This story also ran on NPR. This story can be republished for free (details). When the first U.S. case of a new coronavirus spreading throughout China was confirmed last week in Washington state, public health workers were well prepared to respond, building on lessons learned during the outbreak of measles that sickened 87 people in… Read More »
Pfizer hit some unexpected roadblocks with its first U.S. biosimilar launch, but it’s not giving up in the budding field. Now, the drugmaker is launching biosims to three Roche cancer blockbusters at discounts ranging from 22% to 24%. The company has already rolled out Zirabev and Ruxience, its biosimilars to Roche’s Avastin and Rituxan, respectively, at discounts of 23% and 24%. On… Read More »
Michael PowellGetty Images In a new Instagram video, Dr. Pimple Popper removes a sesame seed-like blackhead from a patient’s lip. The famed dermatologist also removes a second blackhead from the sensitive area under the patient’s eye. Blackheads, or open comedos, are clogged pores that are filled with dead skin cells and oil. Blackhead extractions are… Read More »
RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 16: (L-R) Gwyneth Paltrow and BJ Miller speak onstage during the In … [+] goop Health Summit San Francisco 2019 at Craneway Pavilion on November 16, 2019 in Richmond, California. (Photo by Ian Tuttle/Getty Images for goop) Getty Images for goop Gwyneth Paltrow’s wellness empire brand ‘goop’ today revealed a trailer… Read More »