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Ointment appeal for disabled teen on 'last tube'

George Rabbett-Smith's mum criticises online sellers for inflating the discontinued product's price.

Man had unnecessary chemotherapy for 14 years

His lawyers say his case is "just the tip of the iceberg" and 12 other patients may be affected.

'Filming me sleep on ward made my mental health worse'

Former mental health patients are worried camera surveillance is being used without explicit consent.

Treat eating disorders as an emergency, MPs urge

The alarming rise in disorders such as anorexia and bulimia is now an emergency, a cross-party group says.

Healthy Returns: Biotech and pharma M&A is off to a good start in 2025 — but will it last?

Biotech and pharma dealmaking is off to a good start in 2025. Meanwhile, digital health fundraising defined by “David and Goliath dynamic” in 2024, report says.

FDA approves Johnson & Johnson’s nasal spray for depression as stand-alone treatment

Spravato is now the first-ever stand-alone therapy for treatment-resistant depression, and is on its way to becoming a blockbuster product.

US exit from WHO could see fifth of budget disappear

Trump has long been critical of how the Geneva-based institution handled the Covid-19 pandemic.

Host of hospital builds delayed by up to 14 years

Ministers say previous government promise for 40 new hospitals by 2030 was undeliverable.

Weight-loss drugs may boost health in many ways

New weight-loss drugs have broad health benefits but also come with risks, researchers warn.

GLP-1s and Brian Thompson’s killing loom large at top health-care conference

This year's JPMorgan health-care conference took place a month after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot in New York City.

'Pregnancy is a risk I'm willing to take': Why some women are ditching the pill

Some women are opting for fertility tracking apps to avoid mood swings and weight gain on "hormonal" contraception.

Ozempic is in the next round of Medicare drug price negotiations. See the full list of 15 medications

The talks on drugs including Novo Nordisk's Wegovy, GSK's Trelegy Ellipta, and Pfizer's Xtandi will set Medicare prices that go into effect in 2027.

'No dignity in this', say staff on stretched A&E

While the number of patients with flu are declining, a cold snap has again placed nurses under extreme stress.

FDA officially authorizes Zyn nicotine pouches for sale following health review

The nicotine-infused pouches have exploded in popularity in recent years, though public health officials have warned about its use among young people.

Medicare's new $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket drug costs could save patients thousands, AARP says

The AARP report suggests the spending cap could be huge for Medicare enrollees who take costly drugs for cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and other conditions.

How does the Covid inquiry work?

The inquiry has heard from politicians, civil servants, public health experts and bereaved families.

Rise of vaccine distrust - why more of us are questioning jabs

Confidence in all types of vaccination has taken a hit. The question is why, and what can be done about it?

Stocks pop on cool inflation, hot bank earnings — plus, new rules on biotech exports to China

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Bristol Myers Squibb says Alzheimer's is the biggest market for new schizophrenia drug

Bristol Myers Squibb plans to release initial late-stage trial data on Cobenfy in Alzheimer's-related psychosis during the latter part of the year.

FDA bans Red No. 3, artificial coloring used in beverages, candy and other foods

Evidence shows that the synthetic dye can cause cancer in lab animals.

Obesity label is medically flawed, says global report

There is a risk too many people are being diagnosed as obese, with weight-loss drugs in high demand.

Eli Lilly shares drop as drugmaker cuts revenue guidance on weight loss drug demand

Eli Lilly shares dropped after the drugmaker cut its 2024 revenue guidance, citing lower-than-expected demand for its obesity and diabetes drugs.

Healthy Returns: From Eli Lilly to Amazon, here are the latest health-care deals

Companies from Johnson & Johnson to Eli Lilly, Amazon and Nvidia are announcing health-related deals at the JPMorgan Health Care Conference.

FDA proposes putting nutrition info on the front of food packages

The new labels will put saturated fat, sodium and added sugar directly in front of shoppers in an effort to nudge people to make healthier choices.

Health care jobs are in demand in 2025 — one of the top roles can pay $385,000

An aging U.S. population and lower risk of replacement by A.I. has contributed to strong demand for health care workers.

Moderna stock plunges nearly 17% after company lowers 2025 sales forecast by $1 billion

Moderna now expects 2025 revenue to come in between $1.5 billion and $2.5 billion, most of which will come in the second half of the year.

Eli Lilly CEO expects new weight loss pill to be approved next year

Eli Lilly and its rivals are working to develop more convenient options than the injectable Zepbound and Wegovy, which dominate the weight loss drug market.

High cost of weight loss drugs drives employers to require nutrition counseling, in boost for startups

Startup Virta Health saw 60% revenue growth last year, topping $100 million, driven by demand for its employer weight loss management program.

AWS and General Catalyst partner to speed up development of health-care AI tools

General Catalyst's portfolio companies, starting with Aidoc and Commure, will use AWS' services to build new artificial intelligence solutions.

New AI tool for fighting health insurance denials could save hospitals billions, and help patients

Waystar announced a new generative AI feature that aims to help hospitals quickly fight insurance denials.

Walgreens shares soar 27% on big earnings beat, as drugstore chain cuts costs

Walgreens maintained its fiscal 2025 adjusted earnings guidance, but did not include a sales outlook in its release.

Biden's last chance to tackle tobacco: Limiting nicotine levels in cigarettes

A Hail Mary toss of proposed tobacco regulation from the outgoing administration has the potential to make smoking nearly or totally nonaddictive, experts say.

It's 'Dry January.' Here's how much you can save by not drinking for a month

Giving up alcohol for 31 days is associated with numerous health benefits. But for a growing number of adults, saving money is a top motivator.

Medicare can now cover Eli Lilly's Zepbound for sleep apnea, Health Department agency says

It opens the door for broader coverage and access to Zepbound, which is not currently covered by Medicare and many other insurance plans for weight loss.

Eli Lilly's lead in the obesity race has grown. Its recent stock performance says otherwise

Eli Lilly has been one of the worst-performing Club stocks over the past six months.

Healthy Returns: The FDA approved fewer new drugs in 2024 — but some big ones hit the market

The FDA wrapped up 2024 with 50 new drug approvals, clearing a wave of long-awaited treatments. Meanwhile, Transcarent will take Accolade private.

Private equity reduces patient care while enriching investors, Senate report finds

The bipartisan investigation of hospital systems purchased by Apollo Global Management and Leonard Green & Partners reinforced the findings of past academic research.

J&J says its lung cancer drug combination keeps people alive longer

Johnson & Johnson said its lung cancer regimen – Rybrevant plus Lazcluze – keeps people alive for at least a year longer than AstraZeneca's Tagrisso.

Hims & Hers donates $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Meta both announced $1 million donations, and Amazon and Apple CEO Tim Cook have also reportedly contributed.

U.S. records its first human bird flu death

A patient in Louisiana has died of bird flu. Health authorities considered the case to be the first severe H5N1 infection in a U.S. resident.

Child mental health crisis: Better resilience is the solution, say experts

The surge in mental health referrals among young people has prompted debate among experts about the cause - and the most effective solution

U.S. surgeon general calls for cancer risk warnings on alcohol labels

The U.S. surgeon general on Friday issued a new advisory on the link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk.

WHO implores China to share data, access to learn about Covid-19’s origins

‘Without transparency, sharing and cooperation, the world cannot adequately prevent and prepare for future epidemics and pandemics.’.

These innovative biotech stocks have a good chance of breaking out in 2025

A looming 'patent cliff' could trigger a wave of biotech mergers and acquisitions, but innovation has also been humming along and could lift some stocks.

Chris Hoy says men should talk about health issues more

Six-time Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy calls for more openness on health matters

Puberty blockers: Can a drug trial solve one of medicine's most controversial debates?

The government has pledged to determine the evidence - and establish whether the benefits outweigh any potential harms of prescribing puberty blockers to children questioning their gender

How do weight loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work?

NHS experts report unprecedented demand for the new generation of obesity treatments.

What is assisted dying and how could the law change?

A proposed law would let terminally ill people in England and Wales choose to end their life.

Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law?

The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.

NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid - Hancock

Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful".

Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed request

NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing.

Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified

Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen.

How are the vaping rules changing?

Marketing rules will be stricter, nicotine vapes will be taxed and disposable vapes will be banned.

Warning tax rises could force care homes to close

Social care providers say the sector is in "unprecedented danger" without more funding.

How close were hospitals to collapse in Covid?

The Covid inquiry restarts its live hearings this week, after senior staff in the NHS revealed just how close some hospitals were to collapse

Is the system letting down people who were harmed by Covid vaccines?

People affected by rare blood clots say they feel they have been airbrushed out of the pandemic.

How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food?

The rise of these treatments has major implications for how we think about obesity, says James Gallagher.

NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts

Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs.

Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule

Patients' families were “horrified but not surprised” when told the blanket policy had been in place.

We were not treated as parents, Covid inquiry told

Mum of premature twins says rigid restrictions on birthing wards during Covid were traumatic.

Covid ambulance crews faced 'crucial PPE delays'

Crews say they faced crucial delays trying to save dying patients because of the time it took to put on equipment.

Covid was like a daily terror attack, doctor tells inquiry

Covid inquiry hears harrowing testimony from ex-adviser in emergency preparedness at NHS England.

Covid inquiry rejects clinicians’ anonymity plea

The UK Health Security Agency argued naming the junior officials could put them at risk of abuse.

High-grade masks evidence weak, Covid inquiry told

UKHSA's Prof Susan Hopkins said respirator masks may have worked no better than thin surgical masks.

Nurses bore the brunt of Covid, ex-chief nurse says

Dame Ruth May tells the Covid inquiry nurses struggled with low staffing levels and difficulties accessing protective equipment.

How many of us will end up being diagnosed with ADHD?

Experts suggest that the number of people with ADHD is actually going to remain steady.

‘I grieve for the person I was before' - Covid inquiry to begin new phase

The Covid inquiry opens its next set of hearings on Monday, looking at the impact on healthcare and the NHS.

Corruption review finds 'red flags' in more than 130 Covid contracts

An anti-corruption charity finds significant concerns in £15.3bn worth of contracts awarded during the pandemic.

The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead?

The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be.

Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods

Experts can’t agree how exactly they affect us and it’s not clear that science will give us an answer.

How the UK planned for the wrong pandemic

Over-confidence, wasted opportunities and muddled-thinking left UK sleep-walking into Covid.

Paris: Grassroots to Glory

The Paralympic Rowing Cox will compete a year after getting the all clear from cancer.

Paris: Grassroots to Glory

The Rugby 7s player has struggled with body image in the past, but says sport has helped

How Dame Deborah James helped save a mum's life

A mother-of-three shared her story with Dame Deborah's mother Heather on BBC Breakfast.

Before US Senate panel, scientist defends his rejection of Covid-19 lab leak theory

The four scientists testifying, as well as lawmakers, acknowledge that the roots of the coronavirus will never be known with certainty.

Covid-19 remains a worse killer than the flu, US study finds

Despite the pandemic being over, Covid-19 carries a 35 per cent higher risk of death in hospital patients, study finds.

Man had rare Covid infection that lasted 613 days, showed extensive mutations

Cases like this increase the risk of more dangerous coronavirus variants emerging, researchers say.

Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well?

Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists.

'I embrace my alopecia, but I’d love my old hair back’

People living with alopecia could have access to treatment on the NHS in Scotland for the first time.

Largest Covid-19 vaccine study yet finds links to health conditions

More than 13.5 billion doses of Covid vaccines have been administered globally over the past three years. A small proportion were injured by the shots, stoking debate about their benefits versus harms.

Nearly 10,000 died from Covid-19 last month, fuelled by gatherings and new variant, WHO says

Almost 10,000 Covid-19 deaths were reported in December, the WHO said, as it warned the virus remained a threat despite partially passing under the radar.

WHO classifies JN.1 coronavirus strain as ‘variant of interest’

The strain makes up an estimated 15 per cent to 29 per cent of cases in the US, and some infections have been detected in China, though the public health risk remains low.

Nobel Medicine Prize 2023: how Katalin Kariko helped pave way for Covid-19 vaccine discoveries

Katalin Kariko’s obsession with researching mRNA to fight disease once cost her a faculty position at a prestigious US university. Now, her pioneering work has won her the Nobel Prize in Medicine.

Anti-Covid drug molnupiravir may have led to virus mutations, study says

Pharmaceutical giant Merck’s antiviral pill molnupiravir was one of the earliest treatments rolled out during the pandemic to prevent Covid becoming more severe in vulnerable people.

WHO warns of ‘concerning’ Covid-19 trends ahead of winter

Covid-19 death toll is on the rise again in the Middle East and Asia, while intensive care unit admissions are increasing in Europe, the WHO says.

WHO classifies Eris as Covid-19 ‘variant of interest’

The fast-spreading variant also known as Eris, the most prevalent in the United States, also has been detected in China, South Korea, Japan and Canada, among other countries.

Pioneer of mRNA vaccine touts technology’s promise while in Hong Kong for award, recalls how Covid placed her in spotlight

Hungarian-American biochemist Professor Katalin Kariko hopes mRNA science can be used for wound-healing and to prevent or treat other conditions, even cancer.

Covid inquiry: The UK pandemic in numbers

Explore the data on how the coronavirus pandemic unfolded in the UK.

Hong Kong can attract pharmaceutical giants by having own drug regulatory system, health chief says while citing need for R&D in Covid aftermath

Health secretary Lo Chung-mau says firms are often spurred to carry out research where a regulator is based.

Cheap diabetes drug cuts risk of long Covid by 40 per cent, study shows

The findings on metformin – the most common medication for treating type 2 diabetes – could be a ‘landmark’ in the fight against the little-understood condition.

Hong Kong gloves tycoon pivots to produce Covid-killing reusable masks with lifespan of up to 4 years

Entrepreneur Juliana Lam founded Innotier, whose mask she says can instantly eliminate 99 per cent of the coronavirus and last for up to 200 washes.

Coronavirus Hong Kong: parents warned about rise of other respiratory illnesses despite Covid wave peaking

HKU experts sound alert on flu, RSV and pneumococcal infections, with children and elderly most at risk.

Covid Hong Kong: daily caseloads will drop soon, pandemic advisers forecast, with current ‘small wave’ no cause for alarm

Professor Lau Yu-lung from HKU says city experienced an expected ‘small wave’ and there is no need for concern as most people have immunity.

Beyond Covid-19, WHO chief hopes for ‘historic’ pandemic accord

WHO member countries have begun negotiations towards an international agreement aimed to ensure the world is better equipped to prevent or more effectively respond the next time a pandemic hits.

Coronavirus Hong Kong: daily caseloads hit 10,000, but health chief says outbreak manageable amid high vaccination rate, lower Covid severity

But Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau assures public high vaccination rate and lower severity of illness mean outbreak still manageable.

Coronavirus Hong Kong: US drug maker Moderna says bivalent Covid vaccine approved for local use, marking second such jab available in city

Bivalent vaccines target Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5, with the first such jab by BioNTech introduced in December.

Hong Kong experts urge city to stay vigilant as WHO declares end to Covid-19 global public health emergency

Residents advised to get vaccines and booster shots to keep themselves safe because ‘battle is far from over’.

Singapore’s Covid cases are on the rise, but most young children aren’t fully protected by jabs

Only 28 per cent of children aged five to 11 have ‘minimum protection’ against the disease, according to the city state’s Health Ministry, as weekly Covid case numbers top 27,000.

WHO says Covid deaths down 95 per cent this year, hopeful of declaring end of emergency phase

WHO chief says hopeful of moving out of Covid emergency phase ‘sometime this year’.

Private doctors in Hong Kong allowed to order more Covid-19 oral drugs from government to help tackle surge in cases

Family doctors had warned they were running out of oral antivirals Paxlovid and molnupiravir as cases climbed in the past two weeks.

Mobile printer for mRNA vaccine patches could be used for ‘next Covid’, scientists say

These ‘microneedle patches’ can be self-administered, are relatively painless, and could be more palatable to the vaccine-hesitant.

WHO warns Covid pandemic remains volatile, ‘still a lot of people dying’

In the last 28 days, more than 23,000 deaths and three million new cases have been reported to the World Health Organization.

Hong Kong has dumped 50,000 Covid vaccine doses since start of inoculation drive, including improperly stored stock

Wastage inevitable and proportion of discarded jabs, at 0.2 per cent, small, medical experts say.

Coronavirus: Hong Kong detects 7 cases of highly infectious Omicron subvariant that has caused alarm overseas, authorities confirm

Top health expert Professor David Hui says XBB.1.16 subvariant found in some of city’s testing samples.

Coronavirus: Hong Kong government adviser expects WHO to declare end to pandemic ‘in about 3 months’, but warns of current flu surge

Professor Lau Yu-lung assures residents city is on track to normality, with most of population vaccinated or having acquired immunity through infection.

WHO says China has more Covid-19 origin data: ‘We need to know’

The health agency’s chief demanded that Beijing share all relevant information, saying that if it does, ‘we will know what happened’.

Hong Kong doctors observe Covid vaccine rush with 2 weeks to go before jabs become chargeable

Health sector representatives estimate costs could be similar to what mainland visitors are charged for the BioNTech bivalent jab, at HK$1,800.

Coronavirus: who can get free fourth or fifth booster shot under Hong Kong’s revised vaccine scheme?

Starting late April, city will stop offering free additional boosters to all residents.

Covid Hong Kong: government pandemic adviser defends vaccine policy to charge for fourth, fifth shots

HKU expert Ivan Hung says move would mean public resources can be focused on vulnerable groups instead.

Covid vaccines past ‘use by’ date given to patients at Hong Kong private clinic – investigation launched

Department of Health on routine check finds 14 people given expired BioNTech bivalent vaccine shots at Kowloon Bay medical centre.

Are weight-loss injections the answer to obesity?

The appeal is clear - but should we be turning to appetite-suppressing injections?

New Covid-19 origins data points to raccoon dogs in China market

A new analysis of specimens collected in 2020 in Wuhan found evidence of the virus along with genetic material from raccoon dogs, according to scientists.

Got too many masks after Hong Kong axed its face covering rules? Here are some helpful hints for using them up

Internet users suggest converting masks into improvised feather dusters, while health expert advises residents to keep one month’s supply just in case.

Chinese pharmaceutical stocks surge as flu overtakes Covid-19 to become main virus ravaging mainland

Shares of Chinese drug makers that produce medication for influenza have made strong gains, as the ailment overtakes Covid-19 as the major pandemic ravaging the country.

No more masks by April? Hong Kong finance chief raises hopes by saying city will drop unpopular Covid rule by ‘end of season’

Financial Secretary Paul Chan takes questions on radio programme, but most callers focused on mask mandate instead of overall budget blueprint.

Singapore says death of man in 2021 is first linked to Covid-19 vaccine

The health ministry said the Bangladeshi’s death from heart inflammation 21 days after he took Moderna-Spikevax jab was a medical misadventure.

Coronavirus: Hong Kong’s daily RAT policy for students ‘likely to be removed’ by next month if Covid situation stable, education chief says

Secretary for Education Christine Choi says authorities will review local Covid trend and take into account experts’ views.

Hong Kong customs seizes Covid-19 drugs worth HK$15 million, arrests 20 suspects

Preliminary tests found that one type of medication did not contain the claimed ingredients.

Merck’s Covid-19 drug linked to new virus mutations, study says

Merck & Co’s Covid-19 pill is giving rise to new mutations of the virus in some patients, according to a study that underscores the risk of trying to intentionally alter the pathogen’s genetic code.

Patients behaving strangely: Hong Kong doctors report people chasing Covid antivirals, collecting for many ‘family members’

Medical Association says it is suspicious how some patients go from doctor to doctor asking for Covid drugs.

Coronavirus: patients at Hong Kong isolation facilities set to leave as mandatory stays end

Mandatory tests for travellers and quota for mainland China border crossings may also end in coming days, says pro-Beijing heavyweight Tam Yiu-chung.

Coronavirus: room exists to further ease testing for Hong Kong, mainland China cross-border travellers, CY Leung says, while expert proposes review

Leung, now a vice-chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, points to caseloads being kept at bay despite border reopening and festive break.

Covid-19: Hong Kong must decide for itself when to lift curbs, health experts say ahead of WHO decision on pandemic status

Local health experts also discuss if Hong Kong government should begin review of epidemic response soon or wait until later date.

Coronavirus: lift mask mandate for outdoors after winter flu threat, Hong Kong government pandemic adviser urges

Chinese University professor and government pandemic adviser David Hui says masks should still be worn on public transport, as well as in hospitals and care homes.

Covid-19: China’s ‘exhausted’ doctors and nurses work long hours for reduced pay

Doctors and nurses in some of China’s public hospitals are facing pay cuts or salary delays amid a surge in coronavirus cases, as local government finances come under extreme strain.

Coronavirus: 1 in 7 Hongkongers vaccinated with 4 shots; isolation order for infected patients could be dropped ‘by end of January’

Civil service minister Ingrid Yeung reveals more than 1 million residents have received fourth Covid jab, urges young and elderly to get their shots soon.

Millennials and Covid stress: Hong Kong beauty queen hid in hotel, bingeing on piles of junk food

Many Hongkongers aged 25 to 40 faced physical and mental health issues during pandemic, survey shows.

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