US FDA expands use of Bristol Myers’ cancer therapy
The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday expanded the use of Bristol Myers Squibb's cell therapy, Breyanzi, for a type of slow-growing blood cancer,...
Innovating to cure multiple sclerosis
By Teodoro B. Padilla
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that occurs when the immune system attacks the brain and spinal cord. Over 1.8 million people worldwide have...
South Korea to improve young doctors’ pay, denies healthcare is in crisis
SEOUL - South Korea will move quickly to improve pay and working conditions for young doctors, the government said on Friday, tackling a key demand by...
‘I couldn’t move’: Japanese male office workers experience simulated menstrual pain
TOKYO - Male office workers at a telecoms firm in Tokyo have experienced simulated menstrual pain to help them become more sympathetic toward female colleagues ahead...
UnitedHealth says online platform fully functional after Change Healthcare hack
UnitedHealth Group said the electronic prescribing for its pharmacy services is now fully functional, with claims submission and payment transmission also available after cyber attack...
Experimental Novo obesity drug more effective than Wegovy in early trial
COPENHAGEN - Novo Nordisk said on Thursday early trial data for its highly anticipated experimental obesity drug amycretin showed a higher weight loss compared with its popular...
Cancer-causing chemical found in Clinique, Clearasil acne treatments, US lab reports
High levels of cancer-causing chemical benzene were detected in some acne treatments from brands including Estee Lauder's Clinique, Target's Up & Up and Reckitt...
Britain eyes new tax on vaping from 2026
LONDON - British finance minister Jeremy Hunt said he is planning to introduce an extra tax on vaping products from October 2026, aiming to make the...
Hacker forum post claims UnitedHealth paid $22 mln ransom in bid to recover data
WASHINGTON - A post on a hacker forum popular with cybercriminals has claimed UnitedHealth Group paid $22 million in a bid to recover access to data and...
Screening for colorectal cancer saves lives
By Teodoro B. Padilla
Colorectal cancer cases in East and Southeast Asian countries have significantly increased in recent decades, driven by rapid changes in socioeconomic and lifestyle habits,...
Pfizer says its RSV shot is protective through a second year
NEW YORK - Pfizer on Thursday said a single dose of its new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine Abrysvo maintained its ability to protect against the illness...
Enhancing management of rare diseases
By Teodoro B. Padilla
The fourth week of February each year is National Rare Disease Week. The annual observance aims to increase public awareness about rare diseases (also...
