RFK Jr. delivers victory lap speech at anti-vaccine nonprofit he once led
WASHINGTON — Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. returned to his roots on Thursday during a keynote address…
Israeli study finds antibiotics can reverse salmonella damage to stem cells in mice
Damage to stem cells caused by salmonella, a chronic bacterial infection affecting millions worldwide, can be completely reversed…
Lilly shares safety, tolerability data on its next-gen obesity drug
Elaine’s stories explore the boom in new obesity treatments, new drug payment models, the ways companies are affected…
Public health journal issues rallying cry on ultra-processed foods
The all-star lineup of ultra-processed food researchers who teamed up on a new special edition of the American…
FDA peptide advisers expected to support RFK Jr.’s legalization push
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration will convene an outside panel of advisers to discuss whether to…
J&J wins approval for first-of-its-kind psoriasis pill
Damian Garde is a reporter at large, live and feature journalism, covering the global drug industry and contributing…
New heart disease guidelines suggest statins as early as age 30
Leading medical organizations on Friday recommended major changes in cardiovascular disease prevention, saying people as young as 30…
Vertex says drug reduced marker of kidney disease in late-stage trial
Vertex said Monday that a drug it secured as part of a $4.9 billion acquisition successfully reduced by…
Cost of new food pyramid tested by economists. Results are mixed
How easy is it to make a healthy dinner for $3? When the new U.S. dietary guidelines came…
ACIP hepatitis B review: Vaccine experts say they’re being excluded
WASHINGTON — The federal government’s vaccine advisory panel is scheduled to review the hepatitis B vaccine this week.…
Merck’s experimental pill lowered bad cholesterol as much as shots
Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach…
Amgen’s Repatha cholesterol shot slashed heart attack risk by 36%
Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach…