By Berkeley Lovelace Jr. A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel on Thursday recommended updating this fall’s Covid shots to target the XFG variant, a fast-growing strain nicknamed “stratus.” The recommendation — from the FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee —
By Berkeley Lovelace Jr. A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel on Thursday recommended updating this fall’s Covid shots to target the XFG variant, a fast-growing strain nicknamed “stratus.” The recommendation — from the FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee — is meant to help vaccine makers prepare shots for the fall and winter,
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By Selena Simmons-Duffin As many as 5 million people who buy health insurance on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces may drop their coverage this year, according to a new analysis from KFF, the nonpartisan health research organization. That’s many more than the initial enrollment statistics indicated. About one million fewer people signed up for a plan this year compared
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Dr. Ashandra Batiste, a pioneer in a tech-forward dental practice, discovered her passion for dentistry at the young age of 11. This aspiration was ignited by a childhood accident where she damaged her two front permanent teeth while exiting a pool. The work done by her dentist not only repaired her smile but also reinstated her confidence, leaving
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In June, five undergraduate students from Xavier University of Louisiana will arrive at the UC Davis MIND Institute for a summer dedicated to biomedical research. The hope is that the students will be inspired to pursue a graduate degree in neuroscience, molecular biology or related field at a University of California campus. Xavier is one of the nation’s historically
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Howard University Hospital (HUH) continues to serve as both a center for exceptional patient care and a vital training ground for the next generation of healthcare professionals. On Thursday, April 16, the Howard University Nursing Club hosted a Nurse Appreciation Initiative, recognizing the dedication and impact of HUH nurses while strengthening connections between students and
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By Anizia Fulmore In recognition of Black Maternal Health Week, Howard University Hospital (HUH) hosted a Maternal Health Fair and Community Baby Shower on Friday, April 17, in the Towers Auditorium, bringing together healthcare providers, community partners, and families to support maternal wellness and advance health equity. Howard University Hospital (HUH) staff welcome attendees to
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South Carolina State University is among only seven Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) that have been selected to participate in the 2026 HBCU Policy Academy for Student and Campus Wellness. The academy aims to advance student wellbeing, mental health and crisis response across HBCU campuses. As part of the national cohort, SC State will
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By Berkeley Lovelace Jr., Jessica Herzberg and Anne Thompson For Dr. Joseph Cacchione, the math on GLP-1 drugs stopped making sense. The CEO of the Philadelphia-based nonprofit hospital system Jefferson said his organization now spends more on prescription drug coverage — fueled by the soaring use of weight loss medications like Wegovy and Zepbound — than it does on inpatient care. Jefferson has
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by Daryl R. Thomas Jr. A recent study published in JAMA Network Open found that Black adults who attended historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) performed better on cognitive tests later in life than those who attended predominantly white institutions. The findings are shifting how researchers think about the role of college beyond academics, emphasizing how campus
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By Berkeley Lovelace Jr. Dr. Houman Hemmati, an ophthalmologist critical of the government’s Covid vaccine response, is the front-runner for the role of the nation’s vaccine chief at the Food and Drug Administration, according to two people familiar with the matter. If selected, Hemmati would replace Dr. Vinay Prasad, who is leaving the agency this month after facing
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