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What the FDA's Latest Proposal Means for Lilly, Novo, and Hims

The FDA's latest proposal would be a win for Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, while Hims & Hers Health would also garner indirect benefits.

MarketBeat · May 7

FDA's new playbook: Lots of media announcements but not much rulemaking

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other health officials have repeatedly announced major changes before any new rules have been drafted

The Independent UK · May 7

Can peptide injections help people recover from injuries? Here’s what you need to know

It’s tough to avoid the current hype about the health benefits of injecting peptides. Although these substances – essentially, synthetic bits of protein in solution – have long made the rounds in the fitness world, their popularity has exploded. Social media influencers, podcasters, wellness clinics and online sellers promote peptides…

The Conversation · May 7

HHS Studies That Found Covid, Shingles Vaccines Safe And Effective Pulled From Scientific Journals

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has withdrawn studies that suggested COVID-19 and shingles vaccines were safe and effective.

International Business Times · May 6

FDA approves four flavored vapes days after pressure campaign from Trump

Some health experts have warned that flavored vapes can contribute to underage use

The Independent UK · May 6

8 Weight-Loss Drugs Covered by Medicare’s New GLP-1 Bridge

Among seniors with diagnosed diabetes, roughly 20.8% are using GLP-1 injectables. It is a key part of addressing their health concerns. While the weight loss...

Saving Advice · May 6

The peptide problem: Hype is outrunning the evidence

Health Canada recently warned Canadians not to buy or inject unauthorized peptide drugs sold online, naming products that include BPC-157, CJC-1295, ipamorelin, TB-500 and retatrutide.

The Conversation · May 6

RFK Jr. just launched a crusade to pull antidepressants from millions, ignoring the doctors screaming about a gaping hole in his plan

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. just launched a federal push to slash antidepressant prescriptions across the U.S., framing the move as a fix for overmedication. However, psychiatrists warn the plan ignores the real crisis: millions of people who can’t even get basic mental health care in the first place. The Department…

The Mary Sue · May 6

Louisiana Says Men Are Spiking Women's Drinks With Abortion Pills. There's Scant Evidence of That.

Mail-order mifepristone is how countless women bypass abortion bans. That could soon change if Louisiana gets its way before the Supreme Court.

Reason · May 6

Experts Criticize F.D.A. Move to Withhold Studies on Vaccine Safety: 'A Pretty Active Act of Sabotage'

Blocked publications on COVID and shingles vaccines come amid broader changes to federal policy under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime vaccine critic

Latin Times · May 6