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NextNRG wins 25-year microgrid contract with Florida medical complex

Meta settles federal social media addiction trial with California AG, others

Meta and coalition of state attorneys general settled a federal trial centering on allegations that the social media giant misrepresented the extent of child-related mental health harms.

GSK-owned ViiV wins FDA label expansion for HIV drug Tivicay for newborns

Summit rises as lead drug from Akeso outperforms Astra’s Imfinzi in late-stage trial

Eli Lilly says Zepbound cut healthcare costs in older adults in real-world study

At Least 14 Newborns Die in Hospital Fire in Pakistan’s Capital

The fire broke out on the third floor of Islamabad’s largest hospital.

Pakistan’s Sharif Orders Probe as Hospital Fire Kills 14 Infants

Fourteen infants were killed in a fire at one of the largest hospitals in Pakistan’s capital early Wednesday, prompting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to order an investigation.

The baffling science of SSRIs: how do they really work?

Nature, Published online: 26 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02570-wThe world’s most popular antidepressant drugs are under fire. But are they really harder to quit than heroin?

Bausch + Lomb Advances Two First-in-Class Eye Health Therapies

BLCO advances two eye-health candidates after positive trial results, with combined estimated peak sales exceeding $2 billion.

Leidos highlights $56M Navy health research contract first announced in 2025

What Happens if Moderna’s Cancer Vaccine Works?

Moderna and Merck’s personalized cancer vaccine could transform cancer treatment and create a multibillion-dollar market, but investors may already be pricing in much of its potential.

Jazz wins FDA nod for cancer therapy developed with BeOne, Zymeworks

Eli Lilly shines as healthcare giants struggle on growth metrics

Oura advances toward a $3B IPO that may jolt the health and fitness tracking sector

Autonomix Medical more than doubles after $4.9M warrant deal; shares hit $11.63

China is changing the shape of global health. The terms are still up for negotiation

Nature, Published online: 25 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02622-1Health-care partnerships can provide other nations with cheap diagnostics, medicines and more — but global institutions...

Hims & Hers Health dips 8% on reports of credit card disputes

Capricor rises as FDA extends Deramiocel action date

1 Healthcare Stock to Target This Week and 2 Facing Headwinds

Personal health and wellness is one of the many secular tailwinds for healthcare companies. Players catalyzing medical advancements have benefited from elevated demand, and their momentum is only...

Roche’s Alzheimer’s blood test wins FDA clearance

REGENXBIO sinks as FDA puts RGX-121 gene therapy on clinical hold

GSK's Jemperli gets FDA priority review for rectal cancer

Gut bacteria may unlock a hidden benefit of vegetables

Gut bacteria can transform nitrate and plant-based iron from vegetables and other foods into protective molecules that may benefit the heart and metabolism. In experimental models, higher levels...

Patient’s own mitochondria injected into eyes in attempt to restore vision

Nature, Published online: 24 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02616-zInjection of a person’s own mitochondria into the retina was safe but had only a temporary effect on restoring vision.

Notable healthcare headlines for the week: Moderna, Merck, and Twist Bioscience in focus

Experimental compound helps burn fat without muscle loss

A decades-old compound may point to a new way of treating obesity by making the body burn more energy rather than simply reducing appetite. In mice, TOFA increased energy use by as much as 18%,...

SA Asks: How could Trump's new executive order impact vaccine makers?

Small Dogs, Big Demand as Dachshund Popularity Takes Off

Dachshunds are enjoying a global popularity boom, climbing to No. 5 in the American Kennel Club’s 2025 rankings as owners embrace their small size and outsized personalities.  The surge is...

How a physician with a 1 a.m. bedtime optimizes his health: I try to 'tick all the longevity boxes that I can'

Dr. Ronald Primas, a longevity physician, offers concierge services like developing personalized health plans for clients. Here are his own wellness practices.

Hims & Hers Health facing penalties from Visa for credit card disputes - report

HHS seeking public input on vaccine recommendation categories

Lawmakers ask FDA to scrutinize Chinese trials amid deaths - report

Why does it seem like food recalls are out of control this year?

Just weeks after Taylor Farms issued a recall of its iceberg lettuce amid a massive cyclospora outbreak, the Food and Drug Administration recalled more than one million eggs that may be...

Splash Beverage to rename as Endovia Health Sciences; shares up

3 minutes of sprinting does something 90 minutes of exercise does not

A few minutes of sprinting may reshape the bloodstream far more dramatically than a much longer moderate workout. Six 30-second sprints altered nearly a quarter of the blood proteins measured and...

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.

AI may know how you’ll respond to a vaccine before you get it

AI may be able to predict how strongly someone will respond to a vaccine before they receive it. By analyzing antibody patterns in more than 4,000 people, researchers found signs of “immune...

Rare South American Diseases Offer Clues on the Next Pandemic

Ebola virus, hantavirus and the pathogen that causes Covid-19 likely jumped from animals to humans. So do these viruses — and scientists say climate change is speeding their spread.

A simple at-home test could cut colorectal cancer death risk by 43%

People who participated in colorectal cancer screening had a 43% lower risk of dying from the disease, according to long-term data from more than 376,000 people in Sweden. The findings suggest...

Imran Khan Wins Fight to be Moved From Prison to Hospital

The former prime minister of Pakistan, who was convicted on corruption charges, has been fighting a legal battle over his medical treatment.

Wells Fargo Report Says GLP-1s Reducing Certain Surgeries

Robin Wenzel, head of Wells Fargo Industry Insights, said that the rise of GLP-1s has brought down the rate of bariatric surgery by more than 30%, providing a less invasive 'pharmaceutical...

Alpha Cognition rises as B. Riley initiates at Buy on Alzheimer’s drug

Employer healthcare costs to rise 9.5% in 2027 - Aon

Johnson & Johnson Just Sent Shareholders an Important 11-Word Message About Its Future

Johnson & Johnson's new drugs may offset declining sales due to patent-protection losses.

Congo to receive 70K doses of Merck Ebola vaccine

1 Healthcare Stock for Long-Term Investors and 2 Facing Challenges

From novel pharmaceuticals to telemedicine, most healthcare companies are on a mission to drive better patient outcomes. Shareholders who bet on the industry have been rewarded lately as...

WELL Health redeems $70M in 5.50% convertible debentures early

Ghana Cocoa Crop Seen Falling 13% on El Niño and Disease Threats

Ghana expects its cocoa harvest to drop 13% next season as adverse weather and disease hit production, according to people familiar with the matter, a setback that could further boost global...

UnitedHealth Group (UHN) Yield Shares Purpose ETF - ETF Series declares $0.15 dividend

AI-designed “intrabodies” could unlock new treatments for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and MND

Researchers have developed a new way to turn ordinary antibodies into tiny disease-fighting molecules that can work inside human cells, potentially opening new paths for treating Alzheimer’s,...