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Pharma companies and patient groups seek to exempt orphan drugs from Colorado pricing limits

Strategic angle: A bill is moving through the Colorado legislature that would exempt orphan drugs from pricing caps that might be pursued by the state.

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I’m 66 and live a ‘very meager lifestyle.’ I have $190K in my 401(k) and will get $8K a month in income. But I owe $150K on my house. Can I

Strategic angle: I’m 66 and live a ‘very meager lifestyle.’ I have $190K in my 401(k) and will get $8K a month in income. But I owe $150K on my house. Can I retire by year end? MarketWatch

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Trump threatens to jail journalist who reported on crew’s rescue in Iran if they don’t reveal source - Politico

Strategic angle: Trump threatens to jail journalist who reported on crew’s rescue in Iran if they don’t reveal source Politico

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Medical supplies are stuck in Dubai, as clinics around the world face shortages

Strategic angle: The war in Iran has slowed down international shipping, much of which contains medical and humanitarian goods destined for Asia and Africa.

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Polymers Built Inside the Body Allow On-Demand Brain Control

Strategic angle: Innovative blood-catalyzed chemistry paves the way for advanced medical applications.

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Briefing: Shingles can hit younger than you think. The vaccine can prevent excruciating pain

Strategic angle: A reactivation of the virus that causes chickenpox, the illness can be miserable. Here's what to know about early warning signs, long-term symptoms and some surprising news about the vaccine.

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Briefing: Inside Armenia’s underground wellbeing retreat where asthma patients seek relief

Strategic angle: Once state-funded, the centre now faces possible closure after the government withdrew support, saying the treatment lacks scientific evidence.

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Why the US needs a unified, mission-based strategy for health innovation

Strategic angle: Why the US needs a unified, mission-based strategy for health innovation

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Briefing: Key facts to understand cadmium, an emerging public health issue

Strategic angle: Cadmium, a heavy metal toxic to human health, is found in many everyday foods. Children and women are most affected by this carcinogenic contaminant, which is the subject of growing concern.

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Briefing: GE HealthCare (GEHC) Receives FDA Clearance for Photonova Spectra CT System

Strategic angle: GE HealthCare has announced the FDA clearance for its innovative Photonova Spectra CT system.

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China Executes French National Convicted in 2010 for Drug Trafficking

France's foreign ministry expresses consternation over the execution of a French citizen sentenced to death in China.

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Briefing: Big-fight predictions: Dubois vs Harper - who wins?

Strategic angle: Experts have their say ahead of the Caroline Dubois vs Terri Harper world lightweight title unification clash, live on Sky Sports from 7pm on Sunday.

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Harper: 'Bad ego' and conditioning will be Dubois' downfall

Terri Harper believes that Caroline Dubois' issues with ego and fitness will lead to her defeat.

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Briefing: The new spring detox? How to eat like a Greek monk over Lent

Strategic angle: A proper fast for a few weeks can boost health, researchers and nutritionists say.

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Briefing: Beauty as strategy: Why K-beauty is also a political success

Strategic angle: K-beauty is more than just a cosmetics trend. South Korea has combined popular culture, innovation and national strategy to create a business model where beauty products are an economic and political tool.

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Briefing: Sydney councils fear new datacentres could cause blackouts, block housing and affect locals’ health

Strategic angle: Concerns rise as datacentres compete with residential developments near public transport.

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Briefing: High-throughput platform helps engineer fast-acting covalent protein drugs

Strategic angle: A team at Westlake University has developed a new platform to create rapid-acting protein therapeutics.

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Briefing: White House Proposes 12% Cut to Federal Health Agencies in 2027 Budget Request

Strategic angle: The proposal comes as Congress previously ignored similar cuts, opting instead to increase health spending.

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Briefing: How the Apple Watch defined modern health tech

Strategic angle: The Series 4 marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of wearable technology.

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EPA flags microplastics, pharmaceuticals as contaminants in drinking water

The agency's recent announcement highlights growing public concern over health risks associated with these chemicals.