Columbus, OH

PBS NewsHour

The savings range from 79 percent for Januvia, a drug to treat diabetes, to 38 percent for Imbruvica, which is used to treat blood cancers.

Here's a list of drugs affected by Biden's latest Medicare pharmaceutical price cuts

Eli Lilly LLY announced on Tuesday that it is now offering the two lowest doses of its popular weight loss drug Zepbound at approximately half the original price. The pharma giant said it has launched a single-dose vial option for Zepbound in an effort to meet soaring demand of the treatment. The lowered prices also make Zepbound more competitive with cheaper off-brand versions of the medication.

Eli Lilly just cut some Zepbound prices in half — but there's a catch

It’s been over a year since Tesla CEO Elon Musk agreed to open up the company’s Supercharger network to vehicles from other automakers. At the time, it was looked at as a great move for the auto industry and, in theory, it still is. However, more than 12 months later, Tesla’s network (with nearly 30,000 fast-charging plugs in the U.S. and Canada) is still pretty much inaccessible to folks who own non-Tesla EVs. Software delays and hardware shortages are apparently to blame.

Most other EVs still can't use Tesla Superchargers. Here's why.

The Guardian

Fewer that 1.5% of drugs trials between 1960 and 2013 included expectant women. Now, campaigners and doctors are aiming to change that

‘I wasn’t sure I’d make it’: how a new mother’s brush with TB could mean better treatment for pregnant women

Picture this scene: You’re lying wide awake at 2 a.m. despite having gone to bed four hours earlier. You toss and turn. But no matter what sleep position you attempt or how many guided meditations you listen to, you just can’t catch a break. Maybe that post-dinner espresso...

Could Xanax Actually Help You Sleep?

McDonald’s is hoping to attract more U.S. customers with a new, big sandwich reportedly named the “Chicken Big Mac.”. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because it is. The sandwich is designed to resemble the classic Big Mac, but in a new way. Instead of all beef...

McDonald's Big Mac is going chicken

HealthDay

New Medicare rules could make at least 3.6 million Americans eligible for treatment with the weight-loss drug Wegovy The rules extend coverage of Wegovy to people with high BMI and heart disease That drug coverage could cost $10 billion to $34 billion, depending on how narrowly heart disease is defined TUESDAY, Aug. 27, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- New Medicare rules could make 3.6 million Americans -- or even more -- eligible for treatment with the pricey weight-loss drug Wegovy, a new study finds.

3.6 Million Americans Could Be Covered for Wegovy Under New Medicare Rules

Almost one billion people around the world live with obesity, according the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO defines someone with obesity as having a body mass index equal or greater than 30— a measure it acknowledges is imperfect. Still, with a figure that large, it is no wonder that weight loss drugs have been of very high interest among big pharma, patients, and investors.

The 20 most obese countries in the world

Florida State

CBS News

The Oropouche virus, a potentially fatal disease also referred to as "sloth fever," has made its way to the United States, prompting questions about what Americans should know. On Tuesday, Florida's health department reported 30 cases of Oropouche fever in the state, all linked to travel from Cuba. There has also been one case reported in New York following travel.In an update Tuesday, the CDC said at least three of the initial cases reported in the U.S. were hospitalized and that the agency is "currently developing a plan for rapid detection and response" to the virus.Earlier this month, the Centers for...

What is sloth fever? The Oropouche virus and its symptoms, explained.

Verywell Health

Last week, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) published a health alert due to a significant uptick in parvovirus B19 cases and the presence of associated antibodies. Parvovirus B19 is also known as Fifth disease or "slapped cheek syndrome" because of the characteristic facial rash. William Schaffner, MD, a professor...

CDC Issues Alert for Parvovirus B19 Uptick. What Are the Symptoms and Who's Most at Risk?

Jarratt, VA

Federal inspectors reportedly found dozens of violations in the Boar’s Head facility in Virginia that is linked to a deadly outbreak of listeria. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspectors flagged at least 69 noncompliance violations — including mold, pooling water, and the presence of insects near food — according to records obtained by CBS News through a Freedom of Information Act request.

Mold and bugs were discovered at a Boar's Head plant tied to 9 deaths

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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Los Angeles Times

Those new weight-loss drugs will slash spending on obesity-related illness, so why is it so hard to get insurers to cover them?

Column: The Ozempic revolution in weight-loss drugs exposes the weakest links in our healthcare system — drug pricing and insurance

Fortune

The CDC warned of increasing viral activity on the heels of “unusually high numbers of cases” in Europe earlier this year.

Parvovirus B19 is spreading across the U.S. What to know about ‘slapped cheek’ disease

Oregon State

Corvallis, OR

Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) (HP) is the latest recipient of proposed U.S. funding to boost the country’s semiconductor manufacturing efforts. The tech company will receive up to $50 million in proposed direct funding from the Chips and Science Act to support the expansion and modernization of an existing campus in Corvallis, Oregon, the Biden administration announced Tuesday. The proposed $50 million will further investment in microfluidics technology, or “the study of the behavior and control of fluid on a microscopic scale,” according to HP. The Oregon-based fab is part of HP’s “lab-to-fab” ecosystem that includes research and development as well as commercial manufacturing.

HP will get $50 million in Chips Act funding to support an Oregon facility

A new study found hepatitis C virus reinfections may occur within 24 weeks of sustained virologic response after injecting drugs. A high rate of people who injected drugs had a hepatitis C virus (HCV) reinfection in the period immediately following sustained virologic response (SVR), a recent study found.1. “Rates of...

Injecting Drugs Often Leads to HCV Reinfection Which Reduces Over Time

“Great, that will be $140. You can swipe your card whenever you’re ready.” Molly visibly flinched and hastily pulled her credit card away. She was on her way home from a long day of work, ready to pick up her insulin prescription and groceries. Now, she could only choose one. Over the past few decades, the cost of insulin has more than doubled. Studies have shown that the average price of a 30-day supply has risen from $271 in 2012 to $499 in 2021.

Cost vs Care: Florida's Insulin Crisis

Healthline

Overdoses related to compounded forms of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound are on the rise, FDA warns. Here's why.

Why More People Are Overdosing on Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic and Wegovy

Nevada State

Despite the reported decline in anticipated guests at this year’s Burning Man festival, hundreds of private and chartered planes descended on the Nevada desert this week, in anticipation of the annual counterculture event. Suggested Reading. Each year a temporary airport is constructed in “Black Rock City” – the short...

Burning Man kicks off with hundreds of private jets descending on the Nevada desert

Health

Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick BlackmerManaging type 2 diabetes is an everyday job. That means that even as you travel, you have to take steps to keep your blood sugar under control. Health’s Type 2 Diabetes Advocate Alysse Dalessandro is an expert traveler. She explains what she does to manage her diabetes even when she is away from home. I’m sitting in a chair with the wooden arms squeezing my thighs. There’s a smell of antiseptic in the air. My nerves are completely wrecked. I should be at home packing for my first cruise, but instead, I...

5 Tips for Traveling With Type 2 Diabetes

NewsBreak

Kamala Harris wants a $35 insulin cap. Here's what it costs in the U.S. and 8 other countries

Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels in the body. For the 38 million people in the United States living with diabetes—a condition that...

Kamala Harris wants a $35 insulin cap. Here's what it costs in the U.S. and 8 other countries

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