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GLP-1 weight loss drugs reshape obesity treatment, public-health experts say
1h agoPublic health experts describe how GLP-1 medications are changing obesity treatment, though real-world gains and access remain uncertain.
WHO condemns US-funded newborn vaccine trial as unethical
2h agoThe World Health Organization criticizes a US-funded newborn hepatitis B vaccine trial conducted in Guinea-Bissau as unethical.
Pharma’s big reset: pricing, pipelines and patent cliffs reshape the industry
3h agoThe pharmaceutical sector faces a reset driven by pricing, drug pipelines and patent cliffs shaping the year ahead.
Reading and writing linked to 40% lower dementia risk, study finds
4h agoA study shows lifelong literacy activities significantly reduce dementia risk, highlighting cognitive engagement as a protective factor.
Global progress toward eradicating Guinea worm accelerates
5h agoGlobal health efforts toward eradicating Guinea worm continue to advance, bringing the program closer to complete eradication.
Weight-loss drugs could reshape drug pricing and access
6h agoAnalysts say generic and compounded GLP-1 drugs could improve dosing and affordability if accessible. Debates over costs and policy continue.
US urges Gavi to remove thimerosal from vaccines; health implications explained
1h agoThe United States is pressing Gavi to remove thimerosal from vaccines, with public-health experts outlining potential consequences for global immunization strategies.
New York City partners with WHO as US withdraws from global health effort
2h agoCity health authorities join a WHO network to bolster surveillance and outbreak response as the United States exits a broader global effort.
Illinois joins WHO network GOARN after US withdrawal
3h agoIllinois will join the World Health Organization’s GOARN to help monitor and respond to global disease outbreaks, expanding international health collaboration.
Novo Nordisk reports first Ozempic sales decline amid competitive pressure
4h agoDanish drugmaker Novo Nordisk warns of its first sales drop since Ozempic’s launch as rivals gain market share.
Eli Lilly beats quarterly estimates as GLP-1 drugs drive sales
5h agoThe drugmaker posts stronger-than-expected results, boosted by Zepbound and Mounjaro GLP-1 therapies.
Novo Nordisk shares slide after forecast signals annual sales hit
6h agoNovo Nordisk warned of a sales hit for the year. It is counting on Wegovy and the weight-loss injectable CagriSema to regain momentum in the U.S.
Aid cuts could cause 22 million avoidable deaths by 2030, Lancet modelling warns
1h agoA Lancet Global Health modelling study projects more than 22 million avoidable deaths by 2030 if donor aid budgets stay slashed, including 5.4 million children under five.
World Cancer Day 2026: data highlight global disparities and progress
2h agoNew data show global cancer trends and persistent inequities in incidence and outcomes worldwide.
US formally exits World Health Organization; dues remain unpaid
3h agoThe United States has left the WHO, with outstanding contributions totaling about $260.6 million.
Pan-European study finds pesticide residues in most apples across Europe
4h agoA Pan Europe test of 60 apples from 13 countries finds residues of up to seven pesticides.
Roche and Sanofi highlight pipelines as earnings miss expectations
5h agoRoche and Sanofi outline pipeline prospects as full-year results miss market expectations, underscoring investor focus on future growth.
CDC panel questions polio vaccination guidance, warning of dangerous precedent
6h agoA physician on the advisory panel argues against removing the polio vaccination recommendation, citing potential public-health risks.
WHO says RFK Jr.’s post on U.S. withdrawal from the WHO is inaccurate
1h agoThe World Health Organization says RFK Jr.'s post about the U.S. withdrawal contains inaccurate information.
United States completes withdrawal from the World Health Organization
2h agoThe United States withdraws from the World Health Organization, effective Thursday after a one-year regulatory delay.
Experimental gene therapy slows Huntington’s disease, offers hope
3h agoEarly gene therapies reduce the toxic protein responsible for Huntington’s and slow disease progression, signaling a potential breakthrough.
Guinea-Bissau vaccine study suspended amid ethics concerns
4h agoGuinea-Bissau says a US-funded hepatitis B vaccination study is paused amid ethics concerns, with officials questioning the conduct of the trial.
Cell-based CAR-T therapies edge toward off‑the-shelf cancer treatment
5h agoResearchers outline universal, gene-edited CAR-T therapies that could enable off‑the‑shelf cancer treatments, cutting delays and costs.
Simple blood test can predict which breast cancer treatment will work best, study finds
6h agoA DNA blood test can predict which breast cancer treatment will be most effective, enabling doctors to start with the best option first. The test could enable personalized therapy and improve outcomes.
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