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Merck says new COVID-19 pill cuts hospitalizations and deaths in half
WASHINGTON (AP) — On Friday, drug maker Merck said its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected with the coronavirus and that it would soon ask health officials in the U.S. and around the world to authorize its use. If cleared, the drug would be the first pill shown…
Biden lays out vision for reducing the price of prescription drugs
President Joe Biden announced Thursday he is looking for Congress’ help in reducing the price of prescription drugs. According to a White House fact sheet, Americans pay two to three times as much as people in other countries for prescription drugs, and one in four Americans who take prescription drugs struggle to afford their medications.…
Did the pandemic put your kids at risk for Type 2 diabetes?
Another pandemic stat has been released, this time involving children. Type 2 diabetes has doubled in children mostly due to eating habits and a lack of physical fitness. However, there are many ways to reduce the risk and even reverse the disease.
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