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Fears grow over Comstock Act, Justices Thomas, Alito: Abortion rights supporters are sounding the alarm that conservative Supreme Court justices want to use a ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4560476-fears-grow-over-comstock-act-justices-thomas-alito/
Bernie Sanders wants the US to adopt a 32-hour workweek: The 40-hour workweek has been standard in the U.S. for more than eight decades. Now some members of ...
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Quick Glance: Bernie Sanders advocates for a 32-hour workweek in the US
- Bernie Sanders introduced a bill to reduce the standard workweek in the US from 40 to 32 hours without cutting wages.
- A shorter workweek could increase productivity and job satisfaction, as indicated by studies.
- Critics, however, caution that a 32-hour workweek might pose production challenges in certain industries.
- Despite facing opposition, Sanders aims to ensure that technological advancements benefit workers and not just corporate executives.
Exclusive: US lawmaker seeks answers on FDA inspection of Musk's Neuralink: A U.S. lawmaker involved in health policy has asked the Food and Drug Administration ...
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Quick Glance: Neuralink patient controls 'Mario Kart' with mind
- A video from Neuralink demonstrates the first human patient using his brain-chip implant to play 'Mario Kart.'
- In a gathering with Neuralink employees, the first patient, Noland Arbaugh, was introduced to explain the capabilities of the brain chip.
- Arbaugh, a quadriplegic due to a swimming accident, highlighted how the device enables him to engage in activities like gaming.
- Since the revelation of the first human patient, Arbaugh has showcased tasks achievable with his new brain implant, from gaming late into the night to sharing content on X.
‘Godzilla x Kong’ Review: Not An X-Cellent Sequel: Unravel the secrets behind ‘Godzilla vs. Kong: The New Empire’s visual spectacle and kaiju battles ...
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Quick Glance: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire - A Tribute to Showa Era
- Sequel 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' pays homage to Toho's Godzilla franchise Showa Era, with a focus on Kong and Jia as main characters.
- Introduction of main villain Scar King elevates the action to a fantasy rock opera level, with Godzilla and Kong facing formidable challenges.
- While the monster fights are spectacular, the chaotic third act risks losing the grand scale, prompting considerations for the franchise's future direction.
- Director Adam Wingard's sincere approach to the Showa Era's campy imagination shines through, delivering a confident Kaiju film experience despite potential viewer preferences.
Joe Lieberman, former U.S. senator and vice presidential candidate, dead at 82: Former Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut has died, according to his family ...
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Quick Glance: Joe Lieberman, Former US Senator and Vice Presidential Candidate, Passes Away at 82
- Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman from Connecticut, who came close to winning the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and nearly became running mate to Republican John McCain eight years later, has passed away.
- Lieberman passed away in New York City as a result of complications following a fall.
- His advocacy for issues such as gay rights, civil rights, abortion rights, and environmental causes often earned him praise from many liberals, despite causing discontent among Democrats due to his independent stance and provocations towards Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama during the 2008 campaign.
- Renowned for his firm foreign policy perspectives, pro-defense inclinations, and robust support for environmental matters, Lieberman was instrumental in the legislative efforts leading to the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security.
FDA OKs New Treatment to Prevent COVID in High-Risk People: A new antibody treatment has been approved to help prevent COVID-19, and it will be available in a ...
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Quick Glance: FDA Grants Approval for New Treatment to Prevent COVID in High-Risk Individuals
- A newly approved antibody therapy aims to prevent COVID-19 in individuals who are particularly vulnerable.
- Known as Pemgarda, the monoclonal antibody inhibits the virus from binding to human cells and is administered intravenously.
- Close monitoring is required post-antibody treatment due to severe allergic reactions experienced by some individuals.
- Studies indicate that individuals with weakened immune systems continue to face an increased risk of severe COVID outcomes despite multiple COVID vaccinations.
US FDA approves Merck's therapy for rare lung condition: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved Merck's treatment for adults with high blood ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-approves-mercks-blood-pressure-therapy-2024-03-26/
U.S. FDA approves Akebia's anemia drug: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Akebia Therapeutics' drug, vadadustat, to treat anemia caused by chronic ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-approves-akebias-anemia-drug-2024-03-28/
FDA Opens the Door to Clinical Use of LSD: Studies show benefits for people with high anxiety, depression, and PTSD, but there are questions about how these ...
webmd.com/mental-health/news/20240326/fda-opens-the-door-clinical-use-lsd
A month's supply of the weight loss drug Ozempic costs less than $5 to make, study says
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Sanders Rips 'Absurd' US Claim That Israel Is Not Violating International Law: "The State Department's position makes a mockery of U.S ...
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Warren, Sanders accuse Meta of blocking content related to Palestinians: ‘Deeply troubling’
thehill.com/policy/technology/4556678-warren-sanders-meta-blocking-palestinians/
F.D.A. Authorizes a New Covid Drug to Protect High-Risk People: Pemgarda, available in the coming weeks, is intended for immunocompromised people who are ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/25/well/fda-covid-medicine-immunocompromised.html
SARMs: What’s the Harm?: SARMs alter your hormones to build muscle. They’ve been shown to have similar effects and risks to anabolic steroids and aren’t approved ...
health.clevelandclinic.org/sarms-harmful-side-effects-and-risks
Sanders Says US Must Follow Suit After Canada Halts Arms Exports to Israel: "The U.S. should not provide another nickel for Netanyahu's war machine ...
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Quick Glance: Canada Halts Weapon Deliveries to Israel
- Canada suspends weapon exports to Israel following a parliamentary vote.
- The delivery halt was approved in parliament with support from liberal and green votes.
- Canada also aims to recognize a Palestinian state and responds to the Gaza conflict.
- Export of non-lethal weapons to Israel has been suspended since January, with Israel being a major recipient of Canadian weapons.
Ketanji Brown Jackson Dunks on Alito During Abortion Hearing: He wanted to know if the FDA was infallible. She wondered the same about judges.
thedailybeast.com/ketanji-brown-jackson-dunks-on-alito-during-abortion-hearing
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A Revolution in American Foreign Policy: Replacing Greed, Militarism, and Hypocrisy With Solidarity, Diplomacy, and Human Rights
foreignaffairs.com/united-states/revolution-american-foreign-policy-bernie-sanders
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FDA proposes to ban certain shock devices for the second time: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Monday it has proposed a ban of electrical ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/fda-proposes-ban-certain-shock-devices-second-time-2024-03-25/
Elon Musk Takes Ketamine to Help Treat Depression: Does It Work?: In a recent interview, Elon Musk revealed he takes ketamine to help boost his mental health and ...
healthline.com/health-news/elon-musk-ketamine-depression-treatment
Bernie Sanders, AOC Among Lawmakers Who Opposed $1.2 Trillion Spending Bill over Defunding of UNRWA
democracynow.org/2024/3/25/headlines/bernie_sanders_aoc_among_lawmakers_who_opposed_12_trillion_spending_bill_over_defunding_of_unrwa
Mifepristone access is coming before the US Supreme Court. How safe is this abortion pill?
apnews.com/article/mifepristone-abortion-pill-supreme-court-1d2221251197a391c9bca833918e4554
Lowry: Bernie’s absurd four-day workweek: Lowry: Bernie's absurd four-day workweek
bostonherald.com/2024/03/26/lowry-bernies-absurd-four-day-workweek/
Bernie Sanders Wants to Meet Novo Nordisk CEO on Ozempic Pricing: Senator Bernie Sanders wants to meet next week with Novo Nordisk A/S’s top executive about ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/bernie-sanders-wants-to-meet-novo-ceo-next-week-on-ozempic-price
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Tick-killing pill shows promising results in human trial: Should it pan out, the pill would be a new weapon against Lyme disease.
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Quick Glance: New Tick-Killing Pill: Hope Against Lyme Disease
- Tarsus Pharmaceuticals is developing a pill for humans that paralyzes and kills ticks to protect against Lyme disease.
- The pill has shown promising results in a small trial, killing ticks within 24 hours of drug intake and lasting effects for up to 30 days.
- The development of this pill could not only protect against Lyme disease but also other tick-borne diseases like babesiosis and anaplasmosis.
- While the efficacy of the pill in preventing Lyme disease is yet to be proven, cautious optimism surrounds its potential as a preventive measure for individuals in tick-infested areas.
The U.S. FDA has approved privately held Italfarmaco Group's drug to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), an inherited muscle-wasting disorder ... Show more
AstraZeneca follows rival, will cap inhaler prices at $35 per month amid scrutiny
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Quick Glance: AstraZeneca caps out-of-pocket costs for inhalers
- AstraZeneca announced it will cap out-of-pocket costs for inhaled respiratory products in the US at $35 per month, following a similar move by rival Boehringer Ingelheim.
- This decision comes amidst increasing political scrutiny of high drug prices in the US, particularly for inhalers used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- The out-of-pocket cost cap will be effective from June 1 for AstraZeneca's entire respiratory product portfolio, including popular inhalers like Airsupra, Bevespi Aerosphere, and Breztri Aerosphere.
- AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot emphasized the need for comprehensive healthcare reform to ensure patients can afford essential medications.
A Psychedelics Reporter With a Changing Perspective: Can an experimental drug cure opioid addiction? Andrew Jacobs, who writes about psychedelic medicine for The ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/20/insider/psychedelic-ibogaine.html
US FDA classifies recall of Vyaire Medical's respiratory devices as most serious: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday classified the recall of ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-classifies-recall-vyaire-medicals-respiratory-devices-most-serious-2024-03-21/
FDA settles lawsuit over ivermectin content that doctors claimed harmed their practice
cnn.com/2024/03/27/health/fda-ivermectin-lawsuit/
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Sanders, UAW president press harder for shorter workweek: ‘This is not a radical idea’
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What to know about Bernie Sanders' bill for the U.S. to adopt a 32-hour workweek
pbs.org/newshour/politics/what-to-know-about-bernie-sanderss-bill-for-the-u-s-to-adopt-a-32-hour-workweek
Experts Warn of Toxins in GM Corn Amid US-Mexico Trade Dispute: "The Mexican government is both wise and on solid ground in refusing to allow its people to ...
commondreams.org/news/genetically-modified-corn
Woman says she got pregnant while on Mounjaro: What to know about weight loss drugs and pregnancy
goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/story/woman-pregnant-mounjaro-weight-loss-drugs-pregnancy-108606993
US FDA approves first drug for fatty liver disease NASH: The U.S. FDA has approved Madrigal Pharmaceuticals' drug for a fatty liver disease known as ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-approves-first-drug-fatty-liver-disease-nash-2024-03-14/
Quick Glance: First Drug Approval for Fatty Liver Disease NASH by US FDA
- The US FDA has approved Madrigal Pharmaceuticals' drug for the fatty liver disease NASH.
- NASH, now known as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), affects about 1.5 million Americans.
- The drug will be available in April and is seen as a pivotal moment for patients.
- Other companies are also conducting trials of their drugs for NASH to meet the much-needed treatment.
Lifesaving gene therapy for kids is world’s priciest drug at $4.25M: It's unclear if government and private insurance plans can cover the costs.
arstechnica.com/science/2024/03/lifesaving-gene-therapy-for-kids-is-worlds-priciest-drug-at-4-25m/
FDA's graphic warning labels for cigarettes are constitutional, US appeals court rules
reuters.com/legal/fda-cigarette-warning-labels-satisfy-first-amendment-us-appeals-court-rules-2024-03-21/
Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Reintroduce Green New Deal for Public Housing Act
democracynow.org/2024/3/22/headlines/bernie_sanders_and_alexandria_ocasio_cortez_reintroduce_green_new_deal_for_public_housing_act
US FDA grants full approval to AbbVie's ovarian cancer therapy: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it had granted traditional approval for ...
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Bernie Sanders: Too few Democrats call for conditioning Israel aid because of AIPAC, Biden
haaretz.com/us-news/2024-03-27/ty-article/.premium/bernie-sanders-too-few-democrats-call-for-conditioning-israel-aid/0000018e-80b9-d49b-a3bf-f4bf74300000
AOC, Sanders Renew Fight for Green New Deal for Public Housing: "Every American deserves to live in a safe, vibrant, and environmentally conscious ...
commondreams.org/news/green-new-deal-for-public-housing
Wegovy is now covered by Medicare, but not for weight loss | Here & Now: Wegovy will be covered to prevent heart problems in people with obesity and heart ...
wbur.org/hereandnow/2024/03/26/wegovy-medicare-weight-loss
Exclusive poll: Americans strongly back abortion pill access, FDA drug powers: New poll findings suggest a Supreme Court decision overruling FDA on mifepristone ...
axios.com/2024/03/29/abortion-pill-supreme-court-case-poll
Seelos Therapeutics' ALS treatment fails mid-stage study: Seelos Therapeutics' experimental ALS drug did not meet the main goal of a mid-stage trial ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/seelos-says-als-treatment-fails-mid-stage-study-2024-03-19/
First over-the-counter birth control pill now for sale online: Opill, an over-the-counter birth control pill, goes on sale online today. The pill is expected to ...
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/03/04/1235404522/opill-over-counter-birth-control-pill-contraceptive-shop
Bernie Sanders launching podcast: Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is planning to launch a podcast. The 82-year-old lawmaker wrote Tuesday on X ...
thehill.com/homenews/media/4541467-bernie-sanders-launching-podcast/
Hiltzik: The FDA and a bogus COVID treatment : Three right-wing doctors said the FDA's advice against taking ivermectin for COVID infringed on their rights ...
latimes.com/business/story/2024-03-26/column-the-fda-shoots-itself-in-the-foot-by-settling-a-dumb-lawsuit-over-ivermectin
Bernie Sanders Calls On Novo Nordisk To Lower Cost Of Ozempic And Wegovy: Sanders’ calls for lower drug prices has become a hallmark of his politics.
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Biden wins Arizona Democratic primary: President Biden has won the Arizona Democratic presidential primary, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4542819-biden-wins-arizona-democratic-primary/
FDA authorizes drug to boost COVID protection for immunocompromised patients: It will offer added protection to high-risk patients who may have weaker responses ...
axios.com/2024/03/25/covid-antibody-fda
Elon Musk says ketamine can get you out of a 'negative frame of mind'. What does the research say?
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-23/elon-musk-ketamine-negative-state-of-mind-research-say/103619394
Wegovy to be covered by US Medicare for heart disease patients: Heart patients insured under the U.S. Medicare program would be covered for Novo Nordisk's ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/wegovy-be-covered-by-us-medicare-heart-disease-patients-2024-03-21/
US FDA panel votes in favor of expanded use of Bristol Myers' CAR-T therapy: Advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday voted in favor of ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-panel-votes-favor-expanded-use-bristol-myers-car-t-therapy-2024-03-15/
'Starvation Caucus': US Lawmakers Push Spending Bill That Bars Funding for UNRWA: U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders slammed members of Congress who are "happy to cut ...
commondreams.org/news/starvation-caucus-unrwa
In Early Study, People on Weight Loss Pill Lost 13% of Their Body Weight: Novo Nordisk is testing a new weight-loss pill, called amycretin, that is said to lead ...
healthline.com/health-news/in-early-study-people-on-weight-loss-pill-lost-13-of-their-body-weight
US FDA approves BeiGene's esophageal cancer therapy: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it has approved BeiGene's drug to treat a type of advanced ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-approves-beigenes-esophageal-cancer-therapy-2024-03-14/
FDA approves new drug that may help stop and even reverse a rare, fatal condition that doctors call a ‘ticking time bomb’
cnn.com/2024/03/26/health/winrevair-pah-drug-approval/
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Reproductive rights before Supreme Court again with abortion pill access at stake
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Trader Joe's nut recall: Select lots of cashews recalled for potential salmonella risk
usatoday.com/story/money/food/2024/03/18/salmonella-detected-in-cashews-sold-at-trader-joes/73022841007/
Opinion | Bernie Sanders Tries to Legislate Leisure: It’s a superfluous effort. The market has already moved toward a 32-hour workweek.
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FDA Issues New Guidance for Early Alzheimer's Drug Development: The FDA embraces the use of biomarkers and surrogate endpoints in its most recent guidance on ...
medscape.com/viewarticle/fda-issues-new-guidance-early-alzheimers-drug-development-2024a100052v
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No End in Sight for National ADHD Drug Shortage: Nearly 18 months after the FDA first acknowledged a national shortage of Adderall, there is now a widespread ...
webmd.com/add-adhd/news/20240312/cm/national-adhd-drug-shortage-continues
Madrigal Pharma surges after drug wins first approval for fatty liver disease NASH
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/madrigal-pharma-surges-fda-nod-first-drug-fatty-liver-disease-nash-2024-03-15/
Medicare spending on Ozempic and similar diabetes drugs soars, study finds, and it could end up costing seniors
cnn.com/2024/03/26/health/medicare-ozempic-diabetes-drugs-spending/
Regeneron's blood cancer therapy faces setback as FDA raises trial concerns: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals said on Monday the U.S. FDA has declined approval for its ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-declines-approve-regenerons-blood-cancer-therapy-2024-03-25/
Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders relaunch Green New Deal for housing: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) reintroduced the Green New ...
thehill.com/business/housing/4548365-ocasio-cortez-sanders-green-new-deal-housing/
Senators Urge Biden to Stop Arming Israel, Citing Violation of U.S. Aid Law: An independent and seven Democrats argued in a letter that the administration had ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/12/us/politics/democrats-biden-israel-letter.html
Why 2024 may be the most consequential election for reproductive rights in 50 years
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Senators Urge Biden to Cut Military Aid to Israel for Blocking U.S. Aid from Entering Gaza
democracynow.org/2024/3/13/headlines/senators_urge_biden_to_cut_military_aid_to_israel_for_blocking_us_aid_from_entering_gaza
Quick Glance: UK aids Gaza with medical assistance and resources
- This week, a full field hospital funded by the United Kingdom will arrive in Gaza to accompany 150 tons of much-needed support.
- Equipped with a pharmacy, triage area, major injuries and resuscitation unit, and a maternity care tent, the field hospital is provided through UK Aid funding to the medical non-governmental organization UK-Med.
- Furthermore, Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron announced an additional £10 million in financial aid for the occupied Palestinian territories, bringing the total expenditure to over £100 million this fiscal year.
- The United Nations estimates that 25% of Gaza's population is at risk of starvation and has accused Israel of obstructing aid to the region.
The case for a 32-hour workweek with no loss in pay: Think about all the incredible tech advancements and the huge increase in worker productivity that have come ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/03/19/32-hour-work-week-sanders-fain/
6.9 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease: How to reduce your risk: Public and private spending to take care of Alzheimer's and dementia patients will ...
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/03/20/alzheimers-association-disease-report/72963017007/
U.S. abortions reach recent high, with record number done via medication: The increase comes as the U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether to limit access to ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/19/abortion-medication-mifepristone-63-percent/
A Psychedelics Reporter With a Changing Perspective: Can an experimental drug cure opioid addiction? Andrew Jacobs, who writes about psychedelic medicine for The ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/20/insider/psychedelic-ibogaine.html
Sanders and Senate Dems Warn Louis DeJoy: Don't Mess With USPS Workers or Mail Delivery
commondreams.org/news/louis-dejoy-usps
Becton Dickinson ramps up syringe production in US amid China quality concerns: Becton Dickinson said on Thursday it has increased production of medical syringes ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/becton-dickinson-increase-domestic-production-syringes-2024-03-21/
Lilly weight-loss drug Zepbound new US prescriptions surpass Wegovy for first time
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/lilly-weight-loss-drug-zepbound-new-us-prescriptions-surpass-wegovy-first-time-2024-03-15/
US FDA declines to approve Viatris's injection for multiple sclerosis: The U.S. FDA has declined to approve Viatris and Mapi Pharma's once-a-month injection for ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-declines-approve-viatriss-injection-multiple-sclerosis-2024-03-11/
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