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HHS confirms FDA withdrew studies on Covid and shingles vaccine safety
An HHS spokesperson said the studies drew conclusions not supported by the data; reporting cited FDA work with firms to analyze millions of patient records
Health insurers show recovery signs, but claims test is ahead
UnitedHealth, Elevance, Cigna and Humana beat first-quarter estimates, yet analysts say delayed medical claims make the second quarter the clearer gauge of cost trends
FDA’s Makary defends drug rejections amid backlash
The FDA commissioner told CNBC he stands with agency scientists after criticism over recent decisions, including the rejection of Replimune’s melanoma drug candidate
More Than 150 Wind Projects Stall as Pentagon Reviews Slow
Companies say the delays have worsened sharply in recent weeks, according to a saved summary of a New York Times report
GLP-1 hair shedding fuels a growing beauty market
As use of weight-loss drugs rises, brands and retailers are seeing more demand for scalp treatments, supplements and products aimed at thinning hair
FDA proposal would curb bulk compounding of Novo, Lilly weight-loss drugs
The agency says it sees no clinical need for outsourcing facilities to make bulk compounded versions of semaglutide, tirzepatide and liraglutide when approved drugs are available
TSA PreCheck cuts signup cost for travelers 30 and under
First-time applicants can get $20 off a five-year membership in May, lowering the cost to as little as $56.75 depending on enrollment provider
Gallup: Record 55% of Americans Say Their Finances Are Getting Worse
The April survey found deepening worries over inflation, energy costs, retirement savings and credit card payments, with pessimism at its highest level since Gallup began asking in 2001
TSA PreCheck discount targets travelers 30 and under
First-time applicants in May can get $20 off a five-year membership as summer travel approaches and airfare costs rise
Former Fauci adviser indicted over alleged COVID records concealment
Dr. David Morens is accused of using private email to evade public records rules while working at the National Institutes of Health. His attorney declined to comment