UnitedHealthcare to Eliminate Prior Authorization for 30% of Treatments
UnitedHealthcare will remove prior authorization requirements for nearly a third of medical services to streamline patient…
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Oral GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Target Brain’s Reward Circuit to Curb Cravings
NIH-funded study finds that small-molecule GLP-1 drugs reach deep brain reward centers to reduce pleasure-driven eating in mice
Derek Merrin Wins Ohio GOP Primary for 9th District Congressional Seat
Derek Merrin will challenge Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur in November after securing the Republican nomination for Ohio's 9th District
Trump Warns of Intensified Strikes on Iran Amid Peace Talks Pause
President Trump halts a naval escort mission in the Strait of Hormuz, citing negotiation progress, but threatens stronger military action if Iran rejects a…
FDA Upgrades AI Tool Elsa 4.0 and Launches HALO Data Platform
The FDA launched Elsa 4.0 and consolidated over 40 data sources into the HALO platform to enhance AI integration and streamline agency operations
MIT Researchers Revive 3D Triangular Zipper for Shape-Shifting Objects
A 40-year-old three-sided zipper design has been modernized with 3D printing and software to create flexible, rigid, and shape-changing structures for tents, wearables, and…
Utz Recalls Zapp’s and Dirty Potato Chips Over Salmonella Risk
Utz Quality Foods recalls several Zapp’s and Dirty potato chip varieties nationwide due to possible salmonella contamination linked to a seasoning ingredient
Trump-Backed Challengers Oust Several Indiana State Senators Over Redistricting
President Trump’s efforts to unseat Indiana state senators opposing GOP redistricting largely succeeded in Tuesday’s primary, reshaping the party’s Senate caucus
Commerce Secretary Lutnick Testifies in House Epstein Investigation
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick voluntarily answers questions about his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, including a family visit to Epstein’s private island
Shivelyuch Volcano Shows Ongoing Dome Growth and Ash Activity in Kamchatka
Russia’s Shivelyuch volcano remains highly active with recent lava dome expansion and frequent explosive eruptions disrupting its snowy caldera