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PhRMA Sues Trump Over Medicare GLOBE Pricing Program — 1dPhRMA sued to block Medicare GLOBE MFN pricing, warning of hundreds of lost treatments; the Jan. 1 program may cover just four manufacturers.

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North Carolina invests $17M in rural mental healthHealth — 1dNorth Carolina is directing more than $17 million from a federal rural health funding pool toward mental health and substance-use care, including behavioral health clinics, mobile crisis teams, opioid treatment and support for youth and pregnant or postpartum patients. State officials say the investments are intended to bring services closer to rural residents facing barriers to care.

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Mickelson Leaves Treatment Program Amid Family Matter — Sep 30, 2026Phil Mickelson, 56, left treatment for family trauma and addiction after missing all four 2026 majors for the first time since 1989, his representatives said.

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Dana Whitfield Phil's family clearly needs him more than the tour does right now, even if it means another tough year.

Review Links Sex Chromosomes to Aging, DiseaseHealth — 5dA review in Science finds that X and Y chromosome genes influence aging, immunity, cancer, heart and neurological disease, and treatment responses—often apart from the effects of sex hormones. The findings may help improve understanding of health differences and inform diagnosis, treatment, and clinical-trial design.

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Iran Strike Survivors Allege US Military Medical Failures — 3dNine soldiers wounded in a March 1 Iranian drone strike that killed six in Kuwait told the AP they had to fight alone for care; the Pentagon said treatment met standards.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Pest Firms Highlight Prevention Guidance Across Oklahoma, WisconsinBusiness — 1dPest-control companies in Oklahoma and Wisconsin recommend inspections, sealing entry points, managing moisture, and tailored prevention plans to limit seasonal infestations in homes and businesses. They warn that pests including rodents, termites, ants, mosquitoes, and bed bugs can threaten property and health, and promote ongoing, environmentally conscious treatments.

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India Court Questions 10-Fold Hospital Drug MarkupsHealth — 3dIndia’s Supreme Court has questioned steep hospital markups on cancer medicines and called for scrutiny of pricing practices. Advocates also warn that uninsured patients may face higher, less predictable private-hospital bills than insured patients, while medical groups caution that treatment costs vary by patient.

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Type 1 Risk Awareness Gaps Persist in Texas, MassachusettsHealth — 3dSurvey findings from Texas and Massachusetts highlight gaps in families’ awareness of inherited type 1 diabetes risk despite widespread concern, while research has renewed calls for screening children. Separately, updated type 2 diabetes guidance urges earlier, broader treatment—including glucose-lowering therapies that protect organs—and Medicare offers eligible people with prediabetes a lifestyle program to help prevent the disease.

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Study Links Appendectomy to 58% Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk — 6dA study of more than 30,000 patients found appendectomy for acute appendicitis was associated with a 58% lower relative risk of later colorectal cancer than antibiotic treatment alone. Researchers cautioned that the findings do not prove surgery prevents cancer and should not displace antibiotics as an option; further research is needed.

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Nicole Hardy Doctors should keep looking into why this link shows up instead of rushing to operate on everyone.

FDA extends review of Novo Nordisk hemophilia drug over manufacturing issues — 5dThe FDA has extended its review of Novo Nordisk’s denecimig, a potential hemophilia A treatment, because the company is addressing manufacturing-facility issues. The agency has not raised concerns about the drug’s clinical safety or efficacy and has set no new decision date; Novo is targeting a U.S. launch in the first half of 2027.

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Maya Lindstrom Manufacturing hiccups can drag on, but it's smart the FDA isn't rushing approval even if the science looks solid.

DR Congo Ebola outbreak hits record 8,000 cases — Sep 28, 2026DRC's Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak hit 8,067 cases and 3,901 deaths, the largest in its history and second-largest globally, with no vaccine or treatment.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Lundbeck Reportedly Explores Xeris AcquisitionBusiness — Sep 29, 2026Lundbeck is exploring a possible acquisition of Xeris Biopharma, but the companies have not announced a deal and Xeris says it is not for sale. Xeris, which sells treatments for endocrine and rare diseases and is developing a once-weekly hypothyroidism injection, reported about $92 million in quarterly revenue and an unexpected loss.

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Ex-Chiefs Johnson Fears CTE; Researchers Pursue Tests — 6dFormer Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson, 46, says serious memory lapses and episodes of disorientation while driving have led him to fear he has CTE, which he has suspected for years; the disease can currently be confirmed only after death, so his symptoms do not establish a diagnosis. Researchers are working on ways to detect CTE in living people, including PET scans, which could help identify those at risk and guide treatment.

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Topical isotretinoin cream offers localized acne treatment with limited body exposureHealth — Sep 28, 2026A new topical isotretinoin cream may help manage mild to moderate acne while limiting whole-body exposure and systemic side effects, but it is not expected to provide the lasting clearance possible with oral isotretinoin for some patients with persistent acne.

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Priya Raman Limiting whole body exposure sounds smart if it actually works on the spots that need it.

Flydubai Co-Pilot Identified After Cockpit Axe Attack — Sep 30, 2026An Omani co-pilot allegedly stabbed the Indian captain of a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv, forcing a dangerous descent and emergency landing in Saudi Arabia; passengers and crew subdued the co-pilot and helped stabilize the aircraft. The captain was reported stable and flown to Dubai for further treatment as authorities investigate the motive, with multiple possibilities still under consideration.

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Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Five Infections Linked to 2.3 Million Cancer CasesHealth — Sep 28, 2026An estimated 2.3 million cancer cases worldwide in 2024—about one in eight—were linked to infections, chiefly H. pylori and HPV, according to a new study. Researchers say many of these cancers could be prevented through measures such as vaccination, testing and treatment, with the burden greatest in low- and middle-income countries.

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Global Aid Cuts Hit Prevention Harder Than Treatment for Three Diseases — Sep 16, 2026Global Fund chief Peter Sands said 2025 aid cuts hit AIDS, TB and malaria prevention harder than treatment, with 300,000 fewer people on HIV PrEP.

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Derek Foss Cutting prevention now for these diseases will only drive up future treatment costs when infections spike again.

FDA hearing examines safeguards for potential psychedelic mental health treatments — Sep 14, 2026FDA held a Sep. 14, 2026 hearing on safeguards for psilocybin and MDMA mental-health treatments; analysts see possible approvals as early as 2027.

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Rachel Meyers The FDA's focus on provider training and supervised use is essential before any approvals move forward.

Stopping GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Higher Heart RiskHealth — Sep 29, 2026GLP-1 weight-loss results vary widely, and eating patterns may help explain why some patients lose more weight than others. Separate studies reported that increasing Ozempic rather than switching to Mounjaro was associated with slightly lower cardiovascular risk, while stopping GLP-1 treatment was associated with rising risk of heart attack, stroke and death over time.

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FDA approves AbbVie’s Juvmo for Parkinson’s — Sep 25, 2026The FDA approved AbbVie’s once-daily oral drug Juvmo (tavapadon) for adults with Parkinson’s disease. Phase 3 trials found improvements in motor symptoms and daily function, adding another treatment option; common side effects included nausea, headache and dizziness.

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Dyne Reports One-Year DM1 Trial Improvements — Sep 29, 2026Dyne Therapeutics reported one-year Phase 1/2 ACHIEVE trial data showing sustained improvements in measures of myotonia, muscle strength, mobility and patient-reported health among people with myotonic dystrophy type 1 taking investigational z-basivarsen. The company said the treatment had a favorable safety profile; registrational expansion results are expected in 2027 and could support a U.S. accelerated approval application.

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Hungary Appeals Court Cuts German Activist’s Sentence to Seven YearsWorld — Sep 30, 2026A Hungarian appeals court reduced German non-binary anti-fascist activist Maja T.’s sentence from eight years to seven for involvement in attacks on far-right rally participants in Budapest in 2023. The final ruling treated Maja as an accomplice rather than a direct perpetrator on one count and removed the organized-crime finding, while upholding the serious bodily harm conviction; the case has drawn scrutiny over Hungary’s treatment of Maja and the legality of the extradition.

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Pentagon reinstates mandatory testosterone screening for troops over 30 — Sep 18, 2026The Pentagon has reissued and standardized mandatory testosterone deficiency screening for male service members aged 30 and older after previously pausing guidance, with under-30 personnel eligible for screening on request and a structured symptom-risk assessment followed by two fasting morning tests. It also clarifies that treatment is for diagnosed deficiency only and should not be used to boost battlefield performance, with no penalties for declining treatment.

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Tom Gallagher Smart move keeping treatment limited to diagnosed cases instead of turning it into some performance shortcut.

Minnesota Autism Provider Tied to Flanagan Faces State Investigation — Sep 21, 2026A Minnesota autism treatment center operated by Nimco Ahmed, a longtime friend of Democratic Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan, is facing a state investigation, according to the Minn… — by Andrew Powell

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Nicole Hardy Flanagan's ties to the operator shouldn't shield the center from scrutiny over possible issues with care.