Social issues

Medicare obesity drug GLP-1 coverage starting July 1

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Millions of older Americans in Medicare are about to receive a benefit that has never existed before: coverage of obesity drugs.  Starting Wednesday, eligible beneficiaries can get GLP-1s to treat obesity for a copay of just $50 per month. It’s a watershed move that could unlock a vast new patient population for Novo Nordisk and … Read more

World Cup 2026: Health officials focused on Ebola, measles

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Signage for the FIFA World Cup at The Shops at Columbus Circle in New York, May 21, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images As athletes and millions of fans gear up for the FIFA World Cup starting next week, global health officials are preparing for a high-stakes challenge of their own: protecting against … Read more