How to Join Pfizer’s Omicron-Specific Vaccine Trial—1,400 Slots
Pfizer and BioNTech announced clinical trials for its omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine. About 1,400 individuals are needed from unvaccinated to those who have received 2 or 3 doses.
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Mark Cuban Launches Cost Plus Drug to Combat Inflated Drug Prices
In line with his vision to offer drugs to consumers at cheaper rates, Mark Cuban’s MCCPDC has launched its online pharmacy. Can you invest in Cost Plus Drug Company?
Mark Cuban Launches Low-Cost Online Pharmacy
Mark Cuban's online pharmacy, Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, is dedicated to providing affordable prescription medications.Who Makes N95 Masks? CDC Updates Its Mask Recommendations
The CDC, which recommends N95 masks to prevent COVID-19 spread, has a list of approved manufacturers. What are N95 masks and who makes them?COVID-19 Website Scams Are Already Happening—Here’s How To Avoid Them
The Biden Administration announced that USPS will be delivering COVID-19 tests to people for free. But scams are popping up.U.S. Government Is Giving Away 400 Million Free N-95 Masks
The Biden administration plans to give out 400 million N95 masks to the public next week. Below are details on when and where masks will be distributed.Biden Will Send Free COVID-19 Tests to Homes—Here's How to Get One
The Biden administration has set up a website that allows you to request a free at-home COVID-19 test kit. Details on how to order.The Drawbacks of Medicare Advantage Plans, Explained
Medicare Advantage plans are looked down upon for many reasons. Here are some of the bad sides to such plans.Is the NACHW Giving Out COVID-19 Tests or Is It a Scam?
The NACHW won’t be sending out free COVID-19 tests, although the organization’s website does direct you to a reliable source. The U.S. government is giving out free COVID-19 tests.California Might Be Doubling Taxes—What to Know Before the Decision
California is contemplating a move that could massively increase tax payments for families and businesses in the state. What's in the bill?Why Is There a Blood Shortage? Red Cross Offers Incentives for Donors
Faced with the worst blood shortage in a decade, the American Red Cross is offering incentives for people to donate blood. Why is there a blood shortage?How to Claim COVID-19 Tests on Health Insurance: Info on New Policy
How do you claim COVID-19 tests on health insurance? Learn how you’ll soon be able to get eight free at-home tests from your insurer per month.Is MOR Stock a Good Buy Near Its 52-Week Low?
MorphoSys stock hit a new low last week amid the continued sell-off in U.S. stocks. What’s the forecast for MOR stock, and is it a good buy?Pfizer's Omicron Vaccine Should Be Available in March—Too Late?
Pfizer and Moderna are both working on a vaccine for the omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus. When will the vaccines be available? Will they be too late?Which COVID-19 Testing Stocks to Buy as Omicron Cases Surge
Stocks of vaccine makers and companies that provide testing have outperformed. What are the best COVID-19 testing stocks to buy in 2022?Elizabeth Holmes's Theranos Raised a Fortune, Was Backed by Betsy DeVos’s Family
How much money did Elizabeth Holmes raise? Here's more about the former Theranos CEO, who was convicted on four fraud charges on Jan. 3, 2022.California Universal Healthcare Bill: Proposal and Funding, Explained
California legislators are attempting to advance a proposal for universal healthcare and a separate bill to fund the program through taxes.How to Invest in Mainz BioMed Stock and Whether You Should
More investors have started to pay close attention to Mainz BioMed. The stock looks poised to explode if its flagship product lands in the U.S. Is it too late to buy the stock?CinCor Is Due to List Soon but Seems Risky
CinCor Pharma is set to go public soon under the ticker "CINC" on the Nasdaq. What drugs does the clinical-stage biopharma company make?How Many Vaccinated People Have Died From the Omicron Variant?
To date, there haven't been any reports of vaccinated Americans who have died from the omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus. Vaccinated people can still get omicron.Amylyx Pharmaceuticals' New Drug for ALS Makes Progress With the FDA
Amylyx is moving ahead with its IPO and phase 3 trials for its new ALS drug. The trials will test the drug's efficiency and long-term effects on cognition.COVID IHU Variant Explainer: What To Know About the New Coronavirus Variant
A new coronavirus variant has been identified in France. Here's what you need to know about the IHU variant and how concerned officials are.SENS Stock Is Going Up on FDA Optimism: Is Senseonics a Buy?
Senseonics (SENS) stock was trading sharply higher after the company said that the FDA approval for the 180-day implant might come soon. Is SENS stock a buy?When Will Omicron Peak in the U.S.? Here’s What Experts Say
The daily omicron cases in the U.S. crossed 1 million on Jan. 3. When will omicron cases peak in the U.S.? Here’s what different experts have to say.Could the Term ‘Fully Vaccinated’ Include a Booster Shot Soon?
A fully vaccinated person is someone who received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer and Moderna vaccines require two shots, while J&J requires one.A Look at Omicron Contraction Rates for the Fully Vaccinated
It's often not a surprise for unvaccinated people to contract the omicron variant, but what about the fully vaccinated and boosted?How Many COVID-19 Variants Are There? Breaking Down the Virus
How many COVID-19 variants are there, how are they detected, and at what point do they become a major concern for the U.S.? Here's how experts tract the virus.COVID-19 Tests Are Still Very Much In Demand—Why Are They Hard to Get?
COVID-19 tests are hard to get. With the U.S. experiencing a surge in cases, more people are buying rapid COVID-19 tests.Nano Silver Products Claim to Treat COVID-19—Do They Work?
Nano silver COVID-19 treatments haven't been authorized by the FDA to be used to treat or cure COVID-19. What's nano silver and does it work against COVID-19?At-Home COVID Tests Are Available in Stores, With Free Ones Coming From the Government
The best at-home COVID test for you depends on a variety of factors, but reviewers have selected some products available online and in stores now.The Term 'Fully Vaccinated' Might Include a Fourth COVID-19 Vaccine
Israel has started administering a fourth COVID-19 vaccine to the elderly and medical workers. Other countries are following Israel's lead.AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Originated in the U.K., Is Used Globally
According to a recent study, a booster dose of AstraZeneca works against the omicron variant. What's the AstraZeneca vaccine’s country of origin?CDC Issues New Quarantine Rules, Cuts COVID-19 Isolation Time in Half
The CDC recently updated its quarantine rules for people who test positive for COVID-19 and are asymptomatic. The CDC lowered the isolation period from 10 days to 5 days.States Struggle With Monoclonal Antibodies Shortage Amid Omicron Surge
Hospitals in the U.S. are struggling with the increase of COVID-19 patients. Now, they're dealing with a monoclonal antibody shortage.Is the Omicron Variant of the COVID-19 Virus Worse For Children?
With the omicron variant taking over as the dominant strain of the COVID-19 virus, are children at greater risk now compared to previous variants?How Does the CDC Define Being Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19?
If you've received all of the required doses of your COVID-19 vaccine, you're considered fully vaccinated. At some point, the CDC might add the booster shot to the definition.Omicron Outdoor Transmission: Here’s What the Experts Say
There are concerns about whether the omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus is more transmissible outdoors. Here’s what different experts say.Walter Reed Has a Vaccine for Potentially All COVID-19 Variants
The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research has developed a vaccine to protect against multiple COVID-19 strains. Early trials might show positive results.When Will Pfizer's COVID-19 Pill Be Available in Canada?
Pfizer’s antiviral COVID-19 pill, Paxlovid, got the green light in the U.S. for emergency use. When will Pfizer's COVID-19 pill be available in Canada?ALLK Stock: Is It All Over for Allakos After the Trial Results?
Allakos stock tumbled almost 90 percent on Dec. 22 after the trial results. What’s the forecast for ALLK stock and is it all over for the company?At-Home COVID-19 Tests Are in Short Supply, Biden Has a Plan
For weeks, Americans have run into the issue of not being able to find a rapid at-home COVID-19 test kit. This is partly due to the rise in COVID-19 cases.Who Makes the BinaxNOW Rapid COVID-19 Test?
BinaxNOW is a common rapid test. According to the manufacturer, it effectively detects COVID-19 and its variants, including omicron. Who makes BinaxNOW?Does a Rapid COVID-19 Test Like Binax Detect the Omicron Variant?
BinaxNOW is a commonly used rapid at-home COVID-19 test. Abbott Labs, the maker of BinaxNOW, says that its tests are accurate for detecting omicron and other variants.Is Senseonics (SENS) a Good Penny Stock To Buy?
Senseonics stock has tumbled over the last month. What’s the forecast for SENS stock? Is it a good penny stock to buy for 2022?When Is Biden’s Speech Today, and Will He Announce a Lockdown?
Joe Biden is set to deliver his speech on Dec. 21 as the country battles the omicron variant of COVID-19. At what time is his speech?Purdue Pharma’s Opioid Settlement Overturned—What’s Next?
Purdue Pharma’s settlement was approved by a U.S. federal judge in September but now that ruling has been overturned. What's the latest update?Which Vaccines Are Effective Against Omicron? Pfizer and Moderna
As the omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus spreads across globe, people want to know more about the vaccines. Which vaccines are effective against omicron?Sinovac Vaccine Deemed Ineffective at Protecting Against Omicron
A recent study revealed that Sinovac's COVID-19 vaccine may not be as affective at protecting against the omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus.U.S. Marks 50 Million COVID-19 Cases As Researches Investigate Omicron Variant
Is the omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus deadlier than the delta variant? See what the CDC says about the two variants and the threat they pose.American Rescue Plan Expanded Obamacare Income Limits for 2022
President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan passed in March expanded the Obamacare income limits in 2022, which will give more people access to affordable healthcare.
