Launch price of new medicines dropped very slightly in 2025
Amid ongoing angst over prescription drug prices, a new analysis found the median net price for 202 newly…
Elon Musk promises to give one SpaceX share to every child in the US
Elon Musk says he plans to give one of his SpaceX shares to every child in the US…
Major European mobile carriers are teaming up for a ‘direct’ satellite program without Starlink
The joint initiative by Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica and Vodafone has a clear ambition: to meet customer demand…
Study finds no clear definition of social media among public
A survey of 968 UK users found broad agreement on familiar social networks, but disagreement over platforms with…
Health insurance plans are dropping GLP-1s like Wegovy and Zepbound. Why?
The promise of GLP-1 drugs has always depended on people being able to afford them. These drugs still…
Unlike Netgear and Asus, TP-Link says it’s prepared to spend $1 billion to make Wi-Fi routers in the US.
Posted Oct 15, 2026 at 12:44 AM UTC Unlike Netgear and Asus, TP-Link says it’s prepared to spend…
Could Alzheimer’s disease be treated by surgery? Scientists want to find out.
The videos are astonishing. In one scene, a senior Chinese woman appears lost in the wilderness of dementia,…
Trump’s attempt to rename AI is still going strong.
Posted Oct 8, 2026 at 6:49 PM UTC Trump’s attempt to rename AI is still going strong. The…
Why are doctors paid less for procedures on women?
In the moody alcoves of a lobby bar in Chicago in 2021 over French 75s, Dr. Louise King,…
Your annual doctor’s appointment is supposed to cost nothing. So why are people being charged?
After moving to West Virginia last year, Steve Kuo signed up for a new insurance plan that would…
Merck discontinues antiobiotic Recarbrio in U.S., despite superbug fears
Ed’s stories explore prescription drug pricing, affordability and access, as well issues surrounding patents, litigation, and legislation. He…
Health insurance premiums skyrocket, an unusual hospital deal
Bob covers the money in health care, focusing on health insurance and hospitals. His stories delve into Medicare…