Former President Trump tried to avoid taking a hardline abortion stance with his leave-it-to-the-states platform, but a new survey shows resistance from women across the political spectrum.
Why it matters: While Trump tries to downplay abortion as a political issue, 74% of women ages 18–49 said in a KFF survey that they "somewhat" or "strongly" oppose leaving it up to the states to decide whether abortion is legal.
Unless you were under a rock,you saw Thursday's news that Medicare negotiated a better deal than the private market for some of the program's top-selling drugs.
Why it matters: So what? How meaningful is that difference, and what will the longer-term effects be?
Negotiators from around the world are meeting in Montreal this week to hammer out how to divide the billions of dollars and other benefits derived from using genetic sequences to make new drugs, cosmetics and agricultural products.
Why it matters: Without a system for sharing the benefits, countries don't have to be compensated by companies and can restrict access to genetic data and create obstacles to scientific research.
Five people, including two doctors and a San Fernando Valley drug dealer known as the "Ketamine Queen," have been charged in connection to the death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry, who suffered a fatal overdose in October 2023.
Medicare cut deals to lower the list prices of 10 widely used drugs between 38% and 79% during the first round of government price negotiations, the Biden administration said Thursday.
Why it matters: Officials said the first-ever talks will save taxpayers $6 billion. Seniors should save $1.5 billion in out-of-pocket costs when the price changes take effect in 2026.
Osteopathic physicians have similar jobs and training to M.D.s. But they say they're lagging far behind when it comes to representation on federal panels that make key recommendations on medical research funding and policy.
Why it matters: The disparity could keep federal dollars from programs that teach one-quarter of America's future physicians and perpetuate negative perceptions that hurt newly minted D.O.s' chances of getting into certain residencies.
