Tens of millions of people in the U.S. have elevated Lp(a), an inherited and largely hidden driver of heart disease. A drug trial to address it is expected to report results soon. 🔗 on.wsj.com/4dTqluH

Natural food colors—not just artificial dyes—are associated with an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes and cancer, new research shows.. on.wsj.com/3RkMk6a

Hospital spending is the biggest driver of health care spending growth, and hospital price increases are a big part of that -- specifically, the hospital prices paid by private insurers, employers, and insured patients. www.kff.org/health-costs...

Distillers that added capacity during the pandemic are facing a hangover as more Americans join the ranks of the sober-curious. on.wsj.com/4nCC995

Kissei Pharmaceutical, which sells the rare immune-disease drug in Japan, warned doctors to stop prescribing it to new patients. on.wsj.com/4uV4sC8

Twenty people in Japan who took an Amgen rare immune-disease drug have died, according to the company that sells the medicine in Japan. U.S. drug regulators had asked Amgen to voluntarily withdraw the drug. on.wsj.com/4tFJWV3

After months of planning, Red Lobster executives believe they have cracked the code on Endless Shrimp.

A growing body of research shows that people on GLP-1s are denting the restaurant business by cutting back on visits. When they do spring for eating out, orders are often smaller, and they are skipping alcohol. on.wsj.com/4dp3h6T

Teen boys and young men are taking peptides in pursuit of physical perfection. How far are they willing to go? 🔗 on.wsj.com/4nme4Df

While many travelers are in quarantine, a handful are in high-tech biocontainment facilities for medical care if their illness progresses. on.wsj.com/3OVxzWI

As the White House tries to contain a widening split with the Make America Healthy Again movement, protests from MAHA moms over pesticides are growing louder.

Pentagon officials have talked with executives at General Motors, Ford and other American companies about ramping up production of weapons and military supplies

China’s biotechs are faster and have lower costs, and its drug research threatens to soon overtake the West’s on.wsj.com/4t4JkZH

Whoa 🤯 The Moon, in full eclipse, with the #Artemis II Orion spacecraft. Part of the Moon and spacecraft are lit by Earthshine, and both Saturn and Mars are visible to the lower right. Incredible. Details: images.nasa.gov/details/art0...

The boss wanted a fun corporate retreat in a tropical paradise. It was a disaster from the moment they arrived. on.wsj.com/4sjgXFN

Ditching the white collar for nursing scrubs—plentiful jobs and potential six-figure incomes draw young people. 🔗 on.wsj.com/3Qj7MHZ

Amazon is imposing a 3.5% fuel surcharge on independent merchants that sell on its platform later this month, a move that could translate to higher prices for consumers. on.wsj.com/4saWTp2

The U.S. will impose tariffs of as much as 100% on branded pharmaceuticals, the White House said, though nations or drugmakers that strike deals with the Trump administration or commit to build manufacturing facilities in the U.S. can receive lower levies. on.wsj.com/4tiVQUW

For decades, the independent dealership was the untouchable gatekeeper of the American car-buying experience. Rivian just won the crack in the armor. 🔗 Read more: on.wsj.com/4dNpc9u

Harvard economist Claudia Goldin helped WNBA players win a nearly 400% pay raise.

Early-bird rates for #HJ26 end Friday! Join us in Minneapolis for four days packed with energizing field trips, interactive workshops, engaging sessions and plenty of opportunities to connect. Click the link in the bio to register: healthjournalism.org/training-eve...

Finding the right job is more critical than ever in a job market like today’s. Here’s a look at the companies that were found to foster careers best.

“If you don’t approve this settlement, I will destroy you. I will destroy your job at the DOJ." Read our deep dive into what's going on at the DOJ antitrust division www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...

NEW - HHS is weighing replacing its vaccine advisers After a judge said RFK Jr.'s remake of the ACIP was unlawful, finding a new slate of members is an option on the table www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

The White House is more tightly controlling the messaging and policies—including around vaccines—coming from RFK’s HHS ahead of the midterm elections. 🔗 on.wsj.com/475ihV7

New research shows even infrequent cannabis use during adolescence is linked to increased risk of mental-health disorders and poor academic performance. on.wsj.com/4cNdg7o

Mentally competent patients typically have the right to choose their medical care — or refuse it. But there is one notable exception: pregnant patients. That inconsistency is particularly striking in Florida. Read this story by @amyyurkanin.bsky.social 👇

One-third of Americans skip meals or other needs to afford health care www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...

Some companies have found lucrative opportunities to capitalize on a growing need, extracting payments as high as $800 an hour. on.wsj.com/4usG5wi

This isn’t science fiction. A NASA mission successfully changed the orbit of an asteroid system.

Breaking: The FDA’s controversial vaccines chief is leaving the agency on.wsj.com/4ujEaKk

FDA’s Controversial Vaccines Chief Will Leave the Agency on.wsj.com/40kOPGO

A senior FDA official on a press call attacked an experimental treatment for a rare disease. An HHS official later told me the company behind the treatment, Uniqure, "lied." www.wsj.com/health/healt...

Exclusive: Starbucks is planting its flag in Nashville, planning a new corporate office in the city. on.wsj.com/46H0jbk

Vail Resorts is cutting the price of next year’s Epic Pass by 20% for young people, another step to coax customers to its mountains.

Airlines have long had to navigate sporadic flare-ups of armed conflict and missile strikes across Middle East skies. But the fallout from the latest conflict has reached a new level. on.wsj.com/3MHAvoJ

Americans Are Leaving the U.S. in Record Numbers

THC drinks are in danger of going extinct, as a federal clampdown means that hemp-based THC beverages have to be off shelves by Nov. 12. That's left entrepreneurs like Jake Bullock with months to save their businesses. on.wsj.com/4aOugaq

Stephen Hemsley took unannounced stakes through affiliates of his investment firm. UnitedHealth says he abides by conflict-of-interest policies. on.wsj.com/4rnFkCL

The farm has been in his family since 1837. Don Guinnip may be the last to run it.

NEW- Our interview with Dr. Rick Pazdur on why he left FDA less than a month after his promotion to lead its drugs division And his concerns about the agency's future “This wall between the commissioner’s office and the review staff has been breached" www.wsj.com/health/healt...

Some drivers haven’t understood the limitations of automated driving technology, while others haven’t heeded the system’s warnings to take control of the car—or haven’t had time to.

Divergent diagnostic criteria is raising concerns that some patients are being misdiagnosed and unnecessarily treated. on.wsj.com/4arKDK4

More good news on coffee. Nice to see something that turns conventional wisdom upside down--not a perfect study, but a prospective RCT would require govt funding most likely!

Just 3 weeks into 2026 and the US has already had 416 confirmed measles cases, according to CDC's latest update. 94% of those folks were unvaccinated.

It’s that time of year for returning unwanted gifts—and now, hiring someone to do it

Joel Habener led research that discovered GLP-1

A life-sciences job in Boston used to be a sure path to a high-paying career, but empty labs and unemployed grads now herald tougher times in the city

I wrote this column about the aggressive pushback our reporters have received for doing their jobs. Our Reporters Reached Out for Comment. They Were Accused of Stalking and Intimidation.

Backpacks from Japan, Milka chocolate biscuits from Europe and other goods shipped to the U.S. aren’t just being blocked from entering the country. Some are smashed to bits. on.wsj.com/3MRJZxk