Pfizer, the pharmaceutical giant known for its contribution to the fight against COVID-19, is making a strategic investment in obesity treatments. This move will be realized through a $4.9 billion acquisition of the development-stage drugmaker, Metsera. Pfizer has agreed to pay $47.50 per share in cash for each Metsera share, reflecting a premium of over 42% to Metsera’s … [Read more...] about Pfizer Bets Big on Obesity Drugs With $4.9B Metsera Deal
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Two Dead After Contracting Flesh-Eating Bacteria From Raw Oysters in Louisiana
Two individuals have lost their lives after consuming raw oysters carrying a flesh-eating bacteria, according to sources at Louisiana's health department. The bacteria, named Vibrio vulnificus, are natural inhabitants of warm coastal waters. It's particularly active between May and October. A person can contract this bacteria either by exposing an open wound to contaminated … [Read more...] about Two Dead After Contracting Flesh-Eating Bacteria From Raw Oysters in Louisiana
Legionnaires’ Outbreak in New York City Claims 7 Lives and Counting
New York City health officials have reported a seventh fatality related to the outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Central Harlem, with the total count of diagnosed cases exceeding 100. The most recent death, made public on Thursday, is linked to an individual who passed away before mid-August and was suffering from the disease. As of Thursday, officials have confirmed that … [Read more...] about Legionnaires’ Outbreak in New York City Claims 7 Lives and Counting
Terrifying First: Flesh-Eating Screwworm Infection Found in U.S. Traveler, HHS Confirms
The Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the first instance of a New World Screwworm infestation in a human within the borders of the United States. This parasitic infestation was identified in a patient who had recently returned from El Salvador and was officially confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on August 4th, as stated by HHS … [Read more...] about Terrifying First: Flesh-Eating Screwworm Infection Found in U.S. Traveler, HHS Confirms
Kellogg Promises Healthier Breakfast: Artificial Dyes to Be Gone by 2027
The WK Kellogg Co., a notable figure in the breakfast foods industry, has committed to ceasing the use of artificial dyes in its cereal products by the end of the year 2027, according to reliable sources. The company, known for producing familiar cereals such as Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, Frosted Flakes, and Rice Krispies, among others, stated that this step is part of a … [Read more...] about Kellogg Promises Healthier Breakfast: Artificial Dyes to Be Gone by 2027
