2024–2025 COVID Vaccine Linked to Lower Risks of Hospitalization and Death Among U.S. Veterans

A study revealed that the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine significantly reduces emergency visits, hospitalizations and deaths among U.S. veterans.

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Medicine Nobel Prize Goes to Researchers Who Made Autoimmune Breakthrough

Three researchers have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025 for the discovery of regulatory T cells, the FOXP3 gene mutation and the role they play within autoimmune diseases.

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Introducing TrumpRx, the White House’s Direct-to-Consumer Platform for Prescription Drugs

As part of the Most Favored Nation pricing effort, Pfizer has agreed to invest in U.S. manufacturing and to allow access to its drugs at a discount through a new direct-to-patient website.

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Researcher on Tylenol-Autism Connection: Not the Best Science

Brian K. Lee, Ph.D., of Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health, says that despite the fact that some studies suggest there is link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and neurodevel...

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A Conversation With Alexa D’Angelo, Ph.D., M.P.H., Recent Doctoral Graduate from the CUNY School of Public Health and Health Policy

Sexual and gender minority individuals still face insurance denials and cost-sharing barriers when accessing pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), despite having a Grade A recommendation from the United…

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6 Things You Need to Know About MFN Drug Pricing | MJH Life Sciences Webinar

A half-dozen takeaways from an MJH Life Sciences webinar on the Trump administration's push for most-favored nation drug pricing

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Mental Health Disorders Associated With Shorter Life Expectancy in HIV Patients, Study Shows

For someone with HIV, a mental health disorder may decrease their life expectancy by as many as five years, according to the results of a recent international study.

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Health Plans Negotiate Different Prices for the Same Procedures

In an analysis from Trilliant Health of 11 inpatient and outpatient procedures, Aetna and UnitedHealthcare had huge variations in rates across the country, across states, and even at the same facility...

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A Conversation With Amir Ardeshir, Ph.D., DVM, Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Tulane University

HIV-fighting antibodies produced in infant macaques in a preclinical trial could be the future of HIV prevention in humans, according to Amir Ardeshir, Ph.D., DVM, Associate Professor of Microbiology ...

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Gaps in Menopause Knowledge, Care Showcased in The (M) Factor Global Impact Report

International audience surveys from last year’s menopause documentary, The (M) Factor, shed light on the ongoing need for increased menopause awareness for patients and providers alike.

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UnitedHealth Group Resets Earnings Projections Way Below Previous Expectations

The healthcare conglomerate says rising medical costs are squeezing earnings from operations.

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Sarepta to Pause Shipments of the Gene Therapy Elevidys

Sarepta officials said the temporary halt in shipments was done to maintain a productive working relationship with regulators while they address a safety labeling update about the risk of acute liver ...

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Autoimmune Diseases Almost Double Mental Health Disorder Risk

The prevalence of autoimmune disease patients with a mental health disorder is almost twice the number of patients without, suggesting there is a link between inflammation and conditions such as depre...

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Expected FDA Approvals in the Second Half of 2025

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Novo Nordisk Terminates Collaboration with Hims & Hers

The FDA had resolved the shortage of Wegovy in April, and telehealth providers were advised to stop selling compounded semaglutide products. Novo Nordisk said that Hims & Hers continues to offer these...

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Medicaid Cuts Could Lead to More Than 16,500 Medically Preventable Deaths, Study Shows

Proposed Medicaid cuts by the House Budget Committee could result in 7.6 million more uninsured Americans and more than 16,000 preventable deaths annually, according to a new analysis published in the...

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83% of Americans Unwilling to Pay More Than $100 for GLP-1s, Survey Shows

Gen Z was the age group most likely to spend the money on GLP-1 agonists; still, only 27% would.

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More Than Half of Americans are Lonely, Survey Shows

Approximately 57% of Americans are lonely, with younger generations, Gen Z and Millennials, reporting higher levels than older Americans, a recent Cigna survey shows.

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Proportion and Costs of Hospitalizations for Cirrhosis With AKI and HRS Are Rising Fast, Study Finds

Researchers found that nearly 28% of hospitalized chronic liver disease patients with acute kidney injury had alcohol-related disorders, as did almost 60% with hepatorenal syndrome.

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COVID-19 Linked to Development of Chronic Kidney Disease Months After Illness

Men and people ages 45 and older face additional risk of serious kidney conditions six to 12 months after their viral illness, a study finds.

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Healthcare Leaders Warn GOP Plan Would Deeply Chip Away At Medicaid Access

Their concerns come in response to the bill unveiled Sunday night by House Republicans that would tighten eligibility rules, create work requirements and freeze provider taxes under Medicaid—the feder...

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Will the Trump Administration Advantage Medicare Advantage?

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How Healthcare Fared in the First 100 Days of the Second Trump Administration | Asembia's AXS25 Summit

Healthcare hasn't been a priority of the second Trump administration so far, panelists at the Asembia agreed. Medicaid may loom large, though, as the administration and congressional Republicans look ...

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Early Menopause Associated with Cognitive Decline, Study Shows

Women who undergo menopause before the age of 40 are more likely to experience cognitive decline, which may lead to dementia, according to new research.

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Stool Test Could Improve TB Detection in HIV Patients, Study Shows

The Xpert MTB/Ultra molecular diagnostic test may become a viable option for detecting tuberculosis (TB) in the stool of adults with HIV, according to the results of a recent study.

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CVS Health Names Ed DeVaney President of CVS Caremark

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The QALY Has Turned 50. Some Think It Should Get Early Retirement

The quality-adjusted life years has shown staying power in cost-effectiveness calculations, but some say it has major flaws and have proposed alternatives.

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