Number of new U.S. drug shortages hits lowest level in 20 years
The number of ongoing prescription drug shortages rose slightly in the last quarter of 2025, but remained significantly…
J&J wants to be the leader in the cancer fight. Its strategy is starting to pay off as oncology sales top $25 billion in 2025.
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Another alliance of health care and AI signals why pharma stocks could be back
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Half of GLP-1 users ditch their injections — and some are turning to other weight-loss methods instead – MarketWatch
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Novo Nordisk shares rise after Wegovy obesity pill launch
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Johnson & Johnson, U.S. agree on drug discounts, new plants
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Kennedy’s SSRI rhetoric fuels distrust amid teen mental health crisis
While his war on vaccines may be getting more attention, health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is coming…
Novo Nordisk beyond weight loss has investors wary, scientists hopeful
Ozempic is medicine for adults with type 2 diabetes that along with diet and exercise may improve blood…
STAT staffers share stories they wish they had written in 2025
This year saw upheaval in all corners of health, science, and biotech. While our staff was covering all…
Eight Roads-backed PlasmaGen Bio snags funding, valuation nears $170 mn
Plasmagen Biosciences CEO Vivek Kamath PlasmaGen Biosciences, a biopharmaceutical company which counts investors such as Eight Roads Ventures…
Nasal spray sold nationwide recalled. See impacted products.
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UnitedHealth Group releases results of independent audit
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