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Novo Nordisk's Bold Forecast Fails to Silence Critics as Lilly Looms Large
Novo Nordisk raised its forecast, but investors aren't impressed. Eli Lilly is eating its lunch, and the obesity drug race is getting brutal. Here's why Novo's crown is slipping.
Chipotle's Salmonella Scare: When Burritos Become a Public Health Gamble
Chipotle's latest salmonella scare in Minnesota isn't just a stock dip — it's a fresh crack in the company's already fragile trust. Can they ever truly guarantee safety?
Two Dead in Michigan Cyclospora Outbreak — The CDC's Silence Is Deafening
The cyclospora parasite has claimed its first US victims in Michigan. But the CDC's tepid response and the FDA's lack of action are the real culprits.
Cyclospora Kills Two in Michigan — And Nobody's Panicking
Two people are dead from a parasite in their food, and the official response is bureaucratic shrug. Here's what Michigan isn't telling you — and why you should be scared.
Your Brain on Autopilot: The Dirty Secret Behind Every Habit You've Got
New research from Kyoto University upends everything you thought about habits: it’s not willpower, it’s context. And your brain is a lazy, manipulative machine.
Walmart, Costco, Amazon Stand to Cash In as Americans Go Direct for Weight-Loss Drugs
As Americans go direct for GLP-1 prescriptions, Walmart, Costco, and Amazon are set to dominate. But at what cost? The retail giants are cashing in on the weight-loss boom — and your data.
When Your Shoulder Just… Disappears: The Nightmare of Milwaukee Shoulder
A man's shoulder pain turned out to be his joint disappearing. Milwaukee Shoulder Syndrome is a weird, aggressive disease that can erase bone. Here's what you need to know.
Fauci Grilling Proves COVID Origin Fight Is Still a Political Weapon
Fauci's Senate grilling was less about COVID origins, more about political theater. The result: no answers, just more division.
Ebola's New Epicenter: Congo Outbreak Becomes Second Worst Ever
Ebola is spreading faster than ever in Congo, becoming the world's second-largest outbreak. The global response is dangerously slow—here's what's at stake.
Congo's Ebola death toll hits 1,500 – and there's still no vaccine for this strain
1,500 dead from Ebola in Congo – and there's still no vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain. The response is failing. Here's why.
Trump axes WHO's access to Gavi funds — another blow to global health
Trump blocks WHO from accessing Gavi vaccine alliance funds, escalating his long war on the UN agency. Developing countries brace for outbreaks as the move threatens decades of progress.
32 Students on Antibiotics After Lab Mix-Up Exposes Them to Deadly Germ
A routine lab assignment went horribly wrong when students were accidentally exposed to a deadly pathogen. 32 people are now on antibiotics.