A recent study has brought disappointing news for those hoping to combat Alzheimer's disease. The drug semaglutide, known for its effectiveness in managing diabetes and obesity, did not show any significant benefits in slowing down the progression of Alzheimer's. This was revealed in two large-scale trials involving over 3, 800 participants who were already receiving...
Eli Lilly, a big name in the drug world, just hit a huge milestone. It became the first healthcare company to reach a market value of $1 trillion. That's a lot of money! The company's stock hit this mark briefly during trading but then settled a bit lower, with each share going for around $1, 048. So, what's driving this massive growth? Two drugs are the stars here:...
In a surprising turn of events, the newly appointed head of the U. S. drug regulatory agency has expressed serious doubts about the recent push to fast-track drug approvals. This official, who just started their role this month, believes that these changes might not only be against the law but could also put people's health in danger. The concern here is that the Tr...
The FDA is in chaos. But it's not just about the recent leadership shake-up. A new voucher program is causing concern. It seems to be turning drug approvals into a political bargaining chip. The program aims to speed up drug reviews. But the criteria are vague. It's up to the FDA Commissioner to decide who gets the fast track. This has led to some companies getting ...
Mark Cuban has some strong opinions about healthcare. He recently spent nearly an hour talking about drug prices. This was supposed to be a short chat for a podcast. But Cuban had a lot to say. He's not holding back. Cuban wants to make big changes in healthcare. He's got ideas about how to make things better. And he's not afraid to speak his mind. The talk was par...
Thanksgiving is a time for big meals and family, but it's also a time to be careful with food and medicine. Some foods can mess with common medicines, causing problems. For example, leafy greens like spinach and kale have vitamin K, which helps blood clot. If someone is on blood thinners, eating too much or too little of these greens can be risky. Dairy products, li...
The U. S. has taken a bold step by labeling a group linked to Venezuela's president as a terrorist organization. This move opens up new possibilities for the Pentagon, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The group in question, Cartel de los Soles, is accused of working with another gang, Tren de Aragua, to smuggle drugs into the U. S. Hegseth didn't hold ba...
A new drug called Amvuttra is making waves in the UK. It's designed to help people with a rare heart condition called ATTR-CM. This condition happens when faulty proteins build up in the heart, which can make it hard for the heart to work properly. The drug is already approved for this use, as well as for nerve damage caused by the same condition. The UK's health wa...
A German science company, Merck KGaA, has teamed up with a US-based firm, Valo Health Inc. , to fight Parkinson's disease. They're using a powerful AI platform to dig through a massive amount of data. This includes over 17 million patient records and biobank samples. The goal? To find new ways to treat Parkinson's and similar conditions. This isn't Merck's first rod...
Colombia's navy recently made a significant drug bust. Divers found over 450 pounds of cocaine hidden under a ship heading to Europe. This happened at a port on the Pacific coast. The navy shared photos of the seizure, showing divers pulling out the drugs and packages on the ground. This isn't the first big drug bust in the area. Just days before, the navy seized ov...