A top Republican senator on Thursday pushed back hard against calls from Biden administration health officials for more funding to fight COVID-19, saying that he will be a “roadblock,” until the officials provide sufficient justification that the money is needed. The comments from Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.), the top Republican on the Senate Health Committee, illustrate how hard it will be for […]
A new effort is aimed at helping digital health startups bake regulatory considerations into their business strategy early on – and spare them from nasty surprises when they seek approvals for their products. By early 2023, the Digital Health Regulatory Pathways project plans to unveil a free, open-access resource that will guide startups along the right regulatory path. Boston-based Digital […]
I still remember getting a sample of Gucci Memoire d’Une Odeur, spraying it and smelling it for the first time and thinking “wow, they did it. They made a perfume that matches the concept.” It’s in rotation today, and I also wore it out to dinner a couple of weeks ago and it was perfect. It’s mineral and chamomile and […]
THCB Gang Joining Matthew Holt (@boltyboy) on #THCBGang on Thursday June 16 are medical historian Mike Magee (@drmikemagee); patient safety expert and all around wit Michael Millenson (@mlmillenson); Queen of all employer benefits Jennifer Benz (@jenbenz); and Suntra Modern Recovery CEO JL Neptune (@JeanLucNeptune), who these days also hosts the Is It Serious podcast. You can see the video below live (and […]
Bullying isn’t a new thing in society, but it has taken different forms over the years. Earlier, bullies used to push others around, harass them in the cafeteria or classrooms, seize their victim’s possessions, and even hit them. After graduating, we thought that part of life was over for good, but then came the internet and with it a better […]
What’s a parent to do when their usual baby formula is in short supply? Changing any aspects of your infant’s diet can be scary, and with good reason—your baby needs a diet rich in certain nutrients to keep growing strong and healthy. It’s important to be cautious when making any changes to your infant’s diet. Ask your child’s pediatrician for […]
From FashionNova.com: It’s OFFICIAL —FashionNova, the world’s leading powerhouse in e-commerce apparel and lifestyle brands, has made their mark on the beauty industry with today’s launch of NovaBEAUTY! After two years of meticulous formulation, NovaBEAUTY is launching their lineup of cruelty-free, vegan products with the luxurious NovaBEAUTY Lip Collection – an impressive 48-piece collection comprised of 26 shades of their […]
A self-care plan- with five ways to take better care of yourself? I do not know if I have time for one, let alone five, Miss Barbie’s Beauty Bits. I get it; life can be stressful and downright hectic, whether the stress of your job, honey-dos, or running the kids to every activity in the world. Many do not add […]
AUSTIN, Texas — Heat waves are getting hotter and becoming more frequent because of rising rates of air pollution, putting children’s health at risk, a wide-ranging new report finds. A June 15 article in the New England Journal of Medicine reviews current research to take a sweeping inventory of how air pollution and climate change interact to adversely affect people’s […]
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