A new study has found that tattoo ink rapidly travels to the lymphatic system, where it can remain for months, kill immune cells, and disrupt the body's response to vaccines. This raises public health concerns as tattooing becomes increasingly common.
A study of 14 million children showed that COVID-19 increases the risk of inflammatory heart disease in children by 17 cases, while Pfizer/BioNTech mRNA vaccination reduces this risk. Vaccinated children have a lower risk of myocarditis than unvaccinated children, despite a rare side effect of vaccines.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang held meetings with the heads of BlackRock, Citadel, and Pfizer in New York during the UN General Assembly. The purpose of the talks was to discuss economic and investment cooperation between the countries.
US President Donald Trump called on pharmaceutical companies to justify the effectiveness of COVID vaccines amid unrest at the CDC. He demands that they publicly show the results of their work.
US Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the redirection of $500 million from the development of new mRNA vaccines to other, safer and more universal technologies.
Serhiy Kuzminykh, head of the subcommittee on pharmacy, criticized pharmacy chains for aggressive promotion of dietary supplements and over-the-counter drugs. However, market analysis refutes his claims, pointing to manipulation of facts and lobbying.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called for the resignation of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and rejected Brussels' economic recommendations regarding fiscal policy. The Hungarian government refused the EC's demands for permanent fiscal measures to reduce the budget deficit, citing national priorities.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faces a vote of no confidence over "Pfizergate" and other accusations. Far-right MEPs are trying to initiate a vote, but the chances of success are low due to the need for majority support.
The U. S. government has abandoned the development of a bird flu vaccine with Moderna for $590 million.
The EU court granted the NYT's request regarding the SMS correspondence between the head of the European Commission and Pfizer's management regarding the purchase of the COVID-19 vaccine. The EC could not explain why these messages do not contain important information.
Beijing denies allegations of a laboratory leak of the virus and calls on the United States to focus on scientific research. China insists on conducting an investigation into the origin of COVID-19 in the United States.
The CDC is considering recommending the updated COVID vaccine only to risk groups, which may affect sales of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. A final decision is expected in June.
The Chinese regulator will review the deal between CK Hutchison and the BlackRock consortium regarding ports in Panama. Beijing fears the impact of the deal on competition in shipping and trade.
Chinese Senior Official Ding Xuexiang called for expanded cooperation and opposed protectionism, hinting at destabilizing trade relations with the US. China seeks to attract investment.
March 27 is Viagra Day, celebrating the approval of the drug, International Whiskey Day, founded in honor of Michael Jackson, and International Theater Day.
After vaccination with Pfizer and Moderna, the risk of myocarditis increases by 6. 1 times. A study with 99 million participants revealed a link between mRNA vaccines and a number of side effects.
China's Deputy Prime Minister assured foreign companies' CEOs of the country's business potential. Investment banks cautiously improved their forecasts for China for 2025, but did not reach the official growth forecast.
Johnson & Johnson invests $55 billion in US factories to avoid Trump tariffs. The company plans to build four factories, one of which is in Wilson, North Carolina.