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Analysis-BOJ’s pivotal moment muddied by Ueda’s absence

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, June 11 (Reuters) - Heading into a defining week, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda's absence leaves the central bank with a jarring optics problem just as it seeks to cement its credibility as an inflation fighter and convince markets it ...
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Judge considers arguments in challenge to New Mexico’s universal childcare program

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - A New Mexico judge is scheduled Thursday to consider arguments in a challenge to the state's fledgling universal childcare program, an ambitious and closely watched effort to eliminate daycare costs for all working families. A lawsuit brought by former Republican ...
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The Media Line: Lifestyle Changes May Protect Against Diabetes Even After Weight Regain: Ben-Gurion Study 

Lifestyle Changes May Protect Against Diabetes Even After Weight Regain: Ben-Gurion Study By The Media Line Staff Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and partner institutions said Wednesday that lifestyle-driven reductions in deep abdominal fat may protect against type 2 diabetes years later, ...
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Humana divests minority stake in hospice provider Gentiva

June 10 (Reuters) - Humana said on Wednesday it has agreed to sell all or substantially all of its minority stake in Gentiva, a provider of hospice and palliative care services, in a deal valuing the stake at about $900 million. • The stake will ...
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Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 635

DAKAR, June 10 (Reuters) - The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has increased to 635, including 127 deaths, government data showed on Wednesday. (Editing by Emelia Sithole-Matarise) Brought to you by www.srnnews.com
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OB-GYN group makes vaccine recommendations for the first time

A prominent OB-GYN group announced vaccine recommendations on Wednesday that differ from what the U.S. government advises. The immunization schedule is specifically for pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women. It aligns with prior recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, before changes were ...
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Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World Cup

WASHINGTON (AP) - While millions of soccer fans cheer or groan over World Cup matches spanning North America, health officials will be on high alert for germs. A heat wave may be the most obvious health threat. But infectious diseases can spread in a crowd, ...
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Free speech issues raised as calls come for Pritzker to veto social media safety bill

(The Center Square) - Since the Illinois General Assembly passed a bill aiming to increase protections for children online, concerns have been raised by industry groups about the measure's constitutionality. ...
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Pfizer CEO warns German investment at risk over drug pricing policies

By Maggie Fick, Bhanvi Satija and Patricia Weiss LONDON/FRANKFURT, June 10 (Reuters) - Pfizer is reviewing the timing and scope of planned investments in Germany, CEO Albert Bourla said in a letter to Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the latest drugmaker to react to government policy proposals ...
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Older drug reprograms white blood cells, improves blood sugar in type 1 diabetes

(This is an excerpt of the Health Rounds newsletter, where we present latest medical studies on Tuesdays and Thursdays.) By Nancy Lapid June 10 (Reuters) - We also report on promising early data that could produce a better option for treating C. difficile-caused diarrhea, and the ...
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Apotex Health shares jump in Toronto stock market debut

By Fergal Smith TORONTO, June 10 (Reuters) - Canadian health company Apotex Health rose about 17% above the initial public offering price at its Toronto market debut on Wednesday, bringing life back to a subdued market that had struggled to see new IPOs for years. ...
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Organon wins US approval to widen use of arthritis biosimilar drug

June 10 (Reuters) - Organon said on Wednesday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the expanded use of its arthritis drug, a biosimilar to Roche's Actemra, to treat a life‑threatening immune reaction in some cancer patients and COVID-19 in patients needing breathing ...
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