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Biogen tops estimates, raises profit guidance as Alzheimer's drug Leqembi gains traction
Leqembi, along with rare disease and depression treatments, helped offset a year-over-year decline in revenue for the company's multiple sclerosis products.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
A promising schizophrenia drug showed mixed results. What does that mean for patients?
Some people who took a new schizophrenia drug for one year improved with only a few side effects, but many dropped out of the researchHealth - ABC News - October 31 -
Biogen’s stock hit by soft sales of Alzheimer’s treatment
“We continue to see momentum with ongoing product launches and we are increasingly excited about the potential of our pipeline,” the company’s CEO said.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Palestinian patients evacuated from Gaza for treatment abroad
Seriously injured and ill Palestinians were evacuated in one of the biggest operations in months.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
NHS will not fund new drug to slow Alzheimer’s
A new drug that slows the pace of Alzheimer's disease is too expensive for too little benefit to be used on the NHS, the watchdog says.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
U.S. to Give Ukraine Millions to Build More Long-Range Drones
The move, confirmed by a Pentagon official, is in line with a U.S. policy change aimed at shoring up Ukraine’s ability to fight the war against Russia with its own weapons.World - The New York Times - October 22 -
New study shows promising treatment for shingles
Shingles, a virus that can cause painful rashes and serious complications, is more common than many think. Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain the latest research showing promising ...Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
UK regulator approves second Alzheimer's drug in months but government won't pay for it
Britain’s drug regulator approved the Alzheimer’s drug Kisunla on Wednesday, but the government won’t be paying for it after an independent watchdog agency said the treatment isn’t worth the cost ...Health - ABC News - October 23 -
UK regulator approves second Alzheimer's drug in months but government won't pay for it
Britain’s drug regulator approved the Alzheimer’s drug Kisunla on Wednesday, but the government won’t be paying for it after an independent watchdog agency said the treatment isn’t worth the cost ...World - ABC News - October 23 -
How to Give Neurotic Losers the Main Character Treatment
Tony Tulathimutte, author of Rejection, peers into the soul of millennial disorder in the way that no one else does.Tech - Wired - October 25 -
Mourinho: UEFA not giving me 'honest treatment'
Jose Mourinho believes he is not getting the same treatment by UEFA as other coaches ever since the 2023 Europa League final.Sports - ESPN - October 30 -
Cooper Flagg has long faced the spotlight as a top NBA prospect. It's time to do it at No. 7 Duke
Duke freshman Cooper Flagg is preparing for a season of high expectations and attention on his every moveSports - ABC News - October 31 -
Weight loss drugs could help patients struggling with addiction, study says
A new study shows diabetes drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic, which people also take to lose weight, may help patients suffering from addiction. CBS News contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains.Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
Breast cancer patients denied life-extending drug in cost row
Jeannie Ambrose, one of about 1,000 affected patients, says the drug should be made available on the NHSTop stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Small-cap biotech Jaguar Health’s stock jumps as it launches treatment for a painful side effect of cancer treatment
The stock of small-cap biotech Jaguar Health Inc. rose 7% on Wednesday, after the company launched its gelclair treatment for oral mucositis, a common side effect suffered by head and neck cancer ...Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Ozempic may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, study says
The active ingredient in Ozempic was associated with a 40% to 70% lower risk of a first-time Alzheimer's diagnosis in diabetes patients.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
Give Fedotov time? Kolosov waiting? Flyers' plan in net already facing challenges
Give Ivan Fedotov time? Is Alexei Kolosov waiting for his turn? The Flyers' plan in net is already facing challenges.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18 -
Weight-loss drugs show promise in tackling opioid and alcohol abuse
Analysis points to potential of drugs such as Ozempic beyond tackling obesity and diabetesWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
Workers could get right to strike for a year
A government document says the mandate to take industrial action could be extended.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Long and winding road that took a recording console from Beatles session to the skip
A Hertfordshire father and son have been able to restore the console used on the Beatles' last album.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
After a long, winding road, the Atlanta Hawks have finally found a direction
With no draft pick in 2025, the Hawks have no choice but to win now. And that's a good thing for Trae Young, Jalen Johnson and 2024 No. 1 draft pick Zaccharie Risacher, who scored 33 points ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 hours ago -
This Is Not the Time to Give Up Wine
People are turning away from drinking. But a glass of wine offers transcendent benefits that, for me, far outweigh the risks.Top stories - The New York Times - October 26 -
Trump’s win and the Fed’s rate cut are giving the stock market an open road
S&P 500 races ahead, and opportunities surface in solar power and crypto.Business - MarketWatch - 22 hours ago -
Louisiana’s new law on abortion drugs establishes risky treatment delays, lawsuit claims
Louisiana’s new law categorizing two widely used abortion drugs as controlled dangerous substances is being challenged in a state court lawsuit by a physician, a pharmacist, two women who had ...Health - ABC News - October 31 -
In Ecuador, power-dependent patients wait in anguish as the government imposes hours-long blackouts
The first time electricity went off at night, Linda Vidal went into panic modeWorld - ABC News - October 26 -
Starbucks faces ‘challenging road ahead’ with no ‘quick fix,’ says Oppenheimer
Analysts are focused on the challenges that the company’s new CEO is facing.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
Trump says he will give RFK Jr. a major health role. Here's what that means for patients, drugmakers
Some health experts say Kennedy, even in an informal role, could potentially lead to real consequences for patients, drugmakers and the nation's public health.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Watch live: Biden, Sanders give remarks on lowering drug costs
President Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) are in New Hampshire Tuesday to tout efforts made by the administration on health care savings and lowering drug prices. The duo are expected to ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
NFL Winners and Losers: Breaking down the best and worst of Week 7
Jared Goff helped the Lions overcome adversity several times in a win over previously unbeaten Minnesota. Plus: Kansas City's identity is fully revealed.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20 -
Puerto Ricans brave rain and long lines to vote in a general election that promises to be historic
Puerto Rico is holding elections that will be historic regardless of which of the top two gubernatorial candidates winsWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Prince William describes family's ‘brutal’ year as wife, father had cancer treatment
Britain’s Prince William described the past year as “brutal” as he faced work while his wife and father were treated for cancerWorld - ABC News - 4 hours ago -
Employment rights bill will cost firms £5bn per year but benefits will justify costs, government says – UK politics live
Analysis from business and trade department says bill will significantly strengthen workers’ right. In the past the weirdest budget tradition was the convention that the chancellor is allowed to ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Tua Tagovailoa took long, cautious road back from his latest concussion
Tagovailoa will play Sunday vs. the Cardinals for the first time since Week 2, when he sustained his third concussion in two years.Sports - ESPN - October 27 -
Emotions hit Kershaw at parade 'long time coming'
Clayton Kershaw was hit with the emotions of finally celebrating a World Series championship with the city of Los Angeles on Friday during the Dodgers' downtown parade.Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago -
Autistic girl faces 'frustrating' one-year wait to get tooth out
Maisie's father says his daughter's toothache is putting her off food and taking her out of school.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Asheville one month after Helene faces long recovery
SOUTH ASHEVILLE, N.C. – One month after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on this corner of western North Carolina, the debris is everywhere. Shade trees are cut into pieces, sitting on lawns, while ...Politics - The Hill - October 27 -
Asheville 1 month after Helene faces long recovery
Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Asheville 1 month after Helene faces long recovery One month after Hurricane Helene wreaked ...Politics - The Hill - October 28
