Cystic fibrosis: The miracle drugs priced out of reach

For the first time, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized a Florida program to import certain prescription drugs in bulk from Canada.  The approval paves the way for other states to request permission to import medications from Canada, where drug prices are much cheaper, to significantly cut costs for American consumers.  Floria’s proposal…

Olive oil is good for your digestive and immune health  Olive oil is generally considered good for you; it’s a mainstay of the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet, which may help prevent cardiovascular disease. It has antioxidants (as does coffee) so that’s a good thing. And olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats, said Jamie Stang, the…

Drugmaker Eli Lilly announced on Thursday a new website that will allow patients to get a weight loss drug prescription through a telehealth provider — a move, the company says, that will improve access to the extremely popular and effective drugs, including its recently approved drug, Zepbound. The new website, called LillyDirect, joins a growing list of platforms like Weight…

The UK may not have been well prepared “at all”, says the lead lawyer for the Covid inquiry.

We cover sleep a lot. We’ve done thorough research to clue readers in on the best sheets to buy, including top-selling bamboo options and those suitable for hot sleepers. And, thanks to our anonymous shopping data, we’ve noticed that there are a few sets in particular that readers can’t seem to get enough of. Investing in a…