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Luigi Mangione indicted for first-degree murder in UnitedHealth CEO's death

Mangione was indicted on one count of first-degree murder, two counts of second-degree murder, seven counts of criminal possession of a weapon, and one count of possessing a forged driver's license

RFK Jr meets senators on questions of Trump's pick to lead health agency

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. swept onto Capitol Hill late Monday, as the anti-vaccine health guru from the famous political family reintroduced himself to senators, this time as President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the nation's Health and Human Services Department. It was a soft-opening debut for Kennedy, whose wide-ranging views yes to raw milk, no to fluoride, Ozempic and America's favourite processed foods are raising alarms in the scientific community and beyond. In the Senate he's facing a mix of support, curiosity, skepticism and downright rejection among the senators who will be asked to confirm him to Trump's Cabinet. Kennedy's first stop Monday was on potentially friendly terrain, to the offices of GOP senators allied with Trump, the start of a weeks-long process. Ahead of the nominee's visits, Trump said he's a big believer in polio vaccines and sought to tamp down fears about Kennedy, saying he will be much less radical than people think. The man known simply as RFK, J

Donald Trump picks Indian-American scientist Jay Bhattacharya to lead NIH

US President-elect Donald Trump has picked Indian-American scientist Jay Bhattacharya as the director of the National Institutes of Health, the country's top health research and funding institutions. With this, Bhattacharya becomes the first Indian-American to be nominated by Trump for a top administrative position. Earlier, Trump picked Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the newly created Department of Government Efficiency along with Tesla owner Elon Musk. However, that is a voluntary position and does not need confirmation from the US Senate. "I am thrilled to nominate Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD, to serve as Director of the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Bhattacharya will work in cooperation with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to direct the Nation's Medical Research and to make important discoveries that will improve Health, and save lives," Trump announced. "Together, Jay and RFK Jr. will restore the NIH to a Gold Standard of Medical Research as they examine the underlying cause

US health officials report 1st case of new mpox variant in traveller

Health officials said Saturday they have confirmed the first U.S. case of a new form of mpox that was first seen in eastern Congo. The person had travelled to eastern Africa and was treated in Northern California upon return, according to the California Department of Public Health. Symptoms are improving and the risk to the public is low. Mpox is a rare disease caused by infection with a virus that's in the same family as the one that causes smallpox. It is endemic in parts of Africa, where people have been infected through bites from rodents or small animals. Earlier this year, scientists reported the emergence of a new form of mpox in Africa that was spread through close contact including through sex. More than 3,100 confirmed cases have been reported just since late September, according to the World Health Organization. The vast majority of them have been in three African countries Burundi, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Since then, cases of travellers with

Trump picks Robert Kennedy Jr as health secy, Doug Collins for Vet Affairs

US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday announced his decision to nominate former Democratic presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr. as his Secretary of Health and Human Services. The nomination for this top Cabinet position is subject to confirmation by the US Senate. Trump also announced his intent to nominate former Congressman Doug Collins of Georgia as Secretary for Veterans Affairs (VA). "I am thrilled to announce Robert F Kennedy Jr. as The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS)," he said. For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies who have engaged in deception, misinformation, and disinformation when it came to public health, the president-elect said, indicating the health policies of his second term beginning January 20, 2025. Trump said the safety and health of all Americans is the most important role of any administration, and HHS will play a big role in helping ensure that everyone is protecte

US healthcare system ranks last among wealthy nations, says report

The US healthcare system ranks last among 10 wealthy nations, with high costs, poor access, and inequities, despite Americans paying nearly double compared to other countries

Q3 result preview: US, India to aid revenue growth for Pharma Inc

In the healthcare segment, hospitals are expected to post revenue growth of 13 percent during the coverage, while the net profit growth would be around 37 percent, ICICI Securities said in a note

Wearing masks mandatory at some US hospitals as Covid-19, flu cases rise

More than 1.1 million Americans have died from Covid-19, CDC figures show, a greater rate than most other wealthy countries

Flu-related deaths on the rise in US state of Arkansas; total now 64

Number of flu-related deaths in Arkansas rose by 19 from last week, totalling 64 so far this season, according to US health department

US signs off on 800,000 more doses of monkeypox vaccine, say officials

After weeks of delays, nearly 800,000 doses of the monkeypox vaccine will soon be available for distribution, US health regulators said Wednesday.

Lupin gets USFDA approval for generic blood pressure lowering drug

Drug firm Lupin on Monday said it has received an approval from the US Health regulator to market generic medication to treat high blood pressure.

Over 112,000 Covid-19 cases in reported in US children in past week

More than 112,000 child Covid-19 cases were reported in the US during the past week, a doubling of case counts from the four weeks prior

Free Covid coverage for all in US dries up even as hospital costs rise

Things are reverting to the way they were as federal money for Covid care of the uninsured dries up, creating a potential barrier to timely access

End of Covid pandemic may bring major turbulence for US health care

When the end of the Covid pandemic comes, it could create major disruptions for a cumbersome US health care system made more generous, flexible and up-to-date technologically

Moderna seeks FDA authorization for second Covid booster for all adults

Moderna Inc on late Thursday sought emergency use authorization with US health regulators for a second Covid booster shot, as a surge in cases in some parts of the world fuels fears of another wave

Lupin receives USFDA approval for antibiotic Solosec

Lupin Ltd on Thursday said it has received approval from the US health regulator for its supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for usage of its antibiotic Solosec.

US life expectancy falls by most in over 74 years on Covid-led tug

Overall, life expectancy declined to 77 years, a drop of 1.8 years from 2019, the CDC said

US health tab hit $4 trn as government opened spigot to fight Covid

US health care spending rocketed to $4.1 trillion last year as Congress opened the spigot of federal dollars to battle the coronavirus pandemic across multiple fronts.

Dr Reddy's Lab receives USFDA approval to market Lenalidomide capsule

Dr Reddy's Laboratories on Tuesday said it has received approval from the US health regulator to market Lenalidomide capsules

Herd immunity unlikely, but CDC says vaccinated people can ditch masks

Experts have estimated that between 60 per cent and 90 per cent of people in the US would need to be vaccinated for that to happen