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Edelman Trust Barometer finds fear of politics in health is rising
Edelman Trust Barometer finds fear of politics in health is rising
Jess Ruderman
April 18, 2024
2:08 pm

The study found that 64% of participants worry equally about the issue alongside healthcare affordability and a subsequent pandemic.

V Foundation marketing lead talks ESPN’s V Week, cancer fundraising push
V Foundation marketing lead talks ESPN’s V Week, cancer fundraising push
Jack O'Brien
December 6, 2023
12:24 pm

Marketing exec Roger Ferguson hopes to redefine the foundation’s brand and attract a diverse audience.

In the wild, Lilly’s Mounjaro holds weight loss edge over Novo’s Ozempic
In the wild, Lilly’s Mounjaro holds weight loss edge over Novo’s Ozempic
Marc Iskowitz
November 28, 2023
1:46 pm

A real-world study finds Mounjaro up to three times more effective than Ozempic for weight loss, but some AEs were similar between the two.

Novo Nordisk’s weight loss drug Wegovy reduces heart disease risk
Novo Nordisk’s weight loss drug Wegovy reduces heart disease risk
Jack O'Brien
November 13, 2023
10:56 am

Among adults with established cardiovascular disease who were overweight or had obesity but did not have diabetes, weekly semaglutide cut the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events by 20%.

What is the Alex Trebek Fund? Stand Up To Cancer supports pancreatic cancer research
What is the Alex Trebek Fund? Stand Up To Cancer supports pancreatic cancer research
Jack O'Brien
November 2, 2023
12:58 pm

Jean Trebek and the estate of Barbara Hanania have donated more than $1 million to the cause and Stand Up To Cancer will be fundraising throughout November, which is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

Matthew McConaughey’s PSA makes waves in fight against cancer
Matthew McConaughey’s PSA makes waves in fight against cancer
Jack O'Brien
October 18, 2023
12:33 pm

As part of the PSA, Matthew McConaughey is highlighting the work of Stand Up 2 Cancer in raising money to fund cancer research.

Regeneron, Intellia expand CRISPR-based research effort
Regeneron, Intellia expand CRISPR-based research effort
Marc Iskowitz
October 4, 2023
12:45 pm

The two companies will jointly advance in vivo, CRISPR-based programs outside of the liver for neurological and muscular diseases.

Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman earn Nobel Prize for mRNA research
Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman earn Nobel Prize for mRNA research
Jack O'Brien
October 2, 2023
11:31 am

Karikó and Weissman have been at the forefront of research that led to the development and modification of mRNA-based therapies that enabled effective COVID-19 vaccines.

The NIH ices a research project. Is it self-censorship?
The NIH ices a research project. Is it self-censorship?
Darius Tahir, KFF Health News
August 7, 2023
11:00 am

In a sudden reversal, the NIH’s acting director, Larry Tabak, has paused — some say killed — the planned initiative, Advancing Health Communication Science and Practice.

JAMA: Most dietary and sports supplements don’t accurately label ingredients
JAMA: Most dietary and sports supplements don’t accurately label ingredients
Lecia Bushak
July 19, 2023
4:11 pm

The researchers found that 12% of sports supplements examined had at least one FDA-prohibited ingredient in them.

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