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…
Dietary fatty acids may lead to a severe form of asthma
September 23, 2025 At a Glance In mouse models, specific dietary fatty acids affected inflammatory responses in the…
Eli Lilly’s much-anticipated obesity pill falls short of Wegovy
Eli Lilly’s investigational obesity pill led to less weight loss in a late-stage trial than the reductions seen…