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Federal officials walked back claims on leucovorin. Here’s what families should know now
The drug leucovorin was touted by the Trump administration in September as a potential treatment for thousands of children with autism. Now, some parents and guardians of children with autism say they feel abandoned by the US Food and Drug Administration’s new stance on leucovorin.
Scientists may have found a pill for sleep apnea
A European clinical trial found that the drug sulthiame significantly reduced breathing interruptions in people with moderate to severe sleep apnea. Patients taking higher doses experienced up to 47% fewer pauses in breathing and improved oxygen levels during sleep. The drug helps stabilize breathing signals in the brain, reducing airway collapse. Scientists say the findings could pave the way for a pill-based alternative to CPAP machines.
Republicans face a growing conundrum on the ‘SAVE America Act’
The GOP appears stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to the legislation the party has dubbed the “SAVE America Act.”
Artiva Biotherapeutics Reports Full Year 2025 Financial Results and Recent Business Highlights
Initial clinical response data for AlloNK® in refractory rheumatoid arthritis (RA) expected in first half of 2026 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) interaction to discuss potential pivotal trial design for AlloNK expected in first half of 2026 Strengthened board and executive leadership with deep immunology, commercial and financial expertise Robust balance sheet with cash, cash equivalents and investments of $108.0 million as of December 31, 2025, expected to fund operations into Q2 2027
FDA declines to endorse leucovorin for autism, walking back earlier statements suggesting benefit
The prescription drug leucovorin is getting a label update, though it’s not what that the US Food and Drug Administration suggested might be coming during a White House briefing in September, when officials touted the drug as a potential treatment for thousands of children with autism.
EQT Foundation opens applications for science grants to overcome the blood-brain barrier and transform CNS drug delivery
EQT Foundation is launching a new open call for proposals under its Science Grants program, focused on breakthrough innovations to cross or modulate the blood-brain barrier (BBB) for therapeutic delivery to the central nervous system. The program will award catalytic, non-dilutive grants of €25,000 to €100,000 to researchers developing high-risk, high-impact deeptech solutions with the potential to unlock a new era of Central Nervous System (CNS) medicine. Designed to accelerate bold scientific
A warrant should mean something — expedite carrying them out
By Aaron Ping My name is Aaron Ping. I am a father from Washington state, and I am writing because my 16-year-old son, Avery, cannot. Avery died on Dec. 19, 2024. The drugs that killed him were ordered through Snapchat. I knew my son. This was not a pattern. This was an impulsive experiment — […]
Stock Market Today, March 9: Hims & Hers Health Soars on Novo Nordisk Weight-Loss Drug Deal
On March 9, 2026, a new Novo Nordisk pact reshaped this telehealth player’s GLP-1 strategy, margins, and legal risk profile.
JFRD didn’t inspect a halfway house for 59 years. Inspectors then found costly issues that could put it out of business
A Jacksonville nonprofit that has helped people recover from drug and alcohol addiction for nearly six decades is now facing costly safety upgrades after a recent fire inspection revealed the residential portion of the property had never been inspected by fire officials.
Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic and Wegovy Show Surprising Heart Health Benefits
A new study suggests that widely used GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may do more than improve metabolic health: they could also protect the heart after a heart attack. Doctors can often reopen the blocked artery that triggers a heart attack, but that is not always the end of the crisis inside the heart
Mamdani backs health care savings effort that shares city workers’ drug data
Several of New York City’s public sector unions have raised privacy concerns about the arrangement.
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
Find insights on Roche’s breast-cancer drug, the partnership between Hims & Hers and Novo Nordisk and more in the latest Market Talks from the health-care sector.
Hims & Hers Health and Novo Nordisk end lawsuit over weight loss medications, enter collaboration
Hims & Hers Health has agreed to stop selling compound versions of Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs, ending a patent lawsuit for now.
No healthcare premiums? In this economy?! Here's how.
It turns out healthcare in America CAN be cheaper. If your employer wants it to be. Today on the show, we speak with a Canadian-founded startup that has unusually generous benefits for their employees. Come see Planet Money live on stage in April! 12 cities. Details and tix here: https://tix.to/pm-book-tour. Related episodes: Health insurance premiums are going up next year — unless you work at these companiesHealth care costs are soaring. Blame insurers, drug companies — and your employerThe hidden costs of healthcare churnFor sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter.
Top FDA drug official is trying to hire a friend who’s seeking a warning about unproven side effects of antidepressants
The Food and Drug Administration’s top drug regulator, Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg, is working to hire a researcher and friend who wants the agency to add new warnings to antidepressants about unproven pregnancy risks, The Associated Press has learned.
In the AI boom, startups are speedrunning unicorn status
As we were working on the list this year of "future unicorns," startups kept dropping off because they raised new capital.
MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT This Weekend in the Twin Cities Entertainment Guide | March 7 to March 8, 2026
Broadway, live music, Gophers hoops, dinosaurs, taiko drums and maple syrup. The Twin Cities is packed this weekend. Get out there, March 7 to 8. Winter is not done with us yet.
MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | This Weekend in the Twin Cities: Entertainment Guide - March 7 to March 8, 2026
Broadway, live music, Gophers hoops, dinosaurs, taiko drums and maple syrup. The Twin Cities is packed this weekend. Get out there, March 7 to 8. Winter is not done with us yet.
FDA’s controversial vaccine chief will exit agency next month
The US Food and Drug Administration’s head of vaccines and biologic medicines will leave the agency at the end of April, a spokesperson confirmed to CNN on Friday.
Divisive F.D.A. Vaccine Regulator Resigns
Dr. Vinay Prasad drew criticism for decisions that overrode agency scientists and rejected potential drugs.
Exclusive | FDA’s Controversial Vaccines Chief Will Leave the Agency
Dr. Vinay Prasad will depart in April, after a year leading the division that approves vaccines and biotech drugs.
Slay the Spire 2 Dev Never Thought It Would Actually Pass Marathon in Steam Concurrents, Says Congratulations Post ‘Seems a Bit Meaner Than Intended’
Some might have thought Bungie’s Marathon was going to be the big launch on Steam this week, but it turns out Slay the Spire 2 has quadrupled Bungie's extraction shooter in terms of concurrent player numbers on Valve's PC gaming platform.
GLP-1 Drugs May Raise the Risk of Osteoporosis and Gout, Study Suggests
New research suggests that prolonged GLP-1 use may increase the risk of certain bone and joint conditions.
GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Prove Effective Across Diverse Patient Groups
By Deanna Neff HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, March 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) — As the popularity of medications like Ozempic and Trulicity for losing weight continues to soar, folks may wonder: "Will they work for me?" Researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health sought to shed light on ...
Tylenol orders for some pregnant women fell after Trump said to avoid it
New research found that Tylenol orders fell for pregnant women who visited the E.R. in the months after Trump’s statements. Prescriptions rose, meanwhile, for leucovorin, a drug the administration touted as a potential autism treatment.
Federal Health Officials Attack Rare-Disease Drug, Say Company Lied
The FDA is already under fire from lawmakers for recent delays and rejections of new drugs for rare diseases.
Trump muses about when MLB was 'hot as a pistol' and changes his tune on 'druggie' A-Rod
President Donald Trump said baseball is \
Fort Worth bar owners arrested, business cited for illegally operating as a sexually-oriented business
Two people were arrested after Fort Worth police and other agencies said officers observed prostitution, public lewdness, drug use and operating a sexually-oriented business without a license or permi...
Ex-college basketball player seeks release from Indonesian prison amid health crisis
Jarred Shaw is imprisoned in Indonesia for a drug offense, his health deteriorating. The former college basketball star is 'asking for sympathy.'
Phillies' Johan Rojas facing suspension for violating drug program
Johan Rojas is facing an 80-game suspension after violating Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
Over 650,000 bottles of water recalled after being packaged in 'insanitary conditions'
More than 650,000 bottles of water are being recalled, according to an enforcement report issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Trump can’t break free from vaccine politics
Trump is trying to shift the focus toward healthy eating and cheaper drugs. But vaccines keeping coming back up.
Metformin treated diabetes for 60 years. Now scientists find it works in the brain too - Futura-Sciences
Doctors have prescribed metformin for type 2 diabetes since the 1950s. It works: reliably, cheaply, and with a safety record few drugs can match. What nobody fully understood, until now, was how. A study published in Science Advances on July 30, 2025, by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and...
Common Arthritis Drug Found To Lower Blood Pressure and Boost Heart Health
A widely used treatment for rheumatoid arthritis may offer an unexpected cardiovascular benefit. Methotrexate has been a staple treatment for rheumatoid arthritis for decades, valued for its ability to calm an overactive immune system and reduce painful joint inflammation. Now, researchers say it m
Actor and Cancer Advocate Patrick Dempsey Partners with Guardant Health to Raise Awareness about Colorectal Cancer Screening and Shield Blood Test, Sharing His Experience Getting Screened
1 in 3 eligible Americans avoid colorectal cancer (CRC) screenings because traditional methods are viewed as unpleasant and inconvenient Guardant's FDA-approved Shield blood test offers an easier, more convenient way to screen with a blood draw from any prescribing healthcare provider for adults 45+ at average risk for CRC Motivated by his mother’s cancer fight, Dempsey is calling on Americans to prioritize getting screened this CRC Awareness Month Guardant Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GH), a leading precision oncology company, today announced its partnership with actor and cancer advocate Patrick Dempsey to increase awareness about colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and the Shield® blood test. Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2024 and recommended in national guidelines , Shield offers an easier way to screen for colorectal cancer (CRC) with just a blood draw for eligible individuals 45 and over at average risk for the disease. Patrick Dempsey, actor and cancer
BBC Audio | Business Daily | The worldwide weight-loss revolution
Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound are reshaping global obesity treatment
Are mental health apps like doctors, yogis, drugs or supplements?
Cornell researchers are recommending new guidelines for developing safe and responsible large language model-based mental well-being apps by consulting relevant experts and reviewing existing state and federal regulations.
Arizona Sen. Gallego endorses Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner
Maine Democrat Graham Platner has picked up another Senate endorsement in his bid to flip a key Senate seat blue.
Supreme Court signals it will back marijuana user who was charged with owning a gun
The Supreme Court appeared likely Monday to curb the government’s ability to disarm a frequent marijuana user, though several of the justices were also wary of completely undermining a 1968 law that was intended to ensure that Americans addicted to drugs don’t have access to firearms.
The Small Business Conundrum: What Happens When The Owner Retires?
With creative capital and a deeper bench of buyers, more small businesses could transition instead of shutter.
States Move to Limit Access to H.I.V. Treatment
Citing shortfalls in federal support, about 20 states are toughening eligibility requirements for patients in drug assistance programs.
LISTEN LIVE: Supreme Court considers whether marijuana and other drug users may possess firearms
Elevance Health Stock Slips. CMS to Halt Enrollment in Prescription Drug Plans.
The agency plans to suspend enrollment of beneficiaries into certain Medicare Advantage plans, Elevance says.
Hims expansion may not come in time for risky GLP-1 business
Telehealth company Hims & Hers Health , known for its weight-loss drug business, is promising it can diversify away from its reliance on compounded GLP-1 sales in the U.S., but that may not happen soon enough for investors who are growing impatient.
Doing Science and Philosophy On Drugs
Doing Science and Philosophy On Drugs: Justin Smith-Ruiu takes a philosophical and first-person look at psychedelics
GLP-1s may increase risk of osteoporosis and gout, new research finds
A large analysis suggests the popular weight loss drugs may carry an increased risk to bone health.
BBC Audio | Business Daily | Weight-loss drugs. Who pays?
Weight-loss drugs have transformed lives but unleashed a debate about should pay for them
Wellness peptide craze: why people are injecting drugs 'not for human consumption'
Growing numbers of people are injecting unregulated peptides for health reasons - but one expert says they are "lab rats".
A Sports Frenzy for the Most Valuable Influencers
To reach young audiences raised on social media, leagues are giving content creators access to marquee moments.
The WHO Chief Thinks Trump Is Missing a Political Opportunity
WHO’s Dr. Tedros combats vaccine skeptics, a $3,000 minipig powers Europe’s drug pipeline, and we appear to be entering our trillionaire era.
Saputo USA recalls Great Value cottage cheese due to possible health risk
Three types of Walmart Great Value brand cottage cheese products were voluntarily recalled by Saputo Cheese USA Inc. due to a possible health risk, the Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday.
Scientists turn methane into medicine in stunning breakthrough
Scientists have unveiled a breakthrough way to turn natural gas—long burned as fuel—into valuable chemical building blocks for medicines and other high-demand products. By designing a clever iron-based catalyst powered by LED light, researchers managed to activate stubborn molecules like methane and transform them into complex compounds, even creating the hormone therapy drug dimestrol directly from methane for the first time.
Novo Nordisk to halve US list price of Wegovy from 2027
Novo Nordisk will slash U.S. list prices of its blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy by up to 50% starting next year to $675 a month, the Danish
Florida Department of Health cuts thousands of dollars in funds from HIV and AIDS drug program
Starting Sunday, the state will cut its subsidies for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), and funds will only be available for people at or below 130% of the federal poverty level, a drop from 400%.
US democracy has repaired itself before. Here’s how we can do it again.
Every 60 years, America remakes itself. We’re due.
RFK Jr. focuses on food as GOP fears midterm backlash to vaccine agenda
Health chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is on tour to tout his MAHA food initiatives and drug pricing over vaccines, an issue GOP pollsters see as a liability.
Berrien Co. health officials warn about 'gas station heroin' as state considers ban
The Berrien County Health Department is issuing a warning about a highly addictive drug, sometimes known as "gas station herion."It is readily available right n
How Leptin Became the Sexiest Thing in Science (Again)
Thirty years after its discovery, scientists are eyeing leptin with renewed interest, for everything from weight loss drug cocktails to novel treatments for rare diseases and anorexia.
Dealmaking doldrums in health tech
Despite two major investor conferences, it's been a quiet start to the year for the digital health sector.
This Looming Drug Development Gap Could Impact Patients' Health
In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at cheaper biologic drugs, Novo Nordisk’s $2 billion next-gen obesity drug deal, new ways of fighting cancer, and more.
Breaking down the health care talk in Trump's State of the Union
Trump touts lower drug costs, states sue HHS, and other can't miss health news of the day
Dems plot health oversight blitz if they win midterms
Two top targets are the administration's drug pricing deals and its moves to limit vaccine recommendations.
Trump touts lower drug costs and anti-fraud measures in lengthy State of the Union
At SOTU, Trump touted health care wins even as more than half of Americans say health care has become more unaffordable for them and their families.
Michigan House committee hears testimony alleging mold, drugs, lack of health care at women’s prison
Lawmakers heard alarming testimony Tuesday detailing years of alleged neglect, toxic mold, illegal drugs, and inadequate health care at Michigan’s only women’s prison, prompting calls for oversight and policy changes.
Healthy Returns: What’s next for Novo Nordisk’s next-generation obesity drug CagriSema after trial miss
The Danish drugmaker released late-stage data showing that the upcoming injection CagriSema failed to match the weight loss of Eli Lilly’s Zepbound.
Digital twins, the holy grail of preventative health, are still only a ‘Frankensteinian proof of principle’
AI advances and new data on genomics, patient outcomes, and drug performance have pushed the idea of “digital twins” closer to reality than ever before.
A cartel crackdown carries political risks for Trump
President Donald Trump had put Mexico on notice: Go after the country’s powerful drug lords, or he would.
How tanking became the biggest conundrum in sports
The Jazz are among a handful of teams in the midst of tanking seasons. Will it pay off in the long run?
Dru Joyce Classic | April 10, 2026 | Greater Cleveland Sports Commission
Dru Joyce Classic returns to Cleveland! Cleveland is set to host one of the nation’s premier youth basketball events. From April 10-12, 2026, the Dru Joyce Classic will take over the I-X Center, bringing elite competition and a significant economic boost to Northeast Ohio. This three-day tournament is a cornerstone of the...
Merck to create separate cancer business to offset Keytruda patent loss, WSJ reports
Drugmaker Merck is separating its human-health business into two divisions to offset pressures related to the patent loss of its top-selling drug Keytruda, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.
Exclusive | Merck Creates Separate Cancer Business as Sales Pressure Looms
The drugmaker is splitting its pharmaceuticals unit to bolster product launches before a crucial patent loss.
PBM reforms promise relief for NC’s independent pharmacies
Federal and state actions seek transparency and fair reimbursements from pharmacy benefit managers, as rural communities lose local drugstores.
Zimbabwe rolls out long-acting HIV drug, among first countries to do so
Zimbabwe, where HIV has led to tens of thousands of deaths over the past two decades, is one of the first countries to roll out lenacapavir, a long-acting drug that authorities hope will slow new infections.
Simple blood test can forecast Alzheimer’s years before memory loss
Scientists have created a blood test that can estimate when Alzheimer’s symptoms are likely to begin. By measuring a protein called p-tau217, the model predicts symptom onset within roughly three to four years. The protein mirrors the silent buildup of amyloid and tau in the brain long before memory loss appears. This advance could speed up preventive drug trials and eventually guide personalized care.
Editorial: Sausalito’s Rose was strong, independent presence in Marin politics
Ms. Rose marched to her own drummer. She was studiously well-formed and methodically careful, practical and caring.
Local Business Spotlight: Drury Lane Books
In downtown Grand Marais, Drury Lane Books has been a steady presence for both residents and visitors to the North Shore. For some, it’s a ritual stop on a vacation. For others, it’s a refuge, a quiet seat by the window with a view of Lake Superior, and a story to get lost in. “This...
Scientists discover why high altitude protects against diabetes
Living at high altitude appears to protect against diabetes, and scientists have finally discovered the reason. When oxygen levels drop, red blood cells switch into a new metabolic mode and absorb large amounts of glucose from the blood. This helps the body cope with thin air while also reducing blood sugar levels. A drug that recreates this effect reversed diabetes in mice, hinting at a powerful new treatment strategy.
US strikes alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, killing 3
The US military conducted a strike against another alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Friday, killing three people, according to US Southern Command.
Would you trust AI to renew your drug prescriptions?
Would you trust AI to renew your drug prescriptions? Alex Hogan explores the question on this week's episode of STATus Report.
Replacing animals in science: what the UK’s new strategy means
Find out how the UK is leading the way in replacing animals in science with strategies that promote non-animal research methods.
Why have Americans turned against this lifesaving medication?
Statin hysteria has made it hard to convince people that this effective drug is actually very safe.
Scientists discover the body’s hidden “off switch” for inflammation
A new human study has uncovered how the body naturally turns off inflammation. Researchers found that fat-derived molecules called epoxy-oxylipins rein in immune cells that can otherwise drive chronic disease. Using a drug to boost these molecules reduced pain faster and lowered harmful inflammatory cells. The discovery could pave the way for safer treatments for arthritis, heart disease, and other inflammation-related conditions.
‘Like a drunk uncle:’ Panel debates Trump’s push to prove he’s not racist
Giant Gravity Anomaly Under Antarctica Is Getting Stronger, Scientists Reveal
Drums in the deep.
Chairman of Senate health committee floats an overhaul of FDA in new report
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., has proposed ways to modernize the Food and Drug Administration in a new report. “While many parts of FDA work well, unnecessary bottlenecks slow patients and consumers ge…
Jump, Spin, Glide: The Science Of Figure Skating
What’s the secret to landing a quadruple lutz, or speeding your death spiral? A figure skating researcher weighs in.
Robert Pattinson says a therapist once asked him if he was on drugs because they 'couldn't understand' him
Robert Pattinson recalls that a therapist once thought he was on drugs, because they couldn't understand what he was saying.
Ethan Hawke warns against looking to 'jet-lagged, drunk' actors for political wisdom
Ethan Hawke warned during a film festival in Germany that the opinions of entertainers are valid, in that they are people like anybody else, but not the first source to go to.
Breakthrough CRISPR system could reverse antibiotic resistance crisis
Antibiotic resistance is racing toward a global crisis, with “superbugs” projected to cause over 10 million deaths annually by 2050. Now, scientists at UC San Diego have unveiled a powerful new CRISPR-based tool that doesn’t just fight resistant bacteria—it can actively strip away their drug resistance. Inspired by gene drives used in insects, the technology spreads a genetic “fix” through bacterial populations, even inside stubborn biofilms that shield microbes from antibiotics.
Taking Magnesium? Avoid These 5 Drugs and Other Supplements, Expert Says
Magnesium is an increasingly popular supplement to help with sleep and more. Here's how to take it as effectively as possible.
General Mills Wants to Win Health-Conscious Shoppers; Cut in Outlook Slams Stock
General Mills is getting aboard the GLP-1 train as the company navigates shaky consumer sentiment. Chief Executive Jeff Harmening told investors Tuesday that the weight-loss drugs will have a lasting influence on the business of food, nudging some consumers toward smaller portions, and more nutrien
Science, serendipity and a new era for schizophrenia treatment
Drug treatments for schizophrenia have barely changed in 70 years, but a mix of chance and ingenuity offers fresh hope
Civic and business leaders invest in the future of UTSA student-athletes
A shared commitment in Roadrunner Athletics is elevating San Antonio’s visibility, economic vitality and national reputation.
Scientists discover brain switches that clear Alzheimer’s plaques
Researchers have identified two brain receptors that help the brain clear away amyloid beta, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. By stimulating these receptors in mice, scientists increased levels of a natural amyloid-breaking enzyme, reduced buildup in the brain, and improved memory-related behavior. Because these receptors are common drug targets, the findings could open the door to affordable pill-based treatments with fewer side effects.
5 Questions to Ask Your Pharmacist at Your Next Visit
When you’re prescribed a medication, it’s important to understand why you’re taking the drug and how to take it. Learn what you should ask your pharmacist.
Should Drug Companies Be Advertising to Consumers?
Aging means “becoming a target” of the industry, one expert said. After decades of debate, politicians of all stripes are proposing bans.
Generative AI Revolutionizes the Life Sciences Industry Accelerating Drug Discovery, Cutting Costs, and Enhancing Innovation
According to data published by Precedence Research, Generative AI is transforming the life science sector, driving innovation in drug discovery, clinical trials, and manufacturing, while reducing costs and improving efficiency. With investments in AI, companies are reshaping R&D and achieving faster, smarter, and more personalized healthcare solutions.Ottawa, Feb. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Generative AI moves beyond pilot projects to become a foundational tool in the life sciences, it acce
She moved to France and her $36,000 asthma drug dropped to $3,000
High medical bills, safer systems, and better quality of life are driving a growing wave of health-motivated expats.