It seemed too good to be true — and it was: a blood test with just the prick of a finger. That was the revolutionary vision of disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes. Now, it could soon become a reality. When Theranos was founded in 2003, Holmes promised technology that allowed blood tests to be performed…

A new study published on Friday, July 19, revealed that a universal flu vaccine could be coming in the next five years. Scientists in the United States said that experiments with the new vaccine technology have shown promising results. Scientists said that the influenza virus is always mutating, which creates the need for a different…

Thinking of getting a new tattoo or permanent makeup? It has long been the advice of medical experts to make sure the environment where a person gets new ink is clean. However, a new study from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found that cleanliness might not matter when it comes to avoiding bacteria. FDA…

On June 28, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned 40 years of “Chevron deference” in a landmark ruling that experts say will cause a “legal earthquake.” The 6-3 conservative opinion upends a long tradition of relying on neutral expertise to interpret and execute laws and regulations. Broadly speaking, the ruling empowers judges and corporations at the…

The FDA is revoking a regulation that allowed for a certain additive to be used in food items because it is no longer safe. Brominated vegetable oil, or BVO, is used in dozens of products, mostly sodas. BVO is vegetable oil modified with the chemical bromine to keep citrus flavoring from floating to the top in…

The White House released President Joe Biden’s next plans to reassure concerned Democrats after last week’s debate. And July 4 holiday travelers are expected to break records on the road amid soaring temperatures. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Biden looks to solidify support from Democrats after debate President Joe Biden…

A House panel took the first step to pave the way for Medicare to cover the cost of weight loss drugs on Thursday, June 27. For more than two decades, a law has prohibited Medicare from paying for these medications.  The recent uptick in the use of these drugs – like Wegovy and Zepbound –…

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Tuesday, June 25, an unprecedented study on human blood in hopes that it may provide answers on how to fight the H5N1 virus. The agencies will conduct research on the blood of farm workers to see…

The Supreme Court declined two appeals involving COVID-19 vaccines from Children’s Health Defense, founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Lower court rulings against the group were upheld by the Supreme Court without providing any comment on their decision. Rulings against the group from federal appeals courts in New Orleans and Philadelphia were upheld without comment…

Philip Morris International temporarily stopped online sales of Zyn nicotine pouches in the U.S. on Monday, June 17, in response to a legal challenge from the attorney general for the District of Columbia. The halt is part of an investigation into the company’s possible violation of the district’s ban on flavored tobacco products. “Zyn is…