AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/business-science-health-cancer-breast-cancer-0d007d5fc1d629fbd567380367de4dfdClick to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/business-science-health-cancer-breast-cancer-0d007d5fc1d629fbd567380367de4dfdClick to copyRelated topicsU.S. regulators on Friday approved a new drug for an aggressive type of breast cancer that’s spread in the body — including into the brain, where it’s especially tough to treat. The Food and Drug Administration said Tukysa, a twice-daily pill developed by Seattle Genetics, is for people with what’s known as HER2-positive breast cancer that...…AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/business-science-health-cancer-breast-cancer-0d007d5fc1d629fbd567380367de4dfdClick to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/business-science-health-cancer-breast-cancer-0d007d5fc1d629fbd567380367de4dfdClick to copyRelated topicsU.S. regulators on Friday approved a new drug for an aggressive type of breast cancer that’s spread in the body — including into the brain, where it’s especially tough to treat. The Food and Drug Administration said Tukysa, a twice-daily pill developed by Seattle Genetics, is for people with what’s known as HER2-positive breast cancer that...WW…

AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/health-us-news-business-nj-state-wire-cancer-df7e1c53227f5d8fb5309f097aa08bd6Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/health-us-news-business-nj-state-wire-cancer-df7e1c53227f5d8fb5309f097aa08bd6Click to copyRelated topicsThe maker of a weight loss drug pulled it from the market Thursday at the request of federal regulators, who said it posed a slight increased risk of cancer.Japan’s Eisai Inc. said it was voluntarily withdrawing the drug, Belviq. However, the company said in a statement that it disagreed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s...…AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/health-us-news-business-nj-state-wire-cancer-df7e1c53227f5d8fb5309f097aa08bd6Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/health-us-news-business-nj-state-wire-cancer-df7e1c53227f5d8fb5309f097aa08bd6Click to copyRelated topicsThe maker of a weight loss drug pulled it from the market Thursday at the request of federal regulators, who said it posed a slight increased risk of cancer.Japan’s Eisai Inc. said it was voluntarily withdrawing the drug, Belviq. However, the company said in a statement that it disagreed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s...WW…

AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-cafc56c871b014b60521737a0f246276Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-cafc56c871b014b60521737a0f246276Click to copyRelated topicsU.S. regulators have approved the first new drug in over a decade for children with ADHD, which causes inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.The Food and Drug Administration late Friday OK’d Qelbree (KELL’-bree) for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children ages 6 to 17. It comes as a capsule that’s taken daily. Unlike...…AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-cafc56c871b014b60521737a0f246276Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-cafc56c871b014b60521737a0f246276Click to copyRelated topicsU.S. regulators have approved the first new drug in over a decade for children with ADHD, which causes inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.The Food and Drug Administration late Friday OK’d Qelbree (KELL’-bree) for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children ages 6 to 17. It comes as a capsule that’s taken daily. Unlike...WW…

Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. It often indicates a user profile.Redeem nowPfizer on Friday committed to supply up to 40 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine this year to a World Health Organization-backed effort to get affordable shots to poor and middle-income countries.The deal is a boost to the global program known as COVAX, as wealthy nations have snapped up most of the millions of coming shots. The commitment, announced at a virtual press conference held...…Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. It often indicates a user profile.Redeem nowPfizer on Friday committed to supply up to 40 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine this year to a World Health Organization-backed effort to get affordable shots to poor and middle-income countries.The deal is a boost to the global program known as COVAX, as wealthy nations have snapped up most of the millions of coming shots. The commitment, announced at a virtual press conference held...WW…

AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/aging-genetics-massachusetts-cd6a8d1658c6070b3c842d63101c89ccClick to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/aging-genetics-massachusetts-cd6a8d1658c6070b3c842d63101c89ccClick to copyRelated topicsThe first drug was approved Friday for a rare genetic disorder that stunts growth and causes rapid aging in children, after studies showed it can extend their lives. Kids with the genetic disorder progeria typically die in their early teens, usually from heart disease. But in testing, children taking the drug Zokinvy lived 2 1/2 years longer on average.The U.S. Food and...…AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/aging-genetics-massachusetts-cd6a8d1658c6070b3c842d63101c89ccClick to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/aging-genetics-massachusetts-cd6a8d1658c6070b3c842d63101c89ccClick to copyRelated topicsThe first drug was approved Friday for a rare genetic disorder that stunts growth and causes rapid aging in children, after studies showed it can extend their lives. Kids with the genetic disorder progeria typically die in their early teens, usually from heart disease. But in testing, children taking the drug Zokinvy lived 2 1/2 years longer on average.The U.S. Food and...WW…

AP NEWSADVERTISEMENThttps://apnews.com/article/election-2020-virus-outbreak-donald-trump-business-elections-bba3859d8465c309311bb911af33780fClick to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/election-2020-virus-outbreak-donald-trump-business-elections-bba3859d8465c309311bb911af33780fClick to copyRelated topicsThe head of Pfizer, one of the drugmakers racing to develop a coronavirus vaccine, told employees on Thursday he was disappointed that its work was politicized during the presidential debate and tried to reassure U.S. staff that the company won’t bend to pressure to move more quickly.CEO Albert...…AP NEWSADVERTISEMENThttps://apnews.com/article/election-2020-virus-outbreak-donald-trump-business-elections-bba3859d8465c309311bb911af33780fClick to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/election-2020-virus-outbreak-donald-trump-business-elections-bba3859d8465c309311bb911af33780fClick to copyRelated topicsThe head of Pfizer, one of the drugmakers racing to develop a coronavirus vaccine, told employees on Thursday he was disappointed that its work was politicized during the presidential debate and tried to reassure U.S. staff that the company won’t bend to pressure to move more quickly.CEO Albert...WW…

AP NEWSADVERTISEMENThttps://apnews.com/article/election-2020-virus-outbreak-donald-trump-business-elections-bba3859d8465c309311bb911af33780fClick to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/election-2020-virus-outbreak-donald-trump-business-elections-bba3859d8465c309311bb911af33780fClick to copyRelated topicsThe head of Pfizer, one of the drugmakers racing to develop a coronavirus vaccine, told employees on Thursday he was disappointed that its work was politicized during the presidential debate and tried to reassure U.S. staff that the company won’t bend to pressure to move more quickly.CEO Albert...…AP NEWSADVERTISEMENThttps://apnews.com/article/election-2020-virus-outbreak-donald-trump-business-elections-bba3859d8465c309311bb911af33780fClick to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/election-2020-virus-outbreak-donald-trump-business-elections-bba3859d8465c309311bb911af33780fClick to copyRelated topicsThe head of Pfizer, one of the drugmakers racing to develop a coronavirus vaccine, told employees on Thursday he was disappointed that its work was politicized during the presidential debate and tried to reassure U.S. staff that the company won’t bend to pressure to move more quickly.CEO Albert...WW…

The head of Pfizer, one of the drugmakers racing to develop a coronavirus vaccine, told employees he was disappointed that its work was politicized during this week’s presidential debate and tried to reassure U.S. staff that the company won’t bend to pressure to move more quickly.Chief Executive Officer Albert Bourla told the employees Thursday that the company is “moving at the speed of science,” rather than under any political timing, according to a staff letter obtained by The Associated Press.“The only pressure we feel — and it weighs heavy — are the billions of people, millions of...…The head of Pfizer, one of the drugmakers racing to develop a coronavirus vaccine, told employees he was disappointed that its work was politicized during this week’s presidential debate and tried to reassure U.S. staff that the company won’t bend to pressure to move more quickly.Chief Executive Officer Albert Bourla told the employees Thursday that the company is “moving at the speed of science,” rather than under any political timing, according to a staff letter obtained by The Associated Press.“The only pressure we feel — and it weighs heavy — are the billions of people, millions of...WW…