The Best FDA Decision On Peptide Authorization Isn’t Yes Or No

The FDA is weighing whether six experimental peptides should become available through compounding pharmacies. A better answer is neither yes nor no.

Flesh-Eating Bacteria Louisiana Outbreak: 5 Dead Via Vibrio Vulnificus

So far in 2026, Louisiana has already had 9 cases of people being infected by Vibrio vulnificus, dubbed a flesh-eating bacteria. Maryland has had 29, and Florida 2 deaths

Fiscal Trouble Ahead For Hospitals Due To Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill

Cuts imposed by President Trump’s One “Big Beautiful Bill” will soon hit U.S. hospitals after a relatively strong cash and operating positions of the last five years,

Financial Trouble Ahead For Hospitals Due To Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill

Cuts imposed by President Trump’s One “Big Beautiful Bill” will soon hit U.S. hospitals after a relatively strong cash and operating positions of the last five years,

Tanning Influencers Push ‘Barbie Peptide.’ Here Are Risks Of Melanotan

“Tanfluencers” have been touting the use of melanotan II—which has been dubbed the “Barbie peptide” but is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Oscar Health Reports Another Big Profit As Obamacare Member Costs Ease

Insurer Oscar Health swung to a $361 million second quarter profit while eclipsing $1 billion in net income for the first six months of the year as medical costs eased.

Athletes And Actors Owe Us More Than Great Performances. They Owe Us Their Voices.

Baseball’s Bobby Valentine is using his celebrity to advocate for cardiovascular disease awareness. What is the role of athletes and celebrities in promoting public health?

CVS Health Profits Hit $2.9 Billion As Firm Gets Handle On Aetna Costs

CVS Health’s second quarter net income nearly tripled to $2.9 billion compared to the year ago quarter as the company gets a better handle on its Aetna health plan costs.

Senate Resolution Would Block New Trump OMB Rule Until December 11

A Continuing Resolution from the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee would delay implementation of the Trump administration’s new OMB rule to at least December 11.

From Medical Assistants To LPNs, Doctor Office Staff Pay On The Rise

From receptionists to LPNs and medical assistants, jobs in doctor practices see pay increases of 15% to 30% over five years, Medical Group Management Association said.