Pharma

FDA suggests new regulations for packaged foods to qualify as healthy

FDA’s move will help educate more people to improve health outcomes, tackle health inequalities and save lives. In an effort to assist...

Alzheimer's drug trial breakthrough boost for Roche, Eli Lilly

The drug, lecanemab, slowed progress of the brain-wasting disease by 27% compared with a placebo. The results of a significant drug study...

Portugal permits risk groups to receive preventative monkeypox vaccinations

Around 90 countries where monkeypox is not endemic have reported outbreaks of the viral disease. Due to limited supplies, Portugal's...

Illumina’s Grail expands cancer detection test use with life insurer deal

Grail, maker of cancer detection tests is currently seeking Food and Drug Administration approval. A new agreement with life insurer John...

FDA will examine Perrigo's birth control pill for OTC usage

Since its approval in 1973, the non-estrogen contraceptive Opill has been available only by prescription. The U.S. Food and Drug...