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Ebola Explodes Past 4,000 Cases in DRC — And the World Is Already Bored
Ebola has surpassed 4,000 cases in the DRC, and the WHO is still 'urging' vaccine trials. This is a failure of global will, not a failure of science.
Michigan Drops Salad Warning as Cyclospora Outbreak Finally Wanes
Michigan's cyclospora outbreak is finally winding down, but the salad scare exposed a food safety system that's still playing catch-up. Here's what you need to know.
Schwartz Gets CDC Job After Senate Hearing Meltdown—What's He Hiding?
He crashed and burned in his confirmation hearing, yet the Senate handed him the keys to the CDC. With the next pandemic looming, can Schwartz handle the heat?
New CDC Chief Takes the Helm—But Can She Fix a Broken Agency?
Erica Schwartz takes over a CDC battered by politics and burnout. Can she rebuild trust? The answers aren't pretty, but they matter.
Eli Lilly's Weight-Loss Gold Rush: Zepbound and Mounjaro Propel Stock to New Heights
Eli Lilly crushes earnings, raises 2026 guidance as Zepbound and Mounjaro sales explode. But behind the billions lies a troubling story about pricing, access, and the true cost of a miracle.
Novo Nordisk's Bold Forecast Fails to Silence Critics as Lilly Looms Large
Novo Nordisk raised its forecast, but investors aren't impressed. Eli Lilly is eating its lunch, and the obesity drug race is getting brutal. Here's why Novo's crown is slipping.
Chipotle's Salmonella Scare: When Burritos Become a Public Health Gamble
Chipotle's latest salmonella scare in Minnesota isn't just a stock dip — it's a fresh crack in the company's already fragile trust. Can they ever truly guarantee safety?
Two Dead in Michigan Cyclospora Outbreak — The CDC's Silence Is Deafening
The cyclospora parasite has claimed its first US victims in Michigan. But the CDC's tepid response and the FDA's lack of action are the real culprits.
Cyclospora Kills Two in Michigan — And Nobody's Panicking
Two people are dead from a parasite in their food, and the official response is bureaucratic shrug. Here's what Michigan isn't telling you — and why you should be scared.
Your Brain on Autopilot: The Dirty Secret Behind Every Habit You've Got
New research from Kyoto University upends everything you thought about habits: it’s not willpower, it’s context. And your brain is a lazy, manipulative machine.
Walmart, Costco, Amazon Stand to Cash In as Americans Go Direct for Weight-Loss Drugs
As Americans go direct for GLP-1 prescriptions, Walmart, Costco, and Amazon are set to dominate. But at what cost? The retail giants are cashing in on the weight-loss boom — and your data.
When Your Shoulder Just… Disappears: The Nightmare of Milwaukee Shoulder
A man's shoulder pain turned out to be his joint disappearing. Milwaukee Shoulder Syndrome is a weird, aggressive disease that can erase bone. Here's what you need to know.