Apr 27, 2026
20/20 BioLabs began trading on Nasdaq under ticker AIDX and disclosed a contingent financing agreement of up to $40 million. It later signed an exclusive U.S. license deal with ROKIT to add CKD prediction to OneTest for Longevity.
Apr 25, 2026
US health policy activity this week included HHS FY 2027 budget hearings, a House review of Medicare fraud and bipartisan discussion of PBM reform. President Trump also issued an executive order on mental illness treatments, and CMS and FDA announced the RAPID pathway.
Apr 21, 2026
Evidence on ketogenic diets remains limited for psychiatric disorders and diabetes, while a systematic review in overweight and obese women with PCOS found significant short-term improvements. Experts said more controlled, long-term studies are needed.
Mar 26, 2026
Salem city councilors are considering spending $250,000 in opioid settlement funds for a new drug treatment and recovery program at Redwood Crossings supportive housing. The proposal comes as the city launches a broader "Prevent, Treat, and Enforce" initiative to address substance abuse through treatment, prevention, and law enforcement coordination.
Mar 23, 2026
Monash University and Ono Pharmaceutical have signed two licence agreements for the development of anti-GPCR antibodies targeting autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The agreements result from Ono exercising options on research collaborations announced in 2023. The partnership combines Monash's research excellence with Ono's drug development capabilities to address unmet medical needs.