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Four Ways to Take Control of Your Heart Health
February is American Heart Month, and before it ends, we want to take some time to learn how we can keep our hearts healthy and strong.This knowledge is crucial to share. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for Americans, both men and women.1 Yet myths and misunderstandings about heart disease persist, such as who’s at risk and what a heart attack may look or feel like. For example, here are a few surprising facts about heart health:Someone can have a heart attack and not even know...
Pfizer’s Statement on Results of Sixth Annual Pay Equity Study Among Colleagues Worldwide
NEW YORK, N.Y., February 25, 2025 – Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) announced today that, for the sixth consecutive year, an independent compensation expert confirmed equitable pay practices for employees at Pfizer.The study assessed pay equity for gender worldwide and for minorities in the United States based on compensation data, including base pay and bonuses. The study measured the difference between similar groups of employees when adjusting for factors such as role, grade, job level, and location.T...
Pfizer's Big Game Ad Wins LinkedIn Member Poll
On February 9th, while Philadelphia was fighting off Kansas City’s attempt at a three-peat to claim their second championship, Pfizer invited viewers to join our own fight against cancer via the powerful 60-second commercial that ran in the first quarter. Philly may have won the title, but thanks to LinkedIn, we won too. In the days after the broadcast, LinkedIn ran their own contest: the #AdBowl. LI polled its many members about the commercials they watched during the game and we’re proud to...
Five Ways to Show Yourself Extra Love
Today is Valentine’s Day, and love is in the air! At this time of year, that love is generally the romantic kind, but this year Pfizer wants to inspire you to show yourself a little extra love -- on Valentine’s Day and all year long.Self-care is an important part of staying healthy, in both body and soul, and while it’s not always easy to prioritize yourself, the good news is that self-care itself can be simple. It can be as low-key as taking a walk in the park with a neighbor or making a home...
Pfizer’s Award-winning Podcast, Science Will Win, Returns for Season 4
At Pfizer, we consider it part of our mission to help increase health literacy, provide access to resources that may help people make the best possible healthcare decisions for themselves and their loved ones, and keep the public aware of the latest innovations in health and science.We’re also a bunch of nerds who love talking about this stuff, and we’re excited to announce a new season of Science Will Win, which focuses on the increasing role that Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays in the drug...
Accelerating Breakthroughs in Genitourinary Cancers
Genitourinary (GU) cancers, which include bladder, prostate, and kidney cancers, are among the most commonly diagnosed cancers worldwide and contribute significantly to the global cancer burden.1 With an estimated 2.6 million new cases diagnosed each year, GU cancers now account for over 1 in 8 of all cancer diagnoses worldwide.1 This results in nearly 795,000 deaths annually, a jaw dropping number that is only expected to increase in the coming years and decades.1Focused on addressing these...
Introducing HEALTH ANSWERS BY PFIZER: A New Consumer Digital Product Providing Answers You Can Trust In The Moments That Matter Most
When you or a loved one aren’t feeling well, you have questions, and you want information fast.“What’s the difference between the flu and a cold? How long are symptoms contagious? Can taking Vitamin C help?”These are the kinds of questions that can lead to a vast array of information in the ocean of the internet, and it can feel like you’re spending more time scrolling and sifting through confusing results --not knowing what information to trust.That’s why we’re introducing Health Answers by...
Join Pfizer in the Fight Against Cancer
Cancer is one of the most serious health challenges of our time. Nearly 41% of Americans will receive a cancer diagnosis during their lifetime, and it still ranks as the second leading cause of death in the country.1,2 At Pfizer, we’re fighting to change those numbers with numbers of our own:8: the number of cancer breakthrough medicines we’re aiming to deliver by 203040: the percent share of Pfizer’s research and development budget put towards cancer research2X: the number of patients expected...
Pfizer Awards $1.75 Million to Support Community Forward Solutions to Address Health Disparities
To help address systemic health disparities, The Pfizer Multicultural Health Equity Collective (The Collective) is awarding $1.75 million to seven U.S. non-profit organizations through its Communities Forward grant program.While the vast majority of people believe Americans should be treated equally with regard to healthcare, regardless of income or race,1 far too many people face structural barriers that impact their ability to reach their best health. Community-based organizations provide key...
January Social Media Round-Up—World Economic Forum, ASCO GI, and More
The year is off to a busy start with exciting updates and highlights across our social channels!CEO Albert Bourla shared his insights on potential healthcare breakthroughs at the World Economic Forum’s 2025 Annual Meeting, celebrated Pfizer colleagues that received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, and joined the family and friends of President Jimmy Carter to honor his life and impact. Our leadership team shared their own predictions for 2025 and shared takeaways from the week in...
United by Our Unique and Personal Connections to Cancer
This World Cancer Day, recognized on February 4 each year, we’re joining the Union of International Cancer Control (UICC) in highlighting how the cancer community is “United by Unique” - while every cancer journey is individual, it will take a united effort to create a world where people-centered care and treatment is available to every person living with cancer.Despite significant advancements, millions of people globally receive a cancer diagnosis each year.i It’s not just a statistic – it’s...
Understanding Your Thyroid: The Key to Energy & Health
January is a busy month. The holidays are over, and we get back to our routines—or to changing them. Thanks to new year’s resolutions, many of us feel overwhelmed with suggestions for self-improvement, and while they may not all last, taking care of yourself should always be a top priority.New Year, new you, and we’re here to help remind you of some aspects of your health that you may be overlooking. Like your thyroid, which is something you may have heard about, but may not know much about. You...
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