August 17, 2026
(WYSO) – Tadalafil – better known by its brand name Cialis – is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs for erectile dysfunction. But in some biohacking and wellness circles, it’s increasingly being repurposed for an entirely different reason. Online … Read More
August 14, 2026
(USA Today) – Fat transfers have long been a staple of plastic surgery, used in facial rejuvenations, breast augmentations and Brazilian butt lifts, or BBLs. Usually, they involve moving fat from one part of a patient’s body to another. However, … Read More
August 11, 2026
(WSJ) – It is unusual, if not unprecedented, for detailed vaccine policy to emerge from the White House President Trump signed a new executive order Monday calling for most children to receive fewer vaccines and made some of his most … Read More
August 11, 2026
(NYT) – The drug targeted inflammation, and its shocking failure has experts questioning whether inflammation really does cause heart disease. Novo Nordisk stunned the cardiology world last week when it announced that a large study it was running on an … Read More
August 5, 2026
(TIME) – If there’s no carboplatin or cisplatin to be had, patients might be given another, less-optimal chemotherapy. Or doctors might try spacing the doses out more than they usually would, trying to stretch the supply. Some fear that these … Read More
August 4, 2026
(The Guardian) – Will collagen make you look younger? Could magnesium help you sleep better? Or are the benefits overstated? A dietitian reveals which are worth taking Multivitamins are one of the most commonly used supplements worldwide – but for … Read More
August 4, 2026
(Axios) – Big drug companies have been buying scrappy biotechs to expand their pipelines, but the potential megamerger between AstraZeneca and Bristol Myers Squibb could flip that script. Why it matters: Combining two drug giants with overlapping portfolios could put … Read More
July 29, 2026
(WSJ) – Dermatologists say clients are increasingly asking for treatments that help preserve fine lines and facial expression After years battling her forehead wrinkles with Botox injections, Stephanie Abend realized something surprising: She wanted some of them back. She felt … Read More
July 28, 2026
(WSJ) – President is focused on shots’ alleged tie to autism, even though White House advisers wanted to tone down attention to issue ahead of midterms At a May lunch at the president’s golf course in northern Virginia, President Trump … Read More
July 27, 2026
(Wired) – Hear from six pediatricians in measles hot spot Utah, as the US faces infection levels not seen in over three decades and prepares to lose its status as a country that eliminated the dangerous disease. This isn’t just a … Read More
July 24, 2026
(Science) – Pioneering studies are underway to address massive outbreak of rare Bundibugyo virus in the Congo Those grim statistics also mean the outbreak is a chance for scientists to learn more about Bundibugyo, the rare Ebola species responsible, and … Read More
July 23, 2026
(Axios) – The weight-loss drug wars reached a new level of intensity Tuesday as Novo Nordisk sued Eli Lilly, accusing its arch-rival of misleading advertising. Why it matters: Lilly and Novo are the market leaders in GLP-1 drug sales, controlling … Read More
July 22, 2026
(Wired) – The FDA could decide whether to loosen rules around peptide production this week. Some telehealth players are already seeing dollar signs. Earlier this year, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told the podcaster Joe Rogan that the government intended to … Read More
July 20, 2026
(Axios) – Artificial intelligence is dramatically speeding up drug development — and a proprietary survey shows how it’s priming a bigger automation push that’s changing the trajectory of early stage pharma research. Why it matters: The TD Cowen survey of … Read More
July 17, 2026
(MIT Technology Review) – Discussions of the life stage are often clouded by misinformation. Today, information about perimenopause is more prevalent and accessible than ever. If you’re a woman in your 40s and you’re not feeling 100%, chances are there’ll … Read More
July 16, 2026
(AP) – When asked what conditions Hegseth was looking to address with the new policy, the Pentagon referred to Hegseth’s remarks in the video that mentioned keeping troops “strong, resilient and capable” and that the rigors of the modern battlefield … Read More
July 13, 2026
(WSJ) – Western biotechs get new playbook with tighter controls to stay ahead of ultraefficient pharmaceutical pipeline overseas For decades, young biotechs broadcast their science publicly to attract investment. Today, more are going dark to keep rivals, many of which … Read More
July 9, 2026
(WSJ) – Research into how drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound could help people with eating disorders is limited, but emerging While blockbuster GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are known for helping people lose weight, Gordon is part of a … Read More
July 8, 2026
(NYT) – A lawsuit filed by Children’s Health Defense, an organization founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., claims that vaccines caused the twins’ deaths. But a grand jury in Idaho has indicted her on charges of suffocating them. Three days … Read More
July 6, 2026
(MIT Technology Review) – At an event for pharmaceutical executives, biotech founders, and researchers on Tuesday, Anthropic announced Claude Science, a major new product intended to support scientific research in the same way that Claude Code supports software engineering. Like … Read More
July 6, 2026
(Wired) – Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty acid found in abundance in oily fish such as mackerel and sardines, is thought to improve cognitive function by supporting connections between brain cells. However, it has never been conclusively demonstrated that … Read More
July 6, 2026
(NYT) – New research shows that tolerance has become so strong that common treatments for opioid addiction are no longer effective for many patients. Habitual users of fentanyl have developed such a strong tolerance to the drug that standard doses … Read More
July 3, 2026
(Washington Post) – Those who lack a trusted health care provider or who often use social media or AI are more likely to believe vaccine myths, according to a poll released Tuesday by KFF, a health policy research and news … Read More
July 2, 2026
(BBC) – Children vaccinated at age 12–13 against HPV (human papillomavirus) have close to zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before the age of 30, landmark new research reveals. The first study of its kind shows deaths have fallen … Read More
July 2, 2026
(Wired) – Welcome to the “Temu experience of telehealth,” where everyone from Grindr to MAGA influencers can open a virtual clinic selling weight loss drugs and more. JustAnswer is part of a growing movement of newbie virtual clinic owners who … Read More
