Eli Lilly to offer retatrutide access given earlier to just one patient
Lizzy leads STAT’s coverage of the FDA. Her stories explore the relationship between politics and science at the…
America is running out of places to hang out as movie theaters, bars and diners drop to all-time low
Before I was a reporter covering the death of American fun, I tried to run on saving it.…
The case for turning golf courses into affordable housing
Maybe it was never a great idea to build so many golf courses in the desert. But in…
ChatGPT, Claude and other AI are transforming health care. Here is what you should ask your doctor.
AI is the hottest thing in medical care right now — but many of us feel trepidation about…
A new cholesterol pill could change the fight against heart disease
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a small pill called enlicitide. It is a tablet…
Logitech will pull a Nintendo — only European mice will come with replaceable batteries
In June, Nintendo announced a new version of the Switch 2 that should let you easily replace its…
The real lesson of Abdul El-Sayed’s Medicare pseudo-scandal
Abdul El-Sayed is among America’s most prominent proponents of Medicare-for-all. The frontrunner in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary literally…
FDA is urged by advocacy group to ban DTC prescription drug ads
Ed’s stories explore prescription drug pricing, affordability and access, as well issues surrounding patents, litigation, and legislation. He…
Trump administration puts kibosh on HIV prevention funding – Roll Call
The Trump administration will not renew direct federal funding of community-based organizations that work on HIV prevention, according…
China delivers a one-two punch to America’s AI dominance
China’s leading AI companies are ramping up the pressure on Silicon Valley, as Moonshot and Alibaba unveiled models…
Pete Hegseth wants the US military tested for low testosterone levels. Is that a good idea?
This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and…
MAHA’s mental health rhetoric masks an alarming agenda
At a May MAHA Institute summit organized around the theme of “overmedicalization,” the health secretary announced an action…