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Trump is unlikely to end Medicare drug price talks — here's what that means for patients and pharma
Trump could either weaken the negotiations in a way that benefits the pharmaceutical industry, or try to achieve even deeper savings to outdo his predecessor.CNBC - Feb. 10 -
Dems to Musk: 'Hands off' Medicare, Medicaid
Presented by American Medical Association {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Democratic urge Musk to keep 'hands off' Medicare, Medicaid More than 30 Democratic senators signed a ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
No, ‘DOGE’ cannot save Social Security or Medicare
I don’t care how many dead people they think they see in the Social Security system — the numbers aren’t there.MarketWatch - 5h -
RFK Jr. Wrong on Medicare, Medicaid During Senate Confirmation Hearing
This is a MedPage Today story. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s statements before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday revealed a concerning lack of knowledge about the major health programs he'd ...ABC News - Feb. 9 -
Is full coverage car insurance necessary? Pros and cons drivers should know
Dropping comprehensive and collision coverage can cut costs — but is it an option for you? And should you do it?CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Trump counts pennies while Social Security and Medicare burn
Trump’s latest idea may be popular, but won’t get us far.MarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
Are you underinsured? Here's how homeowners can check their coverage.
As many as three-quarters of U.S. homeowners could be underinsured, a significant risk as weather disasters intensify.CBS News - 6d -
Are Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders’ draft stocks FALLING already? | Inside Coverage
Jason Fitz and Charles Robinson break down how the Super Bowl loss affects the Chiefs, the draft stocks of Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders and the free agency quarterback carousel in the NFL offseason.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Key Musk DOGE adviser meets with leaders of Medicare agency
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services oversee coverage for 160 million.ABC News - 5d -
Medicare Doesn’t Pay for Everything: How to Bridge the Cost Gap
Older Americans have ways to protect against high out-of-pocket health care costs, but it’s important to understand the trade-offs.The New York Times - 1d -
Oz, Trump’s Medicare Nominee, Pledges to Divest Interests in Health Care Stocks
The celebrity doctor said he would divest from his interests in many drug, medical and insurance companies, worth millions of dollars.The New York Times - 2h -
FDA approves new genetic disorder drug
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new drug to treat a disorder causing the growth of noncancerous tumors on nerves throughout the body. The federal agency said on Tuesday it ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Mexican president blasts US for harboring drug cartels
Claudia Sheinbaum gives riposte to Trump’s accusation of ‘intolerable alliance’ between Mexican government and gangs. Mexico’s president has accused the US of harboring drug cartels and American ...The Guardian - 6d -
American accused of smuggling drugs taken into Russian custody
A court in Russia ordered the 30-day detention of a U.S. citizen suspected of drug smuggling, Moscow courts press service reported Saturday, per the Associated Press. Kalob Wayne Byers, 28, was ...The Hill - 4d -
Mum's 20-year fight for epilepsy drug compensation
Catherine Cox is certain taking valproate while pregnant caused her son's disabilities.BBC News - 3d -
Rape accused denies buying drug to assault women
A Chinese PhD student accused of 10 rapes bought drugs online in order to get high, a court hears.BBC News - 2d -
'It's cruel that I cannot get muscular dystrophy drug'
Alfie, 12, says access to a new drug could help slow down the progression of his incurable condition.BBC News - 1d -
These Drugs Could Offset the Side Effects of Weight Loss
Fat loss often comes with muscle loss.Inc. - 11h -
US designates Mexican drug cartels as terrorist groups
US move raises fears in region of cross-border American military intervention such as drone strikesFinancial Times - 9h -
Chappell Roan was one of the 25 million uninsured Americans — here’s why health coverage is still out of reach for some artists
Chappell Roan used her Grammy acceptance speech to call out record labels for not providing better protections for artists struggling to afford health care.CNBC - Feb. 7 -
NFL legend Randy Moss set to return for ESPN's Sunday Super Bowl coverage after getting treatment for cancer
The former NFL star was diagnosed with cancer in 2024CBS Sports - Feb. 9 -
Saints hire Kellen Moore, Jets DROP Aaron Rodgers & dawn of an Eagles DYNASTY? | Inside Coverage
Frank Schwab and Jori Epstein react to the news that Kellen Moore is becoming the Saints head coach, while also looking into the future for Jalen Hurts, Nick Sirianni and the Philadelphia Eagles.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 11 -
Do you have enough insurance if a natural disaster strikes? Here's what to know about coverage.
Thousands of Californians who lost their homes in the devastating wildfires are learning that they're underinsured and won't get compensated for all of their losses. National consumer correspondent ...CBS News - Feb. 12 -
California Bill Would Force Insurers to Pay Full Coverage Without Requiring Itemization
A proposed new law would release homeowners from the onerous process of listing every object lost in a destroyed home.The New York Times - 5d -
Is Humana dropping your Medicare Advantage plan? Here’s what you need to know.
The cuts will mean turmoil and confusion for many beneficiaries, as well as the risk of higher premiums, fewer benefits or both.MarketWatch - 4d -
TNT's Reggie Miller to join NBC as lead analyst for NBA coverage: where things stand in NBA broadcast shuffle
The NBC and Amazon NBA coverage rosters are taking shape.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Ecuador goes to the polls amid rise in drug-related gang violence
Voters who have become victims of crime wave linked to cocaine trade will determine outcome of presidential election. Ecuadorians are voting in a presidential election that has shaped up to be a ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
Police investigate drugging in Super Bowl sports reporter's death
A woman who allegedly had Adan Manzano's cellphone and credit card in her home was arrested on property offenses, police said.ABC News - Feb. 10 -
Three men found guilty of murder in NYC gay bar drugging scheme
Three men were found guilty Monday of murder, robbery and conspiracy in connection with a drugging and robbery scheme that terrorized New York City gay bars and led to the deaths of two victims.NBC News - Feb. 10 -
New treatments are needed for alcohol addiction. Are drugs like Ozempic the answer?
There's growing evidence to suggest that GLP-1 drugs, which include Ozempic's semaglutide, may be useful for treating alcohol use disorder.NBC News - Feb. 10 -
Biogen’s stock slides on soft guidance and a decline in sales of MS drugs
Sales of an Alzheimer’s disease treatment were better than expected, but that and a quarterly beat wasn’t enough to offset below-consensus EPS outlook.MarketWatch - Feb. 12 -
Could obesity drugs help with alcohol cravings? New study suggests potential
A new study suggests that medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcoholABC News - Feb. 12 -
Obesity drugs may help people drink less alcohol: Study
A new study suggests that using weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy can lead to less alcohol consumption. The study, published Wednesday by JAMA Psychiatry, looked into 48 people the ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Erasing Escobar: Will Colombia ban the sale of memorabilia of the drug lord?
Politicians in the country want to prohibit the sale of such items, but they face opposition.BBC News - Feb. 13 -
What happens to the body when HIV drugs are stopped for millions of people
A generation has passed since the peak in AIDS-related deathsABC News - 6d -
GE Healthcare’s business grows with boost from imaging and diagnostic drug units
The company said it was “pleased with … strong momentum.”MarketWatch - 6d -
Peruvian policeman in capybara costume makes Valentine's drug bust
Video shows the moment police use fancy dress to carry out a drug raid in Lima, Peru.BBC News - 5d -
Russian court orders US citizen suspected of drug smuggling held in custody
A Moscow court has ordered that a U.S. citizen suspected of drug smuggling should be in pre-trial detention for 30 days, the Moscow courts press service saysABC News - 4d -
Russian court orders US citizen suspected of drug smuggling to be held in custody
A Moscow court has ordered a U.S. citizen suspected of drug smuggling held in pre-trial detention for 30 days, the Moscow courts press service said Saturday, days after a Moscow-Washington prisoner ...NBC News - 4d