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Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) is demanding answers from the American Medical Association about how it helps devise physician payment rates. View original article Contributor: Dan Diamond

Antiretroviral drugs that prevent HIV and keep it in check have been transformative, but a cure has been a long-sought goal. View original article Contributor: Carolyn Y. Johnson

As people’s bodies change because of GLP-1s, so does their spending across industries including fashion, restaurants, gyms and travel. View original article Contributor: Jaclyn Peiser, Flora Bai

In addition to cancer, a growing body of research has shown that vaccines can reduce the risk of developing dementia and heart conditions. View original article Contributor: Allyson Chiu

Vinay Prasad, the nation’s top vaccine regulator, said his team concluded that coronavirus shots were linked to children’s deaths, necessitating a new approach. View original article Contributor: Dan Diamond, Rachel Roubein

“There is power in forgiveness,” Angela Maples said. “Forgiveness literally saved my life.” View original article Contributor: Sydney Page

Next-generation weight loss pills are expected to hit the market next year, and drugmakers are working on medications with more potency. View original article Contributor: Daniel Gilbert

Influencers are making big claims about the potential of unapproved peptide injections to build muscle and aid fat loss. Experts urge caution. View original article Contributor: Leo Sands

Drugs used to treat depression, asthma and diabetes were also on a list that Medicare will pay less to cover, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said. View original article Contributor: Frances Vinall

Ralph Abraham has been appointed as the CDC’s principal deputy director. View original article Contributor: Lena H. Sun