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☆ RFK Jr.’s to-do list to make America ‘healthy’ — vaccines, fluoride and food — has health experts worried
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Meg Tirrell | Katherine Dillinger | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

“Donald Trump’s bungling of public health policy during the Covid pandemic cost hundreds of thousands of lives. “FDA’s war on public health is about to end,” he said in a social media post. Pack your bags.”That warning followed comments Kennedy has made about ending National Institutes of Health research into infectious diseases, putting doctors in the field on edge. water systems to remove fluoride from public water. Kennedy’s messaging on food policy has resonated with some health experts in that field.

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☆ McDonald's to invest over $100 million to speed up recovery after E. coli outbreak
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Kate Rogers | In Katerog | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

A Quarter Pounder with cheese, fries and a drink arranged at a McDonald's restaurant in El Sobrante, California, on Oct. 23, 2024. In the wake of last month's E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald's slivered onions, the fast food giant said it will invest over $100 million to boost restaurant sales and speed up the recovery at impacted franchisees. Of that total, $65 million will be invested into supporting owners who have lost business, targeting those in the hardest-hit states. Approximately $35 million will be invested traffic-driving programs, including marketing efforts, according to a memo to owners and employees viewed by CNBC. McDonald's will also be driving "local recovery plans for highly impacted markets" with more details to come in the weeks ahead, the memo said.

Persons: McDonald's, Michael Gonda, Tariq Hassan, Ian Borden Organizations: CNBC, Street Journal, Bloomberg, for Disease Control, CDC, and Drug Administration Locations: El Sobrante , California

☆ How we're thinking about Eli Lilly after Trump picked obesity-drug critic RFK Jr. to run HHS
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Kevin Stankiewicz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Shares of obesity drugmaker Eli Lilly fell more than 4% on Friday, extending a roughly 3% slide in Thursday's session. Ozempic is the posterchild of the fast-growing GLP-1 class, in which Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are currently the two dominant players. Bottom line Eli Lilly has been our favorite drug stock for years thanks to its stellar pipeline led by GLP-1s. But, at this point, Kennedy's nomination requires us to be more cautious on Eli Lilly in the near term. Eli Lilly and Company, Pharmaceutical company headquarters in Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain.

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☆ McDonald’s spends $100 million to lure customers back after E. coli outbreak
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —McDonald’s is spending $100 million on marketing and to help franchises most heavily affected by a recent E. coli outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people and damaged sales. In a memo sent to employees and obtained by CNN, McDonald’s is spending $35 million on marketing, which includes a value deal focused on its chicken nuggets, plus $65 million directed toward franchisees that have lost business in states where the outbreak happened. Visits and sales took a nosedive in October after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration said that fresh slivered onions served on the Quarter Pounders were the likely source of an E. coli outbreak. More than 100 people got sick across 14 states and several lawsuits have been filed against the chain. McDonald’s has said recent tests showed no E. coli in its food, and in the memo noted its Quarter Pounder burgers topped with slivered onions are now back on menus nationwide.

Persons: New York CNN —, McDonald’s, ”, Michael Gonda, Tariq Hassan, Chris Kempczinski Organizations: New, New York CNN, CNN, Centers for Disease Control, Food and Drug Administration Locations: New York, North America

☆ Processed food stocks fall as investors brace for increased scrutiny under Trump, RFK Jr.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Processed food stocks tumbled on Friday as investors feared a crackdown under President-elect Donald Trump and ally Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Cheerios cereal and Betty Crocker cake mix maker General Mills fell more than 2%, as did Conagra Brands , the company behind Reddi-wip. Frozen potato supplier Lamb Weston , whose french fries are sold in chains including McDonald's and Chick-fil-A, dropped more than 6%. Traders are wary that Kennedy's "Make America Healthy Again" focus will result in increased scrutiny of companies behind some of the best-known snack, packaged food and soft-drink brands. The stock bucked the trend with an advance on Friday, but finished down more than 4% on the week.

Persons: Donald Trump, Robert F, Kennedy, Betty Crocker, Mills, Reddi, Campbell, Kraft Heinz, Oscar Mayer, Lamb Weston, it's, WK Kellogg Organizations: Soda titans PepsiCo, Coca, Brands, Trump, Health, Human Services Department, Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control, Capitol, Senate, National Institutes of Health, Traders, NBC, WK Kellogg Co Locations: Canada

☆ How Democrats can still flex power in Trump's Washington: From the Politics Desk
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( The Politics Desk | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +11 min

In today’s edition, senior national political reporter Sahil Kapur examines the way Democrats can still exert some power in Donald Trump's Washington. How Democrats can still flex power in Trump’s WashingtonBy Sahil KapurRepublicans have won full control of Washington, but Democrats will retain two key levers of power to shape legislative outcomes in Donald Trump’s second term. That margin is slimming further as Trump plucks House members for administration jobs. The last two years showed how chaotic and dysfunctional this GOP-controlled House can be, even when the stakes are low. The Ethics Committee has jurisdiction over only sitting House members.

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President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday picked Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist who dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Trump, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. "I am thrilled to announce Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS)," he wrote. "For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies who have engaged in deception, misinformation, and disinformation when it comes to Public Health." Donald Trump Jr. also shared the news on X. Azar replaced the first Trump-appointed health secretary, Tom Price, who resigned over his use of private jets for government business, costing U.S. taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Persons: Donald Trump, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Trump, Donald Trump Jr, Kennedy, Trump “, ”, —, Ben Carson, Trump's, Bobby Jindal, Sen, Bill Cassidy, “, Richard Besser, “ I’m, ” Besser, Alex Azar, Azar, Tom Price Organizations: Department of Health, Human Services, United, Health, Public Health, Trump, HHS, for Disease Control, Food and Drug Administration, National Institutes of Health, Centers, Medicare, Services, Children’s Health Defense, Louisiana Gov, state's Department of Health, Hospitals, Education, Labor, Pensions, “ RFK, FDA, NBC News, U.S, CNBC Locations: U.S

Staff turnover is typical when a new administration comes in, and a significant number of FDA employees similarly considered leaving before President-elect Donald Trump’s first term in office, said one former and one current official. At the time, there were also concerns about what the FDA would look like under the first Trump administration. This time, however, there’s an added layer of anxiety outside Trump: Kennedy. The current official agreed with that assessment, adding that “dozens” are most likely considering their options. One former official and one current official said that at this time it’s all chatter and it’s unclear if anyone has left yet or made any serious plans to do so.

Persons: Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Trump, Donald Trump’s, Kennedy, “, he’ll, ”, Robert Califf, Califf, ” Califf, that’s, ” Trump, —, It’s, what’s Organizations: Food and Drug Administration, FDA, Staff, Trump, NBC, NBC News

☆ Cheat sheet: How RFK Jr., Trump's pick for HHS secretary, promises to 'Make America Healthy Again'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is President-elect Trump's pick to lead the US Department of Health and Human Services. Advertisement"Make America Healthy Again" is the new healthcare slogan from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump's new pick for Health and Human Services secretary. AdvertisementHere's what we know so far about Kennedy's public health philosophy, and what kinds of reforms he might fight for in 2025 and beyond. Kennedy's MAHA ideas include shifts in some basic public health protocolsMost Americans have fluoridated tap water. His stance has public health officials spooked, because part of what makes vaccination work so well is the fact that nearly everyone in our society does it.

Persons: Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Trump's, He's, he'll, —, Trump, Kennedy, Leonard Ortiz, I'm, Mandy Cohen, Lindsey Nicholson, Robert Califf, John F, Kennedy's, Bernie Sanders, it's Organizations: US Department of Health, Human Services, RFK, Service, Health, HHS, National Institutes of Health, for Disease Control, Prevention, Food and Drug Administration, MediaNews, Orange, Getty, NBC, Washington DC, Union, FDA, Pharma, Big Pharma Locations: Washington, California, Trump

☆ Smart ring leader Oura plans international push as CEO touts new features and thinking on hardware
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The Oura Ring 4 Courtesy: OuraLISBON — Samsung's foray into smart rings isn't concerning the boss of the product category's pioneer, Oura — in fact, Tom Hale says he's seeing a boost in business. Oura's flagship product is the Oura Ring 4, a device known as a smart ring. Founded in Finland in 2013, the company has been called a pioneer by analysts in the smart ring space. CCS Insight forecasts Oura will end the year with a 49% market share in smart rings. New hardware and AIWhile Oura only sells rings currently, Hale sees the company developing new products in the future.

Persons: Oura, Tom Hale, Hale Organizations: CNBC, Web, CCS, Samsung, U.S . Food, Drug Administration, Apple, International Locations: LISBON, Lisbon, Finland, U.S

☆ Kraft Heinz must face Mac & Cheese lawsuit, judge rules
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Reuters —A federal judge said Kraft Heinz must face a proposed nationwide class action alleging that it defrauded consumers by claiming its Kraft macaroni and cheese, one of its best-known products, contains no artificial preservatives. Kraft Heinz and its lawyers did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Thursday. In July 2023, a Miami federal judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing Kraft Heinz of understating how long it took to prepare microwaveable Velveeta macaroni and cheese. Kraft Heinz is based in Chicago and Pittsburgh. The case is Hayes et al v. Kraft Heinz Co, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, No.

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☆ Trump picks vaccine skeptic RFK Jr. for Health and Human Services secretary
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Dan Mangan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Independent Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gives a keynote speech during the Bitcoin 2024 conference at Music City Center July 26, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday that he will nominate vaccine skeptic and conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the Health and Human Services Department. Kennedy, 70, is the son of Robert F. Kennedy, the late U.S. attorney general and Democratic senator from New York who was assassinated in 1968 by a gunman in Los Angeles as he ran for president. "I am thrilled to announce Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services," Trump wrote in a post on his Truth Social site Thursday. Stock prices of vaccine makers fell earlier Thursday on reports that Trump would tap Kennedy for the HHS post.

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☆ Trump taps Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead Department of Health and Human Services
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Alice Tecotzky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. The president-elect previously vowed to let Kennedy "go wild on health." AdvertisementTrump has nominated former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, likely sparking a confirmation battle in the Senate. "I am thrilled to announce Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS)," Trump wrote on Truth Social. Representatives for Trump and Kennedy did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Persons: Trump, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Kennedy, —, Obama, Semafor Organizations: Department of Health, Human Services, Service, United, Health, Public Health, Biden, and Drug Administration, Pfizer, Moderna, Trump, HHS

The Summary An advanced diagnostic test uses genetic sequencing to detect a range of pathogens — viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites — that might be causing an illness. A cutting-edge diagnostic test is helping some doctors find diagnoses for medical mysteries by analyzing DNA and RNA to detect a broad swath of viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites, according to a pair of studies published Tuesday. Traditional diagnostic tests are generally designed to measure specific substances such as proteins, hormones or trace amounts of genetic material. The technology is not a replacement for existing tests used to diagnose common illnesses — like those for Covid or strep throat — since it’s slower to deliver results and more expensive. The test also misses some cases, she added, so it should be used alongside other diagnostic tests in hospitals.

Persons: ”, Charles Chiu, Noah Berger, Covid, Chiu, it’s, Susan Butler, Wu, ” Butler, “ It’s Organizations: University of California, Nature, UCSF, Nature Communications, Drug Administration, University of Southern Locations: San Francisco, Mexico, UCSF, University of Southern California

Whereas cases of the STI in newborns increased by 30% annually in recent years — greatly alarming public health experts — the upward trend has decelerated. San Francisco’s Public Health Department was the first to recommend doxyPEP for gay and bisexual men and trans women, in October 2022. That helped trigger a long decline in condom use among gay and bisexual men in particular. The protocol, called doxyPrEP, demonstrated generally comparable efficacy at preventing STIs compared with doxyPEP studies among gay men. Public health experts have attributed this century’s surge in STIs, at least in part, to a steady defunding of state and local public-health clinics.

Persons: STIs, gonorrhea, Chlamydia, ”, Laura Bachmann, Julie Dombrowski, Pfizer’s, doxyPEP, MISTR, Jeffrey Klausner, Trump, ” Klausner, “ Organizations: Centers for Disease Control, Blacks, NBC News, MediaNews, Getty, University of Washington, Public Health Department, CDC, PrEP, Food and Drug Administration, HIV, University of Southern Locations: Seattle, gonorrhea, Chicago, New York, Africa, Puerto Rico, ”, Munich, Canada, Japan, University of Southern California

☆ Costco recalled almost 80,000 pounds of butter because the labels failed to say it contained milk
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Nora Redmond | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Costco has recalled 79,200 pounds of butter for failing to note it contained milk. The butter was produced by Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest and distributed in Texas. AdvertisementCostco recalled 79,200 pounds of butter last month because it failed to include a disclaimer that the product contained milk. AdvertisementThe 46,800 pounds of unsalted butter and 32,400 pounds of salted butter were distributed across Texas. Costco and Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest did not respond immediately to requests for comment from Business Insider, sent outside regular US working hours.

Persons: —, butters, Kirkland Organizations: Costco, FDA, Continental Dairy, Service, Kirkland, Drug Administration, Business Locations: Texas

☆ It’s easier than you might think for teens to buy restricted e-cigarette devices online
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Sam Tupper | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Although sales of tobacco products have been restricted in hundreds of municipalities across the US, a new study is highlighting some loopholes that allow children to bypass online regulations to buy e-cigarettes. Though the sales of flavored tobacco products have been restricted in eight states and in nearly 400 cities or counties, these regulations don’t completely cover e-commerce or online shopping. “People will not tell the truth when they enter their age, and it’s remarkably easy for kids to get tobacco products mailed to them. More than 1 in 4 underage people report using e-cigarettes daily, and most youth who use e-cigarettes favor flavored products. “Prohibiting tobacco sales completely, or states putting some more restrictions on how the products are delivered to people, can help make e-cigarettes harder to purchase,” he said.

Persons: ”, Thomas Carr, Carr, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, ” Carr Organizations: CNN, Tobacco Survey, Children, United States Postal Service, JAMA, USPS, American Lung Association, ” Tobacco, Food and Drug Administration, Tobacco Control, CNN Health, American Academy of Pediatrics, FDA

☆ The risky mix of antidepressants and college life
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Dr. Jill Grimes | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —Is it safe to drink alcohol while taking antidepressant medications? More than one-third of college students today suffer from moderate to severe anxiety and depressive symptoms, according to the 2023-204 Health Minds Study, and it’s good that many are getting help. About 1 in 5 college students, or 22%, report taking prescription antidepressants within the preceding year, the study found, and about 1 in 3 students, or 36%, has received professional counseling. Drinking alcohol, which ultimately depletes these chemicals, therefore creates more work to improve your mental health, which is the primary reason not to drink while taking antidepressants. No doctor, including me, is ever going to recommend drinking alcohol while taking antidepressants.

Persons: Jill Grimes, “, ” Grimes Organizations: College Student Health, CNN, US Centers for Disease Control, US Food and Drug Administration

Her patients inquire about testosterone therapy for multiple problems — to improve mood, energy, sex drive, brain fog and muscle mass. She tells patients that testosterone therapy is currently only recommended for a low sex drive, although future research may find other benefits. Shifren, who has been involved in clinical trials looking at testosterone therapy in women, said that the benefits for women with low libido aren’t terribly impressive. When men start testosterone therapy, it is typically given in a gel with a dose of 50-100 mg a day. Voedisch recalls one patient who finally stopped testosterone therapy after her voice was altered.

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☆ Healthcare investors are torn on Trump's second term
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Rebecca Torrence | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

While many tech VCs are optimistic about Trump's second term, some healthcare investors feel stuck. AdvertisementThe lower corporate taxes and deregulation a second Trump term could promise are already amplifying public market optimism. She could be removed as the FTC's head early in Trump's second term — and with relaxed M&A regulations, "anything is possible," said What If Ventures founder Stephen Hays. SOPA Images/Contributor/Getty ImagesMedicaid could also be targeted in Trump's second term. A boon for healthcare AI and Medicare AdvantageTrump's victory could have a positive impact on several big areas of healthcare investment.

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The recommendation coincides with a new report finding asymptomatic bird flu infection in some workers. Those cases were discovered using blood, or serology, testing and seem to have been transmitted from sick animals, not people. To date, 46 people have been diagnosed with bird flu, also known as H5N1, in the United States this year. Of those 115, eight (7%) had antibodies showing they’d been infected with the bird flu. Until now, workers who had a known exposure to bird flu but didn’t have symptoms haven’t been routinely tested.

Persons: Nirav Shah, Demetre Daskalakis, ” Daskalakis, they’d, Shah, “, ”, who’s, Jennifer Nuzzo, “ We’ve, ” Nuzzo, Daskalakis Organizations: Centers for Disease Control, Prevention, CDC, National Center, farmworkers, Pandemic, Brown University School of Public Health, Food and Drug Administration Locations: United States, California, Washington, Colorado, Michigan

☆ FDA proposes ending use of decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Annika Kim Constantino | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday proposed ending the use of a common ingredient found in many popular over-the-counter cold and allergy medications. The agency said an extensive review of available data determined that the ingredient, oral phenylephrine, doesn't actually relieve nasal congestion. The FDA said the proposed order is not based on safety concerns and not final yet, which means companies can still market over-the-counter drugs containing oral phenylephrine for now. Last year, CVS said it has already moved to pull certain medicines containing oral phenylephrine. The designation, typically used for older medicines, allows drugmakers to include an ingredient in over-the-counter products without the need to file an FDA application.

Persons: doesn't, Patrizia Cavazzoni, Johnson, Kenvue, Phenylephrine, Pseudoephedrine Organizations: Drug Administration, FDA, FDA's Center, Drug, Research, CVS, Procter, Gamble, Bayer, Walgreens, University of Florida, Consumer Healthcare Products Association Locations: Hawthorne , California, U.S

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who may play a key role overseeing public health issues in a second Trump administration, said Wednesday that he won't take away people's vaccines. "I’m not going to take away anybody’s vaccines," Kennedy said in an interview with NBC News when asked if there are specific vaccines that he would remove from the market. He will meet with senior Trump aides on Wednesday to discuss his role going forward. Shannon Finney / Getty Images file"If vaccines are working for somebody, I’m not going to take them away. Three days before the election, Trump hadn't ruled out whether he would ban certain vaccines.

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☆ Novo Nordisk quarterly profit meets expectations as Wegovy maker narrows full-year guidance
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Sophie Kiderlin | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Novo Nordisk on Wednesday reported third quarter earnings broadly in line with expectations and narrowed its 2024 full-year growth guidance. The Danish pharmaceutical giant said that its net profit in the third quarter hit 27.3 billion Danish kroner ($3.92 billion), above an LSEG aggregate estimate of 26.95 billion Danish kroner. EBIT — earnings before tax and income — came to 33.8 billion Danish kroner, also just above the LSEG forecast of 33.51 billion Danish kroner. The guidance reflected the company's expectations for sales growth in North America and internationally, which is largely driven by volume growth of treatments based on Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), Novo Nordisk said. Novo Nordisk added that it was investing in capacity both internally and externally to increase supply in the short- and long-term.

Persons: —, — CNBC's Annika Kim Constantino Organizations: Novo Nordisk, Wednesday, Novo, Nordisk, U.S . Food, Drug Administration Locations: Danish, North America, Novo, U.S

☆ Trump says he will give RFK Jr. a major health role if he wins the White House. Here's what that means for patients, drugmakers
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Annika Kim Constantino | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

Some health experts said elevating Kennedy, even in an informal Trump administration position, could potentially lead to severe consequences for patients, drugmakers and the nation's public health overall. That could exacerbate the nation's existing public health challenges, such as declining childhood vaccination rates for several preventable diseases, some experts say. "I think we could reasonably predict that there would be a decline in vaccination rates among children, and perhaps vaccination overall." Drugmakers such as Pfizer and Moderna are still recovering from falling Covid vaccination rates in the U.S., which have dented their profits over the last two years. Kennedy's other proposals for overhauling federal health agencies will likely be difficult to execute.

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