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Type 2 diabetes drug could revolutionize weight loss care

Tirzepatide helped people with the disease who were overweight or had obesity lose up to 16% of their body weight over nearly 17 months, officials with Eli Lilly and Co. said.

 
FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan. Here’s what it means

It’s a move that some advocates have long sought as a way to improve access to a life-saving drug, though the exact impact will not be clear immediately.

Only 3 airlines let families with kids sit together without fees

A new “dashboard” from the Transportation Department rewards airlines with a green check if they guarantee that an adult family member can sit next to their young children if seats are available. On Monday, only three of the 10 U.S. airlines listed on the website received a green check.

 
Sisolak pledges $20M to open psychatric ERs

Gov. Steve Sisolak and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Berra have pledged millions for crisis stabilization centers and for three-digit emergency lifeline.

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FDA approves debated Alzheimer’s drug panned by experts

Government health officials on Monday approved the first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease in nearly 20 years, disregarding warnings from independent advisers.

How much is President Biden worth?

With decades of political experience behind him, Joe Biden was elected the 46th president on Nov. 7, 2020. Take a look at how he made it from senator to vice president to president — and how he’s earned his wealth along the way.