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At least three pharma firms — Novartis, Amgen, and Eli Lilly — say they're closer to unraveling the mystery of lipoprotein(a), which is a more dangerous cousin to LDL cholesterol. Diet and exercise don't influence lp(a) levels, CNBC reported, and there is currently no medication for it.
Gardener John Durnell in 2019 filed a lawsuit in state court claiming a chemical in the weedkiller caused his cancer. He won that case. Now, the federal government contends it isn't a state-level issue. A Supreme Court ruling in his favor could open Bayer, the maker of Roundup, up to a flood of lawsuits; a ruling against him could endanger similar claims against the company.
On Friday, Natrona County District Judge Dan Forgey granted a temporary restraining order against a new state law banning abortion after embryonic cardiac activity can be detected. Forgey claimed it was likely to be overturned on the grounds that it violates the state Constitution, which says competent adults have the right to make their own healthcare decisions, AP reported.
One outlier in the American Medical Association's analysis was California, Fierce Healthcare reports, where reported premiums were “significantly lower,” perhaps due to a state law capping noneconomic damages.
Texas, Florida, and Utah are experiencing large outbreaks, while pockets of infection are still popping up around the U.S. Plus, The Hill examines what the loss of the hepatitis B vaccine could mean for the country; Roll Call looks at hepatitis C's grip on America; and more.
The federal government has paid to supply the test strips, which also check for other contaminants, to states since 2021, but the Trump administration now contends that harm-reduction measures encourage drug use, The New York Times reports. Experts assert that more information is better, and the distribution of test strips can stave off overdoses and encourage people who use drugs to exercise more caution.
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Experts are worried that the use of offshore reinsurance in countries that often benefit from looser regulations will create a more risky environment in the life insurance sector. Many retired Americans rely on life insurance to provide financial security through annuities, Bloomberg notes.
CDC data indicate that just 61% of people in nursing homes and less than 50% of healthcare workers in the facilities received the annual vaccination during the 2024-25 flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also reported six more pediatric deaths from flu.
The medications being offered will include the diabetes drug metformin, and the blood thinner Xarelto, CBS News reports. Also in the news: Roundup lawsuits, weight loss pill Foundayo, gabapentin for traumatic brain injuries, and more.
Those who called 988 and pressed 3 or texted PRIDE were once connected to crisis counselors trained to provide services for LGBTQ+ youth. According to MedPage Today, the Trump administration has now pledged to revive the dedicated line after cutting it last summer. A 2021 study by The Trevor Project shows that LGBTQ+ youth are four times more likely to seriously consider and attempt suicide compared with their peers.
Multiple scientists were dismissed Friday, effectively immediately. The board typically consists of 25 members from various scientific fields, appointed by the president for a six-year term. Critics say the scientists' dismissal, along with funding cuts, could have national consequences.
A Trump administration official said the man who rushed a security checkpoint "set out to target folks in the administration” and claimed to be a “friendly federal assassin.” Those who know the man described him as "a very nice guy,” "polite," and "peaceful." Plus, security concerns arise.
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The measure, which is backed by Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont, would also require insurance coverage and allow Connecticut to purchase vaccines from sources other than the CDC.
The findings, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, said that many deaths in the researchers' study could be explained by a range of causes, including hypertensive heart disease, dilated cardiomyopathy, substance-related cardiomyopathy, and normal heart primary electrical disease. "As a consequence, efforts should also be made to study the diagnosis and management of heart conditions other than ischemic cardiac disease," an accompanying editorial said.
Active-duty and retired service members have been contending with delayed and unpaid claims since the rollout of new Tricare contracts more than a year ago.
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