The dark side of the weight loss drug craze: eating disorders, medication shortages, dangerous knockoffs
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What do weight loss drugs mean for a diet industry built on eating less and exercising more?
New weight loss drugs are reshaping a dieting industry built on eating less and exercising moreABC News - Health -
The best meal kits for weight loss and fitness-friendly eating
The best meal kits for weight loss make it easy (and fun!) to stick to a healthy, consistent diet.CBS News - Top stories -
How one state is trying to make weight loss drugs cheaper
Weight loss drugs aren't covered by insurance for North Carolina's state employees. The state is negotiating with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to try to lower the costs.NBC News - Top stories -
Sanders launches investigation into 'unacceptable' diabetes, weight loss drug prices
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, on Wednesday launched an investigation into the “outrageously high prices” of Novo Nordisk’s respective diabetes and weight loss drugs, ...The Hill - Politics -
Insurers scale back reimbursements for drugs used for weight loss
A growing number of insurance carriers say they won't cover the cost of weight loss medications because it is too high. The change is forcing some patients to take desperate measures. NBC News' Erin McLaughlin reports.NBC News - Top stories -
Ozempic and Wegovy Have Health Benefits Beyond Weight Loss
The effects of semaglutide drugs won’t just be cosmeticThe New York Times - Top stories -
A Dangerous Game Is Underway in Asia
The new alliance structure Washington is pursuing in Asia won’t guarantee peace and stability — and may raise the risk of stumbling into a conflict.The New York Times - Top stories -
Christina Applegate contracts virus after eating food contaminated with fecal matter
'Dead to Me' star Christina Applegate, who has multiple sclerosis, contracted sapovirus from food contaminated with fecal matter.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
The New Drug Threat
An investigation into the supply of illegal synthetic opioid drugs called nitazenes.BBC News - Top stories -
The EU will probe whether China is unfairly denying companies access to its medical devices market
The European Union says it will investigate whether China is using unfair methods to deprive companies in Europe of access to its market for medical devicesABC News - Health - China -
How better plate discipline has helped Shohei Ohtani become more dangerous for the Dodgers
If you want to know what has made Shohei Ohtani the hottest hitter in the majors the last three weeks, look no further than his ninth-inning at-bat Tuesday.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
Antidepressants: What to Know About Uses and Side Effects
Facts and common misconceptions about some of America’s most widely used drugs.The New York Times - Health -
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Biden grants clemency to 16 nonviolent drug offenders
"America is a nation founded on the promise of second chances," President Biden said in a statement.CBS News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Angels dispute controversial review in loss to O's
Replay review of an initial out call on Jo Adell's attempted steal of second base with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning was not overturned, resulting in the Angels' 6-5 loss to the Orioles.ESPN - Sports -
Comcast earnings beat expectations as Peacock losses narrow
Comcast scored a profit beat for the latest quarter, and that seemed to be overshadowing another drop in broadband subscribers.MarketWatch - Business -
The Supreme Court struggled with the consequences of its 2022 decision ending the nationwide right to abortion in a case pitting the health of women suffering medical emergencies against a state law that bans the procedure.
The Supreme Court struggled with the consequences of its 2022 decision ending the nationwide right to abortion in a case pitting the health of women suffering medical emergencies against a state law that bans the procedure.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Supreme Court ‘seems to be’ siding with Biden admin on Idaho abortion
NBC News Washington Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor joins Meet the Press NOW to report on the Supreme Court hearing oral arguments on an Idaho abortion ban that conflicts with federal law on emergency medical care.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Myanmar’s Young Rebels Find the Bright Sides to an Internet Blackout
Even through the Myanmar army’s communications blackout, residents of a conflict zone find moments of grace, and occasional connectivity, away from the battlefield.The New York Times - World -
Myanmar’s Young Rebels Find the Bright Sides to an Internet Blackout
Even through the Myanmar army’s communications blackout, residents of a conflict zone find moments of grace, and occasional connectivity, away from the battlefield.The New York Times - World -
Starbucks resumes bargaining with union after two sides thaw relationship
In February, Starbucks and Workers United said they found a "constructive path forward," marking a major strategic pivot for the coffee giant.CNBC - Business -
Starbucks resumes bargaining with union after two sides thaw relationship
In February, Starbucks and Workers United said they found a "constructive path forward," marking a major strategic pivot for the coffee giant.CNBC - Business -
Starbucks resumes bargaining with union after two sides thaw relationship
In February, Starbucks and Workers United said they found a "constructive path forward," marking a major strategic pivot for the coffee giant.CNBC - Business -
Myanmar’s Young Rebels Find the Bright Sides to an Internet Blackout
Even through the Myanmar army’s communications blackout, residents of a conflict zone find moments of grace, and occasional connectivity, away from the battlefield.The New York Times - World -
Myanmar’s Young Rebels Find the Bright Sides to an Internet Blackout
Even through the Myanmar army’s communications blackout, residents of a conflict zone find moments of grace, and occasional connectivity, away from the battlefield.The New York Times - World -
Cubs OF Cody Bellinger sidelined by two fractured ribs on his right side
Cody Bellinger has two fractured ribs on his right side, sidelining another key player for the Chicago CubsABC News - Sports -
Myanmar’s Young Rebels Find the Bright Sides to an Internet Blackout
Even through the Myanmar army’s communications blackout, residents of a conflict zone find moments of grace, and occasional connectivity, away from the battlefield.The New York Times - World -
Myanmar’s Young Rebels Find the Bright Sides to an Internet Blackout
Even through the Myanmar army’s communications blackout, residents of a conflict zone find moments of grace, and occasional connectivity, away from the battlefield.The New York Times - World -
Myanmar’s Young Rebels Find the Bright Sides to an Internet Blackout
Even through the Myanmar army’s communications blackout, residents of a conflict zone find moments of grace, and occasional connectivity, away from the battlefield.The New York Times - World -
Myanmar’s Young Rebels Find the Bright Sides to an Internet Blackout
Even through the Myanmar army’s communications blackout, residents of a conflict zone find moments of grace, and occasional connectivity, away from the battlefield.The New York Times - World -
Myanmar’s Young Rebels Find the Bright Sides to an Internet Blackout
Even through the Myanmar army’s communications blackout, residents of a conflict zone find moments of grace, and occasional connectivity, away from the battlefield.The New York Times - World -
Myanmar’s Young Rebels Find the Bright Sides to an Internet Blackout
Even through the Myanmar army’s communications blackout, residents of a conflict zone find moments of grace, and occasional connectivity, away from the battlefield.The New York Times - World -
Myanmar’s Young Rebels Find the Bright Sides to an Internet Blackout
Even through the Myanmar army’s communications blackout, residents of a conflict zone find moments of grace, and occasional connectivity, away from the battlefield.The New York Times - World -
Myanmar’s Young Rebels Find the Bright Sides to an Internet Blackout
Even through the Myanmar army’s communications blackout, residents of a conflict zone find moments of grace, and occasional connectivity, away from the battlefield.The New York Times - World -
Meta proves AI hype has its limits
Artificial intelligence is a multibillion-dollar project with no clear timeline for revenuesFinancial Times - Business - Meta -
Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
EveryONE Medicines: Designing Drugs for Rare Diseases, One at a Time
Khosla Ventures, GV, Third Rock Ventures back effort to create medicines for individual patients with rare central nervous system diseases.The Wall Street Journal - World -
For Beaten-Down Maker of Alzheimer's Drug, Good Enough Will Do
In-line sales for Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi and a beat for rare-disease drug Skyclarys has Wall Street giving Biogen another chance.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Ford stock rises as EV losses are held in check and hybrid sales surge
Carmaker reports a better-than-expected quarter, and EV losses were around Wall Street expectations.MarketWatch - Business