Author Archives: Health

Emergent BioSolutions CEO, founder head for the Hill as Congress probes production contracts, errors

Emergent BioSolutions’ top brass is headed to the Hill amid a congressional probe into the company’s pandemic manufacturing contracts and production errors. The CDMO has been in the crosshairs ever since a production snafu at its Baltimore plant ruined up to 15 million Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine doses. The next phase of the investigation will see Emergent founder… Read More »

Biden Reinstates Health Care Protections for LGBTQ People

LGBTQ people are protected against discrimination in health care, according to an announcement from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Specifically, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity will not be allowed, and HHS’s Office for Civil Rights will act on reports of such discrimination. This regulation will protect the nearly 13… Read More »

‘CDC’s credibility is eroding’ amid conflicting mask guidance, ex-Obama official says

Dr. Kavita Patel is slamming the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for not effectively updating its Covid mask guidance.  “I think the CDC’s credibility is eroding as quickly as the cases of coronavirus are eroding,” said Patel on CNBC’s “The News with Shepard Smith.” “That’s not good news, because, we do need workplace guidance,… Read More »

Flavor Factor Smoothie Sprinkle

This simple Flavor Factor Smoothie Sprinkle recipe is a nutrient-dense topper for smoothies or smoothie bowls, ice cream,  and yogurt bowls — no baking required! Many granolas you’ll find at the grocery store contain a lot of added sugar and quickly climb to the same level as a dessert. With this Flavor Factor Smoothie Sprinkle,… Read More »