Health and Science
Trump reportedly plans to announce new drug pricing deals with nearly a dozen drugmakers
The string of deals builds on the Trump administration’s push to link the nation’s drug prices to cheaper ones abroad.
FDA approves daily HIV pill from Gilead designed to simplify treatment for some patients
The new pill is also aimed at people who are doing well on a single-tablet regimen, including Biktarvy, and want to switch to a new treatment.
HHS plans new FDA deputy commissioner roles for technology and drugs, sources say
HHS plans to name two deputy commissioners for technology and drugs, said two sources familiar with the matter.
Most Americans aren’t anti-vaccine. They’re uncertain — and that’s a growing public health challenge
The bigger issue at hand may be that many Americans fall into a large, uncertain middle ground – neither firmly pro-vaccine nor staunchly opposed.
Hims & Hers CEO says FTC lawsuit misunderstands how the company works
Hims & Hers CEO Andrew Dudum spoke to CNBC about the FTC’s lawsuit against the company, compounded GLP-1 drugs and AI.
Trump wants to split the MMR vaccine. Experts say that’s unlikely — and comes with consequences
Doctors and other experts say that splitting the measles, mumps and rubella shot has no scientific basis and is unlikely to get off the ground.
The divide between Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk is widening after their latest earnings
As Lilly widens its lead in the obesity race, Novo is still racing to win back market share and restore investor confidence in its pipeline.
Eli Lilly easily tops quarterly estimates, raises outlook as Zepbound and Mounjaro sales surge
Eli Lilly now expects 2026 revenue to come in between $85 billion and $87 billion, up from a previous guidance of $82 billion and $85 billion.
Merck hikes revenue outlook as new drug sales grow, but cuts profit guidance due to deal charges
Merck cut its profit guidance due to a charge tied to its acquisition of biotech company Terns Pharmaceuticals.
Humana tops quarterly estimates, maintains profit outlook as medical costs stay in line
Humana maintained its 2026 adjusted profit outlook of at least $9 per share, which some analysts called a “disappointment” amid high expectations for insurers.