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340B is a Solution, not a Threat to Addressing Health Care Affordability in the U.S.

Many Americans may be unaware that the services they rely on every day through their local hospital are supported by a program called the 340B Drug Pricing Program.

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Feb 5 • 5:13 AM EST • Health • aha.org
Blood thinners are a leading cause of drug-related harm. Can the risk be lowered?

More than 8 million people in the U.S. take blood thinners to prevent dangerous clots. At the same time, the drugs are responsible for a staggering number of serious bleeding events.

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Feb 5 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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Dissecting Illinois’ complete performance in total drubbing of Northwestern

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois dominated Northwestern at the State Farm Center in round two of what should always be a closely contested “rivalry” game. Wednesday night was a forgettable chapter in that sense, because Illinois put together its most complete performance in conference play. And it’s the largest margin of victory in conference play this […]

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Feb 5 • 12:31 AM EST • Sports • thechampaignroom.com
Royals sign infielder Brandon Drury to a minor league deal

The former Silver Slugger winner can play around the infield.

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Feb 4 • 10:11 AM EST • Sports • royalsreview.com
Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk appoints Jamey Millar head of its US business

Danish drug maker Novo Nordisk said on Wednesday it had appointed Jamey Millar head of its U.S. business, and Hong Chow head of product and portfolio strategy.

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Feb 3 • 12:37 PM EST • Business • reuters.com
‘Biblical Diseases’ Could Resurge in Africa, Health Officials Fear

Parasites and infections that cause blindness and other disabilities were nearly eliminated in some countries, but drug distribution to prevent and treat them was derailed in many places in 2025 after the U.S. cut aid.

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Feb 3 • 11:18 AM EST • Health • nytimes.com
The New Science of Craving

We often view our cravings—whether for drugs, alcohol, food, or approval—as indictments of our character. Yet neuroscience and psychology say otherwise; here's why.

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Feb 2 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • psychologytoday.com
Rust Coreutils Continues Working Toward 100% GNU Compatibility, Proving Trolls Wrong

Sylvestre Ledru who serves as the lead developer of the uutils project for the Rust Coreutils implementation presented at FOSDEM 2026 this weekend on this initiative

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Feb 2 • 6:32 AM EST • Technology • phoronix.com
PBMs hit by Trump transparency rule

Drug supply chain middlemen would have to disclose financial dealings with drugmakers, pharmacies and others.

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Feb 2 • 5:40 AM EST • Health • axios.com
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The Wonder Drug That’s Plaguing Sports

Ostarine held the promise of profound medical treatments. Something unexpected happened on the way to F.D.A. approval.

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Feb 2 • 5:01 AM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
Free HIV drugs save lives. Why one state is restricting access for thousands.

An estimated 16,000 HIV and AIDS patients in Florida might lose free medication, health care as the state dramatically rolls back a decades-old program.

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Feb 2 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
Arctic Vision Announces Deal to Integrate MDCO Technology’s Ophthalmic Device Business to Form a Global Drug–Device Innovation Platform

SHANGHAI, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Headquartered in Shanghai, Arctic Vision (Cayman) Limited (“Arctic Vision”), a global ophthalmic company, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the innovative ophthalmic device business of MDCO Technology, a Hangzhou-based ophthalmic medical-device company. The proposed transaction will bring MDCO’s premium intraocular lens (IOL), implantable contact lens (Phakic Lens), and refractive-device platforms into Arctic Vision’s global op

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Feb 1 • 9:00 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
‘I’ve never taken drugs or drunk alcohol,’ says Zack Polanski

Green party leader wants to legalise all drugs, regulate their use and not be ‘the fun police’

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Feb 1 • 8:28 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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Scientists discover how to turn gut bacteria into anti-aging factories

Researchers found that small doses of an antibiotic can coax gut bacteria into producing a life-extending compound. In worms, this led to longer lifespans, while mice showed healthier cholesterol and insulin changes. Because the drug stays in the gut, it avoids toxic side effects. The study points to a new way of promoting health by targeting microbes rather than the body itself.

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Jan 31 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Florida healthcare advocates protest cuts to state's AIDS Drug Assistance Program

Outside the Department of Health in St. Pete and Orlando Friday, healthcare advocates and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) protested the proposed cuts to Florida’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP).

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Jan 30 • 6:05 PM EST • Health • fox13news.com
New triple-drug treatment stops pancreatic cancer in its tracks, a mouse study finds

By targeting three key growth pathways at once, researchers eliminated pancreatic tumors in multiple mouse models and prevented the cancer from returning, a promising step toward overcoming treatment resistance.

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Jan 30 • 2:30 PM EST • Science • livescience.com
Designing the future of metabolic health through tissue-selective drug delivery

Founded by MIT alumni, the biotech firm Gensaic develops protein carriers that can deliver therapeutic molecules to specific tissues and cells.

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Jan 30 • 10:15 AM EST • Health • news.mit.edu
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BHS 25th Anniversary; Dave DeBaker

Airdate: January 29th, 2026 BHS 25th Anniversary; Karen HawleyJanuary 29, 2026BHS 25th Anniversary; Dave DeBaker – Entertainment CorrespondentJanuary 29, 2026BHS 25th Anniversary; House Drummer Owen WoodJanuary 29, 2026BHS 25th Anniversary; Clay & Leslie McAndrews – Bright WallsJanuary 29, 2026BHS 25th Anniversary; Ryan Tarrant – Jackson Co. Chamber of Commerce & Experience JacksonJanuary 29, 2026BHS 25th…

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Jan 29 • 4:43 PM EST • Entertainment • jtv.tv
Hill Country floods are worsening mental health issues in Kerr County, report finds

In Kerr County, the July 4 flood is expected to quadruple serious emotional disturbances in children and more than triple adult PTSD cases this year.

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Jan 29 • 11:05 AM EST • Health • texastribune.org
Tanzania eyes East Africa’s pharmaceutical hub crown {Business Africa}

Tanzania is betting on local drug manufacturing to reduce imports and become East Africa’s pharmaceutical hub and we find out how Africa's private sector is fixing the supply chain to minimise the billions lost in post-harvest logistics.View on euronews

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Jan 29 • 11:04 AM EST • Business • africanews.com
Science, Innovation, and the National Institutes of Health

Failing to support independent agency science imperils the uptake of innovative drugs.

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Jan 29 • 8:30 AM EST • Science • blog.ucs.org
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Abortion Pill Safety Decisions by FDA Were Science-Based, New JAMA Study Finds — The Monitor

A new study found the FDA’s abortion pill decisions followed scientific evidence, as misleading claims about the drug’s safety continue to shape public understanding. And Google removed some health AI summaries after a Guardian investigation reported that AI-generated summaries contained false and potentially dangerous health information.

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Jan 29 • 8:00 AM EST • Science • kff.org
How Oprah Winfrey has turned her weight-loss journey into a business

Oprah Winfrey's newest book, "Enough," is about her relationship with weight-loss drugs. Since the '90s, she has been combining her health with business.

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Jan 28 • 12:25 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Healthy Returns: Botox, Trulicity among 15 drugs added to Medicare price negotiations

The Trump administration kicked off another round of Medicare drug price negotiations, while Kaiser Permanente agrees to pay a historic settlement.

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Jan 28 • 12:07 PM EST • Health • cnbc.com
Scientists turn tumor immune cells into cancer killers

Scientists at KAIST have found a way to turn a tumor’s own immune cells into powerful cancer fighters—right inside the body. Tumors are packed with macrophages, immune cells that should attack cancer but are usually silenced by the tumor environment. By injecting a specially designed drug directly into tumors, researchers were able to “reprogram” these dormant cells to recognize and destroy cancer.

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Jan 28 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Congress is poised to take this big step intended to lower drug costs

A deal attached to the Senate government funding package would "delink" PBM compensation from drug prices in Medicare Part D.

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Jan 28 • 5:30 AM EST • Health • axios.com
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Nevada ranks near the bottom for health. Here’s why

Nevada ranks among the least healthy states, driven by poor outcomes in housing, non-medical drug use and access to care.

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Jan 27 • 4:01 PM EST • Health • rgj.com
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This discovery could let bones benefit from exercise without moving

Researchers have discovered a biological switch that explains why movement keeps bones strong. The protein senses physical activity and pushes bone marrow stem cells to build bone instead of storing fat, slowing age-related bone loss. By targeting this “exercise sensor,” scientists believe they could create drugs that mimic exercise at the molecular level. The approach could protect fragile bones in people who are unable to stay active.

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Jan 27 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
SellYourWay.org Publishes a New White Paper on the Role of Seller Financing in Closing Small Business Sales

Today, SellYourWay.org, a website dedicated to the education of small business owners, is pleased to announce the release of a new, in-depth white paper titled, The Role of Seller Financing in Closing Deals. Lauren Drummond Dale, MCBI, shares expert insights on what seller financing is, how frequently it is used and what small business owners should know before selling their businesses. Ms. Dale is Principal and M&A Advisor at Coastal Consultants, LLC. SellYourWay.org is powered by the Internati

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Jan 27 • 4:00 AM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Industry Leaders Predict Life Science Trends for 2026

2026 will be the year that artificial intelligence accelerates multiple aspects of the drug discovery and development pipeline, industry leaders predict.

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Jan 27 • 12:00 AM EST • Science • the-scientist.com
Marseille’s drug war reshapes France’s political battlefield

A surge in violence is dominating the mayoral contest as French politics gears up for next year’s presidential election.

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Jan 26 • 10:01 PM EST • Politics • politico.eu
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Army vet wins $6.8 million from jury after suing LAPD over mental health '5150' hold

Slade Douglas filed a lawsuit against the LAPD and City of Los Angeles over an August 2019 incident in which he says he was forcibly hospitalized and drugged after officers responded to a report that he might be suicidal.

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Jan 26 • 5:37 PM EST • Health • latimes.com
Alzheimer’s may trick the brain into erasing its own memories

Alzheimer’s may destroy memory by flipping a single molecular switch that tells neurons to prune their own connections. Researchers found that both amyloid beta and inflammation converge on the same receptor, triggering synapse loss. Surprisingly, neurons aren’t passive victims—they actively respond to these signals. Targeting this receptor could offer a new way to protect memory beyond current amyloid-focused drugs.

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Jan 25 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Powdered Whole Milk Could Be a Culprit in the ByHeart Botulism Outbreak, Tests Show

Powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of botulism that has sickened dozens of babies, U.S. health officials indicated Friday. Testing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found the type of bacteria that can cause the ...

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Jan 23 • 7:11 PM EST • Health • usnews.com
Owner of La Popular money service business sentenced to over 3 years for laundering drug money

The owner of La Popular, a money-service business with multiple locations, including in Woodburn, Hillsboro and Beaverton, has been sentenced to prison for laundering drug trafficking funds. On Wednesday, Jan. […]

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Jan 23 • 5:29 PM EST • Business • hillsboronewstimes.com
CVS Health (CVS) Valuation Check As Regulatory Scrutiny And Legal Outcomes Draw Investor Focus

Regulatory and legal scrutiny is back in focus for CVS Health (CVS), as a U.S. House Judiciary Committee probe into its pharmacy benefit manager practices unfolds, while a separate class action over prescription drug pricing has been dismissed. See our latest analysis for CVS Health. For context, CVS Health shares now trade at US$82.68, with a 30 day share price return of 5.95% and a year to date share price return of 3.18%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 59.48% reflects how...

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Jan 23 • 8:11 AM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
NextCure Provides Business Update

SIM0505 (CDH6 ADC) Phase 1 dose escalation data update anticipated in Q2 2026LNCB74 (B7-H4 ADC) Phase 1 dose escalation expanded into higher dose cohorts BELTSVILLE, Md., Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NextCure, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXTC), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to developing novel therapies to treat cancer, today provided updates for its two antibody drug conjugate (ADC) programs and reported a preliminary year-end 2025 cash position. SIM0505 (CDH6 ADC): Phase 1 dose e

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Jan 23 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Monoclonal Antibodies in Veterinary Health Market Research 2026 - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2021-2031

The monoclonal antibodies in veterinary health market face growth opportunities due to rising animal chronic diseases and pet humanization trends. Advanced, safer biologic therapies are favored over traditional drugs, supported by increased pet insurance. However, high costs present a major market entry barrier. Monoclonal Antibodies in Veterinary Health Market Monoclonal Antibodies in Veterinary Health Market Dublin, Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Monoclonal Antibodies in Veterinary Hea

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Jan 23 • 6:40 AM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
I’m a doctor who knows better — but I switched to an inferior drug to save money

Cost-sharing insurance plans were supposed to decrease overall spending. Instead, patients — not payers — shoulder the burden of their medical costs.

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Jan 23 • 4:30 AM EST • Health • statnews.com
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Big Insurers Try to Shift Blame for High Health Costs to Hospitals and Drug Makers

At two congressional hearings, lawmakers slammed executives of major companies, saying they were failing to rein in the cost of medical care for consumers.

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Jan 22 • 6:28 PM EST • Health • nytimes.com
Denver marijuana business shut down after Nebraska drug case raises red flags
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Jan 22 • 6:00 PM EST • Business • 9news.com
Can leucovorin treat autism? History says, probably not

Parents of autistic children are clamoring for a prescription vitamin promoted by federal health officials. But there's little evidence the drug will help.

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Jan 22 • 1:04 PM EST • Health • npr.org
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Micron’s business is so hot that profits could quadruple in just two years, says this analyst

A massive imbalance in memory supply and demand could benefit Micron through at least 2027, according to a William Blair analyst.

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Jan 22 • 12:18 PM EST • Business • marketwatch.com
Oregon business owner gets prison for laundering drug money to Mexico

Mother of three children, all U.S. citizens, now faces deportation after using her La Popular stores to transfer millions in drug proceeds.

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Jan 22 • 11:57 AM EST • Business • oregonlive.com
Congress’ health deal still has hurdles

The package, which would put guardrails on to drug intermediaries, faces a tough test this week.

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Jan 22 • 4:45 AM EST • Health • politico.com
Insurers point to providers, drugmakers for driving up health costs

Health insurance CEOs plan to blame hospitals and drugmakers when they testify to Congress on affordability Thursday.

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Jan 21 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • politico.com
Merck partners with global health coalition to develop affordable Ebola vaccine

Merck and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations said on Wednesday they have partnered on a $30 million program to develop an updated version of the drugmaker's Ebola vaccine aimed at improving affordability and access for low- and middle-income countries.

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Jan 21 • 11:02 AM EST • Health • reuters.com
Thieves take $10k worth of hot sauce business product from Pike Street Drummer’s van

“Somebody has all that right now – playing drums and eating hot sauce, probably," the business owner said.

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Jan 20 • 8:28 PM EST • Business • kiro7.com
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‘Remote controlled’ proteins illuminate living cells

Nature - The discovery that some fluorescent proteins are sensitive to magnets could lead to the development of switchable drugs and biosensors.

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Jan 20 • 7:00 PM EST • Technology • nature.com
Tiny doses of THC show big benefits for HIV treatment

A new study suggests that micro-doses of THC could help counter many long-term side effects of HIV treatment without causing intoxication. In animal models, low-dose THC reduced inflammation, improved gut bacteria, boosted serotonin, and lowered harmful cholesterol and bile acids. Surprisingly, it also reduced circulating levels of antiretroviral drugs while maintaining viral suppression, potentially protecting the liver. Scientists say the results point to a promising new approach for managing chronic complications of HIV.

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Jan 20 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Hall of Fame election: Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones inducted, Alex Rodriguez falls well short

With no obvious first-ballot Hall of Famers up for a vote, two outfielders reached Cooperstown after a combined 13 years of waiting.

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Jan 20 • 6:27 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Medicaid has a new way to pay for costly sickle cell treatment: Only if it works

Medicaid is doing a novel payment system for the new, promising and expensive sickle cell treatment. It may become a model for all gene therapies being developed.

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Jan 20 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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Congress revives bipartisan health care proposal, including drug middlemen provisions

Elements of a health care deal that was blown up by Elon Musk are getting a fresh look in Congress.

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Jan 19 • 8:03 PM EST • Health • statnews.com
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A common painkiller may be quietly changing cancer risk

Ibuprofen may be doing more than easing aches and pains—it could also help reduce the risk of some cancers. Studies have linked regular use to lower rates of endometrial and bowel cancer, likely because the drug dampens inflammation that fuels tumor growth. Researchers have even found it can interfere with genes cancer cells rely on to survive. Still, experts warn that long-term use carries risks and shouldn’t replace proven prevention strategies.

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Jan 19 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists discover why some wounds refuse to heal

Scientists have uncovered a surprising reason why some chronic wounds refuse to heal, even when treated with antibiotics. A common bacterium found in long-lasting wounds does not just resist drugs. It actively releases damaging molecules that overwhelm skin cells and stop them from repairing tissue. Researchers discovered that neutralizing these harmful molecules with antioxidants allows skin cells to recover and restart healing.

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Jan 19 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
MUWFC advance in FA Cup with big win over Burnley

Manchester United Women advanced to the fifth round of the FA Cup on Sunday with a prolific performance from a rotated squad featuring several newcomers. Striker Lea Schuller, a transfer from Bayern Munich, and Layla Drury, a 16 year old academy player, capped off a dominant 5-0 win over Burnley at the Progress with Unity […]

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Jan 19 • 11:17 AM EST • Sports • thebusbybabe.sbnation.com
Marijuana's Restrictive Federal Classification Isn't Supported By Science, New Study Concludes

Marijuana and other drugs are not as dangerous as laws written half a century ago say they are, according to a new scientific review. Since the passage of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) in 1970, U.S. drug laws have been dictated by rigid categories that supposedly reflect the dangers posed by different substances—but the new […]

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Jan 19 • 9:46 AM EST • Science • marijuanamoment.net
I talked to many health CEOs out West and see big things for drug stocks

Health care is going to resume its rightful place in big-time managers' portfolios.

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Jan 18 • 4:40 PM EST • Health • cnbc.com
Viruses that evolved on the space station and were sent back to Earth were more effective at killing bacteria

Near-weightless conditions can mutate genes and alter the physical structures of bacteria and phages, disrupting their normal interactions in ways that could help us treat drug-resistant infections.

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Jan 18 • 2:00 PM EST • Science • livescience.com
Why am I a vegan? I do it for my mental health

Vegan restaurants are closing, RFK Jr is sounding the drum for carnivores, and the protein cult is bigger than ever. But eschewing animal products helps me ward off a sense of impotence – and despair, writes Emma Beddington

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Jan 18 • 9:00 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
Scientists sent viruses to space and they evolved in surprising ways

When scientists sent bacteria-infecting viruses to the International Space Station, the microbes did not behave the same way they do on Earth. In microgravity, infections still occurred, but both viruses and bacteria evolved differently over time. Genetic changes emerged that altered how viruses attach to bacteria and how bacteria defend themselves. The findings could help improve phage therapies against drug-resistant infections.

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Jan 18 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Health experts warn about potentially deadly herbal substance, after 6 overdose deaths: What to know

The California Department of Public Health is sounding the alarm on Kratom, as well as a potent derivative of the plant called 7-OH, in the wake of six recent overdose deaths in Los Angeles County. Kratom and 7-OH products are not FDA-approved and are not legal for retailers to sell.

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Jan 17 • 8:19 PM EST • Health • abc7news.com
My research helped invent Ozempic — then male scientists took all the credit

The work of the biochemist Svetlana Mojsov was instrumental in the development of the diet drugs that are now slimming the world. She tells Aimee Donnellan about her 40-year fight for recognition

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Jan 17 • 5:00 PM EST • Science • thetimes.com
Trump administration quietly abandons plan to merge ATF and DEA after pressure from both sides of gun debate

After pushback from both gun rights and gun control groups, the Trump administration has quietly abandoned its plan to merge the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives into the Drug Enforcement Administration, according to people briefed on the matter.

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Jan 17 • 7:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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What science says about how weight-loss drugs affect cancer risk

Evidence is mounting that GLP-1 drugs may play a role in reducing cancer risk and deaths from certain cancers.

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Jan 17 • 5:00 AM EST • Science • washingtonpost.com
JPM26: Chugai chases new science and name recognition from US biopharma industry

The leaders of Chugai Pharmaceutical are tired of their company not getting its due. At the J.P. | The leaders of Chugai Pharmaceutical are tired of their company not getting its due. At the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, they’re working hard to change that while also seeking out new science to bring into their storied drug discovery operation.

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Jan 16 • 5:28 AM EST • Science • fiercebiotech.com
UK health regulator approves up to 7.2 mg weekly dose of Wegovy for obesity patients

Britain's health regulator approved a maximum dose of up to 7.2 miligrams per week of Novo Nordisk's blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy for patients with obesity only, it said on Friday.

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Jan 16 • 3:44 AM EST • Health • reuters.com
10 breakthrough technologies to expect in 2026 : Short Wave

Wanna know where tech is headed this year? MIT Technology Review has answers. They compile an annual list called "10 Breakthrough Technologies". Today, host Regina G. Barber speaks with executive editor Amy Nordrum about the list, and they get into everything from commercial space stations and base-edited babies to batteries that could make electric vehicles even more green. We also do a lightning round of honorable mentions you won't want to miss out on!Check out the full list from MIT Technology Review.Interested in more science? Check out our episode on last year’s top 10 technologies to watch and our episode on building structures in space.Email us your questions at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.This episode was produced by Berly McCoy. It was edited and fact-checked by Rebecca Ramirez. The audio engineer was Robert Rodriguez.

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Jan 16 • 3:00 AM EST • Technology • npr.org
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What's in the Trump health care plan? White House releases blueprint.

Trump called on Congress to pass a series of measures aimed at lowering drug prices and health insurance costs in his long-awaited health care plan.

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Jan 15 • 4:10 PM EST • Health • usatoday.com
Trump health care plan doesn't help people facing skyrocketing ACA premiums

President Trump announced a plan that addresses drug costs and health savings accounts, but not the health insurance premium spikes millions of Americans are facing.

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Jan 15 • 3:48 PM EST • Health • npr.org
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Federal mental health and addiction funding for Oregonians fully restored, 24 hours after Trump cut it

The funding supports a wide variety of mental health and addiction initiatives, ranging from youth suicide prevention to drug and alcohol treatment programs.

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Jan 15 • 2:30 PM EST • Health • oregonlive.com
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Mariners Reacts Survey: 42 days till Spring

As the holidays wind down and we return to the humdrum of normal life, it’s nice to be able to look forward to the start of spring training, only a short time away. While it is still the offseason and there are still plenty of talented players available, the market tends to cool down around […]

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Jan 15 • 1:09 PM EST • Sports • lookoutlanding.com
Trump unveils health care affordability plan

President Trump unveiled a health care framework Thursday aimed at lowering drug prices and insurance premiums, as he seeks to address a major Republican political liability ahead of the midterm el…

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Jan 15 • 12:13 PM EST • Health • thehill.com
Trump unveils health care plan aimed at lowering costs

President Donald Trump unveiled a multipart proposal on Thursday aimed at lowering prescription drug prices and reducing health insurance premiums, as well as increasing pricing transparency. He also vowed to hold big insurance companies accountable.

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Jan 15 • 11:47 AM EST • Health • cnn.com
President Trump Unveils The Great Healthcare Plan to Lower Costs and Deliver Money Directly to the People

President Donald J. Trump’s Great Healthcare Plan is a broad healthcare initiative that will slash prescription drug prices, reduce insurance premiums,

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Jan 15 • 11:23 AM EST • Health • whitehouse.gov
Healey to eliminate insurer prior authorizations for some drugs and services

Prior authorizations have long been hated by many, but insurers call them an essential tool they use to control spending.

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Jan 14 • 1:58 PM EST • Health • bostonglobe.com
Trump administration sends letter wiping out addiction, mental health grants

The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services.

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Jan 14 • 9:50 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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Drug use disorders a growing public health concern in the Americas, PAHO study finds

Washington, D.C., 14 January 2026 (PAHO) – Drug use disorders are a major and growing public health problem in the Americas. Drug use is among the top 10 risk factors contributing to all-cause mortality and disability in the Region, according to findings published in the Pan American Journal of Public Health.In 2021, an estimated 17.7 million people in the Americas were living with a drug use disorder, resulting in nearly 78,000 deaths directly attributable to these disorders, representing a mortality rate four times higher than the global average.

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Jan 14 • 9:25 AM EST • Health • paho.org
Health Feature of the Month: Cervical Health Awareness and Cervical Cancer Prevention | VA Washington DC health care

VA Women's Health offers cervical health information during January, Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, emphasizing education, prevention and detection!

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Jan 13 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • va.gov
Fact check: Trump’s Detroit economic speech

Inflation hasn’t “stopped.” Consumer prices are up during this presidential term, not “down.” Grocery prices are rising, not starting to fall “rapidly.” US businesses and consumers, not China, pay US tariffs on Chinese imports. It’s impossible to reduce prescription drug prices by “thousands” of percentage points, since this would mean Americans would be getting paid to acquire their medicines.

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Jan 13 • 5:57 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Daniel Perez warns of tough choices in 2026 as House braces for tax, insurance, drug-cost battles

‘But difficult doesn’t mean impossible, and hard isn’t an excuse for cowardice.’

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Jan 13 • 1:37 PM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
National health ranking puts Georgia near bottom of list. Here's why

An annual health report from UnitedHealth report found Georgia ranked 38th nationally, in part from recreational drug use and high costs.

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Jan 13 • 1:25 PM EST • Health • usatoday.com
Pazdur warns that politics, ‘chaos’ are damaging FDA

At a STAT event, veteran drug regulator Richard Pazdur, who left the FDA last month after 26 years, said that politics and 'chaos' were damaging the agency.

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Jan 13 • 2:24 AM EST • Politics • statnews.com
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Scientists Resurrected Extinct Cannabis Enzymes And Traced The Drug's Origins

Can't beat the classics.

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Jan 12 • 8:51 PM EST • Science • sciencealert.com
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Trump is pledging to ‘rescue’ protesters in Iran. He has a selective view of the sanctity of protests.

President Donald Trump billed strikes on Venezuela earlier this month as being about drugs, gangs invading the United States and law enforcement – i.e. arresting indicted leader Nicolás Maduro. But of late, he seems conspicuously preoccupied with the country’s oil wealth.

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Jan 12 • 4:14 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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MBX Biosciences to Provide 2026 Outlook and Business Update at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

One-year follow-up data from Phase 2 trial of once-weekly canvuparatide, a potential best-in-class therapy for hypoparathyroidism, anticipated in Q2 2026; Phase 3 initiation on track for Q3 2026 12-week data from Phase 1 trial of MBX 4291, a dual GLP-1/GIP co-agonist prodrug with potential for once-monthly dosing and improved tolerability for obesity, anticipated in Q4 2026 Nomination of two additional obesity candidates expected in 2026: an amycretin prodrug and a GLP-1/GIP/GCGR triple agonist,

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Jan 11 • 4:00 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Newly discovered coffee compounds beat diabetes drug in lab tests

Roasted coffee may do more than wake you up—it could help control blood sugar. Researchers discovered several new coffee compounds that inhibit α-glucosidase, a key enzyme linked to type 2 diabetes. Some of these molecules were even more potent than a common anti-diabetic drug. The study also introduced a faster, greener way to uncover health-boosting compounds in complex foods.

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Jan 11 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Healthy Returns: What to expect from pharma at the JPM conference

At the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference, drugmakers are expected to roll out key business and drug pipeline updates and splashy M&A deals.

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Jan 9 • 12:57 PM EST • Health • cnbc.com
Trump signals US to start striking drug cartels in Mexico

President Trump said the US will begin targeting drug cartels with military strikes, and suggested the operations could take place in Mexico.

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Jan 9 • 10:54 AM EST • Politics • usatoday.com
The US attacked Venezuela. Does Trump want to attack Mexico next?

President Donald Trump addressed potential anti-drug strikes in Mexico in a Jan. 8 interview. Here's what to know.

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Jan 9 • 8:54 AM EST • Politics • freep.com
The Weight-Loss Drug Revolution—From Shots to Pills and the Science behind It All

Behind the hype of GLP-1 medications lies complex science, serious side effects and a pharmaceutical arms race.

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Jan 9 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • scientificamerican.com
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Less than two years after stopping obesity drugs, weight and health issues return, study finds

When patients stop taking weight-loss medications, the beneficial effects of the drugs on weight and other health issues disappear within two years, a large analysis of earlier research has found.

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Jan 7 • 6:31 PM EST • Health • reuters.com
Stopping obesity drugs means people regain weight and lose heart health benefits

Why the weight, and heart risks, return after stopping GLP-1 drugs.

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Jan 7 • 6:30 PM EST • Health • statnews.com
Another nexus of fraud? Auditor zeros in on drug, mental health grants

One unnamed grant manager with BHA approved a payment of $672,647 to a new vendor for a single month’s work, then left state employment a few days later. That grant manager subsequently provided consulting services to the provider.

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Jan 7 • 10:28 AM EST • Health • minnesotareformer.com
US FDA to limit regulation of health and fitness wearables, commissioner says

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday that it will limit regulation of wearable devices and software designed to support healthy lifestyles, issuing new guidance to clarify its regulatory approach.

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Jan 6 • 7:40 PM EST • Health • reuters.com
Trump tells GOP it’s time to ‘own’ health care while urging ‘flexibility’ on abortion restrictions

The president argued that rising health care costs, particularly prescription drug prices, had given Republicans an opening to compete with Democrats on affordability.

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Jan 6 • 1:09 PM EST • Health • politico.com
US capture of Maduro divides Latin America, thrilling Trump's allies and threatening his foes

Through a combination of tariffs, sanctions and military force, he has pressured Latin American leaders to advance his administration's goals of combating drug trafficking, halting immigration, securing strategic natural resources and countering the influence of Russia and China.

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Jan 5 • 1:38 PM EST • Politics • pbs.org
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Maduro says 'I was captured' as he pleads not guilty on drug trafficking charges

Maduro declared himself "innocent" and a "decent man"

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Jan 5 • 12:37 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Wegovy obesity pill now available at pharmacies

Drugmaker Novo Nordisk said the prescription medicine can be found at a range of pharmacies, including CVS and Costco, as well as some telehealth providers.

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Jan 5 • 12:11 PM EST • Health • npr.org
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An AI revolution in drugmaking is under way

It will transform how medicines are made—and the industry itself

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Jan 5 • 11:05 AM EST • Science • economist.com