Novo Nordisk becomes latest pharmaceutical giant to cut insulin prices
Drugmaker Novo Nordisk said Tuesday, it will lower the price of several of its pre-filled insulin pens and vials up to 75% for people living with diabetes, starting in January. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Pfizer pays $43 billion to buy cancer-fighting biotech company Seagen
U.S. pharmaceutical company Pfizer said Monday it was spending $43 billion to acquire Seagen, a biotech company developing a line of cancer-fighting technology. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Study: Less sleep cuts effectiveness of recent vaccination
New research suggests that sleep duration can play a role in how effective vaccinations can be in producing an antibody response. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Army to continue ‘tape tests’ to measure body fat despite flaws
The U.S. Army will continue to use the antiquated " tape test " to measure soldiers ' body composition in spite of a study that shows the test to be flawed. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Study: Testing urine for genetic mutations may detect bladder cancer early
Identifying genetic mutations in urine could help detect bladder cancer years before symptoms arise, a new study presented Friday at the European Association of Urology annual congress in Milan found. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news