Australia legalises psychedelics for mental health
Approved psychiatrists can now prescribe MDMA and magic mushrooms for disorders like depression.
2023-07-01 03:45
Biden administration moves ahead with Medicare drug price negotiations amid industry lawsuits
Undeterred by a growing number of lawsuits, the Biden administration on Friday released revised guidance for Medicare's new drug price negotiation program.
2023-06-30 20:57
Analysis-Weight loss drug candidates multiply, spurring hopes of better outcomes, lower costs
By Deena Beasley SAN DIEGO New data on weight loss drugs that could compete with Novo Nordisk's Wegovy
2023-06-27 20:45
Syria: New Captagon drug trade link to top officials found
Evidence shows members of the president's family and armed forces are involved in the Captagon trade.
2023-06-27 08:52
Peru's coca leaf farming expands along border, reaches record area
By Marco Aquino LIMA (Reuters) -Peru's land dedicated to the cultivation of coca leaves grew 18% to record highs in
2023-06-27 05:48
Drugmaker industry group sues to stop Medicare drug price negotiation
Drugmakers' leading industry group is the latest to file a lawsuit seeking to stop Medicare's newly granted power to negotiate drug prices. The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, known as PhRMA, argues that the negotiation provision is unconstitutional.
2023-06-22 08:56
Three key priorities in crucial US-China talks
The two rival superpowers are having their most important talks in years. Here are the points of tension.
2023-06-18 04:52
Drugmakers want to stop Medicare from negotiating prices. Here's what you should know
In less than three months, the federal government is set to announce the initial 10 drugs subject to first-ever price negotiations in Medicare. Pharmaceutical companies and their supporters want to stop that from happening.
2023-06-17 04:54
US Chamber of Commerce sues over government's drug pricing power
By Jonathan Stempel The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Friday sued the federal government, challenging a new law
2023-06-10 05:22
U.S. government sets penalties on 43 drugs over price hikes
By Patrick Wingrove The Biden administration on Friday announced it would impose inflation penalties on 43 drugs for
2023-06-09 20:57
The divisive debate over California's anti-caste bill
California will become the first US state to ban caste discrimination if the legislation is approved.
2023-06-09 11:27
Delhi: The city where it is dangerous to breathe
As wildfires rage in Canada, a view from one of the most polluted cities in the world.
2023-06-08 22:20