Who says fashion and germaphobia can’t go hand in hand?
As an airline passenger with mild allergies who took four flights this past weekend, I […]
View ArticlePreventing illness doesn’t need to require technology – sometimes just a bar...
In this TED talk, Myriam Sidibe discusses the simple, cost-effective way to avoid the spread of […]
View ArticleA prophylactic for the common cold: J&J spinout raising $25M
Not quite a cure for the common cold, but close – PrEP Biopharm, a J&J licensee, is raising $25M for a nasal spray that it says can stop a cold in its tracks, preventing symptoms from materializing.
View ArticleMorning Read: CVS and IBM partner to predict deteriorating health, GE...
CVS and IBM partnership to spot declining health in pharmacy customers, GE Healthcare is investing $1B in healthcare provider education.
View ArticleRoche’s real-time tests for influenza A & B approved for point-of-care
Testing for the flu just got a lot faster.
View ArticleThe J.P. Morgan plague: Did you get it this year?
The premiere healthcare investing conference is a hot zone for infectious disease. What’s up with the J.P. Morgan plague?
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Why did CDC withdraw support for FluMist influenza vaccine for kids?
Researchers are trying to see what — if any — is the common factor behind FluMist’s recent poor performance.
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Scripps study: Can your Fitbit track the flu?
A new study by the Scripps Research Translational Institute suggests Fitbits could be used to detect the flu. By tracking resting heart rate and activity levels, researchers said Fitbits could improve...
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One Simple Action Can Ease ‘Tripledemic’ Pressures: Paid Sick Leave
Nearly a quarter of private sector employees don’t have any paid sick days, according to the National Partnership for Women & Families. Providing this benefit will save employers down the line, one...
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Evernorth Discovers 314% Year-over-year Increase in Flu Med Prescriptions
The Evernorth report also found that there is a higher prevalence of flu medication prescriptions among children and people living the South. Employers and payers have a responsibility to encourage...
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Navigating Air Pollution and the Rise in Respiratory Issues During Winter
As we embark on the winter season, the significance of respiratory health becomes even more pronounced. The challenges posed by cold weather, compounded by air pollution, necessitate a proactive...
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