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Citing possible link to autism, Trump urges limiting use of Tylenol during pregnancy

President Trump recommends limiting acetaminophen use during pregnancy, citing potential links to autism, while announcing new autism treatment initiatives.

As medical AI use grows, industry payments to providers remain opaque

A study reveals that less than 10% of AI medical devices linked to industry payments, raising concerns about transparency in health tech.

Pro sports leagues should do away with injury reports

The necessity of injury reports in professional sports raises concerns about player privacy and the impact on mental health stigma, suggesting a need for reform.

Winner of mRNA Nobel Prize says ACIP member’s claim that Covid vaccines persist is “absolutely impossible”

Drew Weissman, Nobel Prize winner, dismisses claims about Covid vaccine safety, asserting extensive research supports their efficacy and safety.

In a chaotic meeting, RFK Jr.’s handpicked advisers begin altering the childhood vaccine schedule

RFK Jr.'s vaccine advisory panel is revising the childhood vaccine schedule, raising concerns about safety and public trust in vaccines.

Trump administration to close Miami organ donation group it calls 'failing'

The Trump administration plans to shut down the Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency in Miami, citing unsafe practices and underperformance.

Regeneron drug reduces errant bone growth in ultra-rare skeletal condition

Regeneron's garetosmab shows promise in treating fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva, a rare condition causing abnormal bone growth, with regulatory submissions planned.

Hill staff gets briefed on implications of Trump’s drug pricing plan

Congress is revisiting the Trump administration's drug pricing plan, focusing on most-favored nation pricing. A closed-door meeting with Republican staffers and health policy experts explored aggressive measures to lower U.S. drug prices,...

Why Trump’s former surgeon general wants Kennedy removed: ‘An absolute failure of leadership’

Former surgeon general Jerome Adams has publicly called for the removal of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from his position as Health and Human Services secretary, citing a failure of leadership and a loss of trust within the CDC. Adams criticizes...

9 answers to burning questions about pharmaceutical ads

The article discusses the controversial nature of pharmaceutical advertisements in the U.S., highlighting their impact on drug pricing, patient behavior, and regulatory challenges. It outlines the historical context of these ads, the FDA's recent...

As U.S. faces deadly week, gun violence experts lament end of prevention research

Recent gun violence incidents highlight the urgent need for prevention research, yet the CDC faces significant cuts and staff layoffs, undermining its efforts. Experts warn that the lack of funding and expertise hampers local initiatives aimed at...

Trump, Chinese biotech, and an industry career reshaped by illness

In the latest episode of 'The Readout LOUD,' hosts discuss a personal essay by pharma consultant Mike Rea on how illness reshaped his career. They also explore President Trump's consideration of a crackdown on drugs developed in China,...