Just a day ago, Donald Trump was threatening a multi-front trade war with Canada, Mexico and China that would take the global economy into uncharted territory. Twenty-four hours later, we’re in a rather different place with the tariffs – or taxes – against America’s closest neighbours and trading partners on hold for 30 days. But […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission is moving to scale back a special unit of more than 50 lawyers and staff members that had been dedicated to bringing crypto enforcement actions, five people with knowledge of the matter said. The move is one of the first concrete steps by President Trump and his administration to pull […]
Thousands of people with a severe dust mite allergy could benefit from a “life changing” new daily treatment. Newsportual Institute for Healthcare and Care Excellence (NICE) is recommending a daily tablet that has been shown to reduce symptoms. Dr Helen Evans-Howells, a Bournemouth GP and expert in allergy patients, said the evidence “clearly” showed the […]
AC Milan announced on Tuesday the signing of João Félix on loan from Chelsea for the remainder of the season. The Portugal international arrived in Milan on Monday and passed a medical before signing a contract with the Rossoneri. Félix, 25, had attracted interest from several other clubs including Aston Villa but Chelsea’s preference has […]
This article is part of our special section on the DealBook Summit that included business and policy leaders from around the world. Serena Williams may have retired in 2022 from a record breaking career in professional tennis that catapulted her to global fame, but her post-tournament life keeps her just as professionally engaged, albeit in […]
During the hearing to consider his nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at length about issues in health and medicine, including the cause of chronic illnesses, Covid-19 and ultraprocessed foods. Here is a running list of key health claims, fact-checked by our reporters. Chronic Disease Mr. […]
Efforts to keep potentially disease-ridden meat out of the UK are being undermined by post-Brexit border checks, a senior health official has said. The boss of the Dover Port Health Authority said illegal meat, which has not been through proper health checks, was now available on “most High Streets” in the UK. European outbreaks of […]
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, was on Capitol Hill in early January to meet with senators. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears likely to soon be taking the helm as Secretary of the Department of Health […]
Amid a national debate on highly processed foods and the rise of weight-loss drugs, PepsiCo is responding by offering healthier versions of some snacks. Early Tuesday, the company reported that revenue in the fourth quarter slipped modestly to $27.8 billion from $27.9 billion a year earlier, while net income rose to $1.5 billion from $1.3 […]
The Food and Drug Administration approved a new medication Thursday to treat pain from an injury or surgery. It is expensive, with a list price of $15.50 per pill. But unlike opioid pain medicines, it cannot become addictive. That is because the drug, suzetrigine, made by Vertex Pharmaceuticals and to be sold as Journavx, works […]