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Trump administration advances plan for peptide drugs favored by RFK Jr.

The Trump administration is moving forward with a plan to allow specialty pharmacies to produce certain peptides, largely unregulated injections that have gained popularity among followers of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and wellness influencers. The plan submitted to the Office of Management and Budget aims to ease access to peptides like BPC-157 through enforcement discretion.

October 16, 20265 min

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Same-day test helps doctors detect hidden infections in critically ill children

A pioneering metagenomic test can detect bacteria, viruses, and fungi from a single respiratory sample in critically ill children, helping doctors identify drug-resistant infections and improve treatment outcomes at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

October 16, 20264 min

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Trump administration advances plan for peptide drugs favored by RFK Jr.

The Trump administration is moving forward with a plan to allow specialty pharmacies to produce largely unregulated peptide injections, a popular wellness product championed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other influencers.

October 15, 20265 min

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Merck and Moderna have 'lot of exploring to do' after initial cancer vaccine success

Merck and Moderna are preparing to file their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine for approval after Phase 3 trials showed it significantly delayed cancer recurrence in melanoma patients, with executives outlining plans to expand the therapy to other tumor types in combination with Keytruda.

October 15, 20265 min

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Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer despite never smoking. Lung cancer screening only targets people who did

Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis has sparked discussion about rising rates of the disease among never-smokers, highlighting how current screening guidelines exclude this growing population despite advances in early detection and treatment.

October 15, 20267 min

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Trans people should use hospital spaces according to biological sex, NHS England says

NHS England has issued new guidance requiring trans patients to use single-sex hospital wards and facilities based on biological sex rather than gender identity, with alternatives offered when clinically inappropriate.

October 15, 20264 min

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Kenya reports second Ebola case

Kenya has confirmed a second Ebola case in a 39-year-old man who is a relative of the country's first case and was already in quarantine when symptoms appeared. Despite the two cases, WHO officials stated there was no evidence of an Ebola outbreak in Kenya.

October 15, 20264 min

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Forty percent of high school students report binge eating in new CDC survey

A CDC survey found that approximately 40% of U.S. high school students reported binge eating in the past month, with rates significantly higher among young people of color, highlighting widespread disordered eating among adolescents and its links to mental health issues.

October 15, 20265 min

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Compass Pathways CEO: Psychedelics company will 'go slow before we go fast'

Compass Pathways CEO Kabir Nath cautioned that the psychedelics field must proceed cautiously to avoid early negative patient or provider experiences that could damage the entire sector, as the company prepares to submit its COMP360 psilocybin therapy for FDA approval this quarter.

October 15, 20266 min

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Cut screen time in classrooms to avoid long-term health issues, clinicians urge

Over 150 clinicians warn that excessive screen time in English classrooms could harm children's physical and developmental health, citing a rise in short-sightedness and other eye problems linked to digital device usage.

October 15, 20264 min

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How consumer tech company Whoop is building for Medicare patients

Wearable maker Whoop becomes one of the first consumer health tech companies accepted into Medicare's ACCESS program, which will provide devices and clinician support to patients aged 65+ for chronic condition management at no cost.

October 14, 20265 min

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Walmart heir Olivia Walton didn't get the postpartum care she needed. Now, she's investing $100M to halve the U.S. maternal mortality rate in 5 years

Walmart heiress Olivia Walton is pledging $100 million over five years through her nonprofit Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies America to cut the country's maternal mortality rate in half, driven by her own difficult postpartum experience and the crisis affecting women across the U.S.

October 14, 20264 min

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FDA adcomm members' ties to industry under scrutiny

A newsletter roundup covering FDA advisory committee members' industry ties, a new GLP-1 trial testing effects on addiction and social outcomes, and other biotech news including a Liquidia-United Therapeutics settlement.

October 14, 20262 min

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Davina McCall says memory loss after brain surgery was like 'advanced Alzheimer's'

TV presenter Davina McCall has described experiencing severe memory loss following brain surgery to remove a benign tumour, comparing her symptoms to "advanced Alzheimer's" and revealing that singing lessons ultimately helped her recovery.

October 14, 20264 min

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Davina McCall says memory loss after brain surgery felt like 'advanced Alzheimer's'

TV presenter Davina McCall has described experiencing severe memory loss symptoms similar to "advanced Alzheimer's" while recovering from brain surgery to remove a benign tumour in 2024, saying she could not remember events from minutes earlier.

October 14, 20264 min

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Davina McCall says she had 'advanced Alzheimer's' symptoms after brain surgery

TV presenter Davina McCall has revealed she experienced memory loss symptoms similar to "advanced Alzheimer's" while recovering from brain surgery to remove a benign tumour in 2024, describing months of difficulty remembering conversations and even recent movie scenes.

October 14, 20265 min

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I Tried 30 Popular Energy Drinks. Here's How They Rank

A reviewer tested and ranked 30 energy drinks from mainstream brands like Celsius and Monster to niche options like Bloom and Liquid Death, providing detailed taste notes, caffeine content, and personal experiences with each.

October 14, 202615 min

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Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Lung Cancer

Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma following surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. The Vatican announced the diagnosis after the successful three-hour procedure, during which doctors removed a small, localized nodule detected during routine medical examinations.

October 14, 20263 min

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Cut screen time in classrooms to avoid long-term health issues, clinicians urge

More than 150 clinicians have warned that excessive screen time in English schools is harming children's physical and developmental health, citing rising rates of short-sightedness and concerns about long-term eye health impacts.

October 14, 20264 min

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Helen Branswell, whose reporting on infectious diseases and public health drew acclaim, dies at 69

Helen Branswell, a renowned infectious disease reporter whose clear, prescient coverage of pandemic threats and public health crises earned international respect, has died at age 69 from complications of cancer.

October 13, 202612 min

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