Health & Wellness
09/16/2026 · Alachua County
Drugstores Report Increased Prescriptions for Medicare Obesity Drug Program
A Medicare program, which started July 1, allows some beneficiaries to receive obesity drugs for $50 per month. Two major drugstore chains, CVS and Walgreens, report filling 100,000 such prescriptions each.
FDA Approves New Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
U.S. health officials approved a new drug for pancreatic cancer. The treatment operates by blocking a protein that promotes tumor growth. This approval offers a new approach for many patients.
09/13/2026
FDA Approves New Pancreatic Cancer Drug Rasonque
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Rasonque, a RAS inhibitor, for advanced pancreatic cancer. This decision provides a new treatment option for patients earlier than anticipated.
09/13/2026
States Implement Strategies to Address Hospital Pricing
States across the U.S. are exploring new approaches to manage hospital charges and control healthcare expenses. Indiana has become the latest state to introduce measures aimed at limiting what hospitals can bill patients.
09/13/2026
FDA Authorizes First Device to Continuously Monitor Glucose and Ketones
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the first wearable device that continuously monitors both ketone levels and blood sugar. The Libre Duo 10 Day Continuous Dual Glucose Ketone Monitoring System received approval for use by individuals aged two years and older living with diabetes.
09/13/2026
Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Food Supply Contamination
A nationwide cyclospora outbreak likely stems from sewage contamination in the food supply, according to scientific researchers and public health officials. This parasite, spread through human waste, has prompted investigations into how it reached consumer products.
09/11/2026
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