May 18, 2026
Baxfendy was approved in the US for hypertension in adults not adequately controlled on other antihypertensive medicines. The approval was based on Phase III BaxHTN results showing significant systolic blood pressure reductions.
May 16, 2026
CRISPR Therapeutics said CASGEVY launch momentum is building and multiple pipeline assets could generate data in the next 12 to 18 months. The company also highlighted zugo-cel progress in oncology and autoimmune disease.
May 14, 2026
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals entered a $1.23 billion discovery collaboration with Tenaya Therapeutics to identify up to 15 novel genetic targets for heart disease. The agreement includes $10 million upfront and up to $1.13 billion in milestone payments.
May 14, 2026
The European Commission expanded Hympavzi approval to patients 12 and older with hemophilia A or B with inhibitors. Phase 3 data showed a 93% reduction in mean treated annualized bleeding rate versus on-demand therapy.
May 13, 2026
A review of more than 200 studies linked up to a third of dementia cases to diseases outside the brain. Trials and broader evidence also support multi-domain prevention strategies.
May 04, 2026
The FDA said one pivotal trial plus confirmatory evidence will become the default standard for approval of most new drugs. The shift could extend beyond rare diseases to common conditions affecting millions.
Apr 29, 2026
Experts discuss balancing efficacy and safety in BTK inhibitor plus venetoclax combination therapy for CLL, including BTK lead-in strategies to reduce tumor lysis syndrome risk and the benefits of all-oral fixed-duration regimens.
Apr 23, 2026
Eli Lilly, AbbVie, Vertex, Gilead Sciences and Pfizer were identified as pharmaceutical stocks to watch, with Abbott Laboratories and McKesson appearing on a separate seven-stock list.
Apr 06, 2026
Soon-to-be brides and grooms in India are increasingly seeking Mounjaro and other weight-loss injections before weddings, with doctors reporting rising demand. The trend comes as India’s obesity-drug market expands, cheaper semaglutide versions enter the market, and regulators raise misuse concerns.
Mar 31, 2026
A study finds nearly half of melanoma patients receiving BRAF or MEK inhibitors develop hypertension or cardiac dysfunction. Moderate to severe cardiac issues appear within 4 weeks and only in patients with medium or higher baseline risk. Higher baseline NT-proBNP levels are associated with increased cardiac dysfunction risk.
Mar 23, 2026
The global generic drugs market reached $389 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to $675 billion by 2033. In the U.S., generics account for 91% of prescriptions but only 18% of drug spending, saving over $373 billion annually. Biosimilar adoption remains below 20% despite some products reaching over 60% market share within three years.
Mar 19, 2026
Bayer's Phase III FIND-CKD trial shows finerenone significantly slows kidney function decline in non-diabetic chronic kidney disease patients. The drug met its primary endpoint with improved eGFR slope over 32 months, marking its fifth consecutive positive Phase III trial. Bayer plans to submit the data to the FDA for label expansion into non-diabetic CKD.
Mar 19, 2026
A study of over 83,000 women found that initiating hormone therapy after age 65 significantly increases risks for cancer and cerebrovascular events, reinforcing current guidelines that discourage starting systemic hormone therapy after age 60.
Mar 14, 2026
New research demonstrates RNA therapies can enhance heart regeneration after injury, while RNA biomarkers improve prediction of cardiovascular complications in chronic kidney disease patients.
Mar 14, 2026
Eli Lilly's orforglipron demonstrated superior A1C reduction and weight loss compared to oral semaglutide in the ACHIEVE-3 trial, with regulatory submissions filed in over 40 countries and a potential US decision expected in Q2 2026.
Mar 12, 2026
New research from 18 countries shows COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy, particularly with booster doses, significantly reduces the risk of preeclampsia and other serious complications for both mothers and babies.
Mar 04, 2026
A new study suggests 7 hours and 18 minutes of sleep may be optimal for reducing insulin resistance risk. The research found an inverted U-shaped relationship between sleep duration and glucose metabolism, with weekend catch-up sleep showing mixed effects.
Mar 04, 2026
New research demonstrates blood-based biomarkers can predict testicular cancer recurrence and treatment outcomes, while separate study reveals long-term health risks vary by chemotherapy regimen in survivors.
Feb 28, 2026
The FDA approved pembrolizumab in combination with paclitaxel, with or without bevacizumab, for adult patients with platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal carcinoma whose tumors express PD-L1 (CPS ≥1).
Feb 26, 2026
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to review the safety of ultra-processed foods, criticizing the GRAS exemption that allows companies to verify ingredient safety without FDA oversight since 1997.