Hackers tried to raise temperatures at three French plasma-storage sites, but staff protected the supplies. The attack follows supermarket refrigeration hacks in Europe whose perpetrators have not been identified.
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Sen. Chris Murphy was hospitalized after experiencing a stroke at his son’s hockey game Saturday. His chief of staff says he is awake, alert and responding well to treatment.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed more than 5,000 people and produced over 10,300 confirmed cases. Nigeria has isolated two people with suspected infections while laboratory testing continues.
Meta has settled with two plaintiffs who alleged its platforms contributed to their mental health problems. Snap remains the sole defendant in the Los Angeles trial.
A draft HHS policy would ease access to six unapproved peptides through smaller compounding pharmacies, subject to testing and reporting requirements. FDA scientists have raised concerns about the evidence for their safety and effectiveness.
AARP finds that family caregivers spend an average of $11,508 a year out of pocket, up about 60% in five years. Many also face reduced earnings as caregiving affects their work.
HHS is allowing compounding pharmacies to make six unapproved peptides while it pursues a formal rule change. FDA scientific staff raised safety concerns, while Kennedy argues pharmacy access could reduce reliance on gray-market products.
CDC deputy director and chief medical officer Dr. Jennifer Shuford will leave Nov. 12, saying she wants to spend more time with her family. Dr. Satish Pillai will serve in both roles temporarily.