stroke risk up to 3 years later
People infected with COVID-19 appear to face a higher risk of heart attack and stroke for up to three years, a new study ...
White House briefs reporters on Marburg response
The CDC is expected to begin screening travelers for Marburg virus disease. An outbreak of MVD in Rwanda has caused 12 deaths ...