Fears grow over Comstock Act, Justices Thomas, Alito: Abortion rights supporters are sounding the alarm that conservative Supreme Court justices want to use a ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4560476-fears-grow-over-comstock-act-justices-thomas-alito/
FDA OKs New Treatment to Prevent COVID in High-Risk People: A new antibody treatment has been approved to help prevent COVID-19, and it will be available in a ...
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Quick Glance: FDA Grants Approval for New Treatment to Prevent COVID in High-Risk Individuals
- A newly approved antibody therapy aims to prevent COVID-19 in individuals who are particularly vulnerable.
- Known as Pemgarda, the monoclonal antibody inhibits the virus from binding to human cells and is administered intravenously.
- Close monitoring is required post-antibody treatment due to severe allergic reactions experienced by some individuals.
- Studies indicate that individuals with weakened immune systems continue to face an increased risk of severe COVID outcomes despite multiple COVID vaccinations.
FDA Opens the Door to Clinical Use of LSD: Studies show benefits for people with high anxiety, depression, and PTSD, but there are questions about how these ...
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F.D.A. Authorizes a New Covid Drug to Protect High-Risk People: Pemgarda, available in the coming weeks, is intended for immunocompromised people who are ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/25/well/fda-covid-medicine-immunocompromised.html
US FDA approves Merck's therapy for rare lung condition: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved Merck's treatment for adults with high blood ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-approves-mercks-blood-pressure-therapy-2024-03-26/
The U.S. FDA has approved privately held Italfarmaco Group's drug to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), an inherited muscle-wasting disorder ... Show more
FDA settles lawsuit over ivermectin content that doctors claimed harmed their practice
cnn.com/2024/03/27/health/fda-ivermectin-lawsuit/
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US FDA grants full approval to AbbVie's ovarian cancer therapy: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it had granted traditional approval for ...
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Wegovy is now covered by Medicare, but not for weight loss | Here & Now: Wegovy will be covered to prevent heart problems in people with obesity and heart ...
wbur.org/hereandnow/2024/03/26/wegovy-medicare-weight-loss
The FDA embraces the use of biomarkers and surrogate endpoints in its most recent guidance on developing therapeutics for early Alzheimer’s disease. www.medscape.com/viewarticle/fda-issues-new-guidance-early-alzheimers-drug-development-2024a100052v
Hiltzik: The FDA and a bogus COVID treatment : Three right-wing doctors said the FDA's advice against taking ivermectin for COVID infringed on their rights ...
latimes.com/business/story/2024-03-26/column-the-fda-shoots-itself-in-the-foot-by-settling-a-dumb-lawsuit-over-ivermectin
FDA authorizes drug to boost COVID protection for immunocompromised patients: It will offer added protection to high-risk patients who may have weaker responses ...
axios.com/2024/03/25/covid-antibody-fda
Medicare plans can cover Wegovy for patients with heart conditions: The federal government said that its prescription drug insurance for seniors will cover the ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/03/21/wegovy-medicare-part-d/
US FDA approves BeiGene's esophageal cancer therapy: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it has approved BeiGene's drug to treat a type of advanced ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-approves-beigenes-esophageal-cancer-therapy-2024-03-14/
FDA renews proposed ban on electrical stimulation devices: The US Food and Drug Administration is again proposing a ban on electrical stimulation devices used to ...
cnn.com/2024/03/25/health/fda-ban-electrical-stimulation-devices/
Medicare spending on Ozempic and similar diabetes drugs soars, study finds, and it could end up costing seniors
cnn.com/2024/03/26/health/medicare-ozempic-diabetes-drugs-spending/
Regeneron's blood cancer therapy faces setback as FDA raises trial concerns: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals said on Monday the U.S. FDA has declined approval for its ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-declines-approve-regenerons-blood-cancer-therapy-2024-03-25/
US FDA panel votes in favor of expanded use of Bristol Myers' CAR-T therapy: Advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday voted in favor of ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-panel-votes-favor-expanded-use-bristol-myers-car-t-therapy-2024-03-15/
Spotlight On: Major Depressive Disorder: The most important news, trends, and treatments that affect people with major depression.
webmd.com/depression/features/cm/mdd-spotlight-on
FDA advisory panel recommends revision to flu vaccine: VRBPAC on Tuesday recommended that the agency drop the Yamagata part of the flu vaccine.
axios.com/2024/03/06/flu-vaccine-modified-virus
FDA approved a lifesaving therapy for children with a rare genetic disease. It might become the world’s most expensive drug
cnn.com/2024/03/19/health/gene-therapy-orchard-mld/
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How Telehealth Widens Access to the Abortion Pill: Without telehealth, one in seven women would have to drive over 200 miles to the nearest provider
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Wegovy Approved By FDA to Reduce Heart Attack Risk: The F.D.A. has approved a new use for heart health that will fuel even more demand for the drug.
nytimes.com/2024/03/11/well/live/wegovy-ozempic-heart-risk.html
Mifepristone access is coming before the US Supreme Court. How safe is this abortion pill?
apnews.com/article/mifepristone-abortion-pill-supreme-court-1d2221251197a391c9bca833918e4554
Medicare Gets Big Change: Wegovy, a weight-loss drug, has been approved for coverage for patients on Medicare who have a history of heart disease.
newsweek.com/wegovy-approved-medicare-insurance-heart-disease-1883177
In a pandemic milestone, the NIH ends guidance on COVID treatment: The National Institutes of Health is sunsetting its influential COVID-19 treatment guidelines ...
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/03/19/1239276507/nih-covid-treatment-guidelines
US FDA staff flags concerns about Geron's anemia treatment: The U.S. health regulator's staff on Tuesday flagged concerns that the late-stage trial data on ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-staff-flags-concerns-about-gerons-anemia-treatment-2024-03-12/
Pressure-Relief Eye Tech Advances Toward Approval: FDA panel’s green light on glaucoma wearable device offers hope in sight
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Healthy Returns: The first drug for a common, deadly liver disease is here – and more are coming
cnbc.com/2024/03/19/healthy-returns-first-nash-liver-disease-drug-is-here-more-coming.html
Growing market for glucose monitoring fueled by nondiabetics: Weight-loss drugs are helping fuel broader interest in the devices, even as many doctors have mixed ...
axios.com/2024/03/19/glucose-monitoring-blood-sugar-diabetes
The Ozempic Revolution Is Stuck: Millions more Americans are now eligible for obesity drugs. But the injections remain maddeningly hard to find.
theatlantic.com/health/archive/2024/03/ozempic-revolution-stuck/677736/
Zepbound Shortage: Eli Lilly Weight-Loss Drug Faces Backorders: Eli Lilly’s new weight-loss shot is on backorder across the US, even as the FDA says there’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-26/zepbound-shortage-eli-lilly-weight-loss-drug-faces-backorders
Weight loss biotech plans IPO as demand builds for anti-obesity treatments: Aardvark Therapeutics’ drug has been shown in trials to suppress cravings in patients ...
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Women Can Now Access Birth Control Without a Prescription in New York: A new ruling allows pharmacists to dispense the drug—even for out-of-staters.
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Amgen's Diversified Portfolio To Drive Long-Term Growth, Though Uncertainties Loom, Analyst Says - Amgen
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Diabetes Play Tops Buy Point In Rally To New Highs: Dexcom stock: The diabetes play rallied to new highs this week, topping a new buy point in the wake of the ...
investors.com/stock-lists/sector-leaders/dexcom-dxcm-stock/
How healthcare AI is regulated by the FDA, HHS, state laws: Widespread oversight of artificial intelligence in healthcare is a work in progress but there are ...
modernhealthcare.com/digital-health/healthcare-ai-regulation-fda-hhs
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Radiopharma Space Heats Up As Biotech Rockets 97% on $2 Billion Deal: AstraZeneca said Tuesday is would acquire Fusion Pharmaceuticals for $2 billion upfront ...
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Lenmeldy Sparks Controversy as World's Most Expensive Medicine, Debating the $4.25 Million Price Tag
techtimes.com/articles/302871/20240322/lenmeldy-sparks-controversy-worlds-most-expensive-medicine-debating-4-25-million-price-tag.htm
First over-the-counter birth control pill now for sale online: Opill, an over-the-counter birth control pill, goes on sale online today. The pill is expected to ...
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/03/04/1235404522/opill-over-counter-birth-control-pill-contraceptive-shop
Oprah’s Ozempic Special Was a Missed Opportunity for Obesity: The Queen of All Media is trying to reset our national conversation about body size ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-03-19/oprah-s-ozempic-special-was-a-missed-opportunity-for-obesity
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Wegovy (NOVOB DC) for Heart Disease Now Covered by Medicare Part D Plans: Medicare prescription drug programs can now cover Novo Nordisk A/S’s blockbuster ...
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Dozens sue saying Ozempic, other weight loss and diabetes drugs cause harmful side effects
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/03/21/lawsuits-ozempic-wegovy-weight-loss-drugs-diabetes-harmful/72947158007/
Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss wonder drugs could also help with dementia, liver disease, and more
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Companies Can Claim Yogurt Reduces Diabetes Risk, FDA Says: Yogurt manufacturers can now claim that eating yogurt reduces a person’s risk of type 2 diabetes ...
webmd.com/diabetes/news/20240304/companies-can-claim-yogurt-reduces-diabetes-risk-fda-says
Quick Glance: Can Yogurt Really Reduce the Risk of Diabetes?
- The FDA now allows certain health claims regarding yogurt consumption and the reduction of the risk of type 2 diabetes.
- Qualified health claims must meet specific criteria and should not confuse consumers.
- While yogurt offers many health benefits, it is crucial to make careful choices to maintain stable blood sugar levels.
- In addition to yogurt, there are other foods that can help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, such as berries, beans, and avocados.
New weight loss pill amycretin more effective than semaglutide in early trial: Novo Noridisk has announced the results of a phase 1 clinical trial testing their ...
medicalnewstoday.com/articles/new-weight-loss-pill-amycretin-more-effective-than-semaglutide-in-early-trial
Can Eating Yogurt Really Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes?: The FDA has approved a qualified health claim that yogurt—specifically eating two cups or three servings ...
health.com/yogurt-reduce-diabetes-risk-8606635
How diabetes drug metformin can suppress hunger and help with weight loss: Researchers say the diabetes drug metformin can help people lose weight by increasing ...
medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-diabetes-drug-metformin-can-suppress-hunger-and-help-with-weight-loss
How Medicare can start covering a popular weight-loss drug for more people: The recent approval of Wegovy for heart risks could greatly expand access ...
axios.com/2024/03/14/medicare-weight-loss-drugs-ozempic-wegovy-coverage
US FDA staff raise concerns over data from J&J, Bristol's CAR-T therapies: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's staff on Wednesday raised concerns that it was ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-staff-flag-safety-concerns-jj-bristols-car-t-therapies-2024-03-13/
How much higher can Novo Nordisk shares go?: Novo Nordisk's remarkable ascent, driven by its revolutionary weight-loss drug Wegovy ...
euronews.com/business/2024/03/13/how-high-can-novo-nordisk-shares-go
Wegovy’s newly verified heart benefits under review by Medicare: The US federal health insurance, Medicare may soon be required to cover the blockbuster ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-12-wegovys-newly-verified-heart-benefits-under-review-by-medicare/
Can My Acne Products Cause Cancer?: It depends on your health, the products you use, how you store them, and how much of them you apply ...
thecut.com/article/acne-products-cause-cancer-factcheck.html
Now that benzene has been found in acne treatments, is my cream safe? Bloomberg's Anna Edney breaks down the findings. www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-07/how-to-tell-if-your-acne-treatment-is-safe
Does yogurt reduce risk of diabetes? The FDA says it might.: Food makers can now advertise that regularly eating yogurt may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes ...
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Obesity drug Wegovy is approved to cut heart attack and stroke risk in overweight patients
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Quick Glance: US FDA Approves Novo Nordisk's Wegovy for Lowering Heart Risks
- The U.S. FDA approved Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack in overweight or obese adults without diabetes.
- Novo's GLP-1 drugs are widely used, and the FDA approval for heart benefits is expected to increase their usage.
- The FDA's approval of new cardiovascular indications may encourage employers and insurers to provide coverage for the drug despite its high cost.
- Novo has applied to add Wegovy's heart benefits to its European approval, currently under review by the EU drug regulator, with a decision expected this year.
FDA Approves First OTC Continuous Glucose Monitor : The Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System is for adults with or without diabetes who don't use insulin.
webmd.com/diabetes/news/20240306/cm/fda-approves-first-otc-continuous-glucose-monitor
Syphilis Is Killing Babies. The U.S. Government Is Failing to Stop the Disease From Spreading.
propublica.org/article/how-federal-government-fails-stop-syphilis-babies-pregnancy
Does Yogurt Reduce Diabetes Risk? That’s What Labels Can Now Claim: The F.D.A. will allow yogurt makers to put the benefit on their packaging ...
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US FDA approves expanded use of BeiGene's blood cancer drug: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted accelerated approval for the expanded use of ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-approves-expanded-use-beigenes-blood-cancer-drug-2024-03-07/
US FDA clears use of first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the use of Dexcom's device ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-clears-use-first-over-the-counter-continuous-glucose-monitor-2024-03-05/
FDA Removes Harmful Chemicals From Food Packaging: The announcement came 2 days after the Endocrine Society released its latest report updating the science ...
medscape.com/viewarticle/fda-removes-harmful-chemical-food-packaging-2024a10003yt
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Yogurt can lower diabetes risk, FDA allows makers to claim, with caveats: The Food and Drug Administration said it will not object to claims that eating yogurt ...
washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/03/02/yogurt-fda-diabetes-risk/
US FDA approves Novo Nordisk drug Wegovy for use in lowering heart attack risks
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Quick Glance: New Novo Obesity Drug Outperforms Wegovy in Early Trial
- Novo Nordisk announced that initial test results for the experimental obesity drug Amycretin showed a higher weight loss compared to the popular treatment Wegovy.
- Investors reacted positively to the announcement, suggesting Novo has promising products in the pipeline beyond Wegovy's success.
- Following the announcement, Novo's stocks rose by 5.1% to achieve a new all-time high. Nearly half of Novo's current valuation is attributed to the company's pipeline of new experimental drugs like Amycretin.
- Novo also disclosed plans to expand its focus to include treatments for cardiovascular diseases in addition to diabetes and weight loss therapies.
Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy Slashes Risk of Death in Some People with Heart Disease: The active ingredient in Wegovy and Ozempic reduced the risk of heart attacks ...
scientificamerican.com/article/weight-loss-drug-wegovy-slashes-risk-of-death-in-some-people-with-heart-disease/
Private lab finds cancer-causing benzene in common acne treatments: It said the carcinogen was present due to the breakdown of benzoyl peroxide.
axios.com/2024/03/06/acne-benzoyl-peroxide-benzene-valisure-fda
Quick Glance: Cancer-Causing Benzene Found in Acne Treatments
- An independent lab petitioned the FDA to recall acne products that may contain elevated levels of cancer-causing benzene.
- Valisure, a lab in Connecticut, has detected various cancer-causing substances in common products and medications, such as benzene in hand sanitizers and spray sunscreens.
- Benzene has been classified as carcinogenic by federal agencies and international organizations, capable of causing cancer at low exposure levels.
- Valisure's discovery of benzene emanating from benzoyl peroxide products led to calls for investigations and testing guidelines for benzene in such products.
FDA Clears Over-the-Counter Pulse Oximeter: Over-the-counter option was designed for home monitoring by adults aged 18 years and older.
medscape.com/viewarticle/fda-clears-over-counter-pulse-oximeter-2024a10003vj
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Paul Offit looks back on COVID-19, misinformation, and how public health lost the public’s trust in new book
bostonherald.com/2024/03/08/paul-offit-looks-back-on-covid-19-misinformation-and-how-public-health-lost-the-publics-trust-in-new-book/
FDA Approves Wegovy to Prevent Heart Attacks, Opening the Door to Broader Coverage
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Alzheimer’s Drugs: What to Know About Donanemab, Lecanemab: While humans are living longer – a child born in 2021 on average could expect to live to 71 – we ...
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Is Your Acne Cream Safe? What Is Benzene and What Chemicals to Look Out For: An independent testing lab that previously found the dangerous chemical benzene in ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-07/how-to-tell-if-your-acne-treatment-is-safe
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Ahead of Oscars, maker of blockbuster weight loss drug urges against ‘vanity’ use in new ad campaign
cnn.com/2024/03/07/health/eli-lilly-oscars-ad/
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Experimental weight-loss drug from a small biotech could outdo Ozempic: Viking Therapeutics posted results of a drug in development that showed even more weight ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/02/27/viking-therapeutics-weight-loss-drug/
Mental health crisis fuels the post-pandemic rise in medication use: A USA TODAY analysis showed a lingering pandemic effect: The rise in mental health-related ...
usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2024/02/29/mental-health-related-prescriptions-rise-post-covid/72310337007/
GSK settles another lawsuit on heartburn drug Zantac in California: GSK agreed to confidentially settle another lawsuit in California that had alleged its ...
reuters.com/legal/gsk-confidentially-settles-another-california-zantac-lawsuit-2024-02-29/
WSJ News Exclusive | This Doctor Found His Own Miracle Drug. Now He Wants to Do It for Others.
wsj.com/health/healthcare/this-doctor-found-his-own-miracle-drug-now-he-wants-to-do-it-for-others-261d8bcc
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