Health & Medicine

Mother Behind Custom Drug for Rare Mutation Launches New Biotech to Scale Personalized Treatments

Julia Vitarello, mother of Mila who received the first custom drug for a rare mutation, launches a new biotech to scale N-of-1 therapies after previous startup folded due to FDA regulatory gaps.

Health & Medicine

FDA Survey Finds 'Forever Chemicals' in Baby Formula – But Levels Are Low, Experts Say

FDA survey finds PFAS 'forever chemicals' in half of infant formula samples, but levels are extremely low (≤2.9 ppt) and pose no immediate health risk. Experts urge calm, recommend using filtered water.

Health & Medicine

Psychedelic Renaissance Skips Communities of Color, Experts Warn Despite Trump's Executive Order

Trump's psychedelic research order overlooks racial access gaps, experts say, warning of a white-only therapy boom.

Health & Medicine

FDA Investigates: Cancer-Causing PFAS Chemicals Detected in Multiple Brands of Infant Formula

PFAS chemicals detected in multiple infant formula brands, prompting FDA review. Experts warn of health risks for babies.

Health & Medicine

FDA Moves to Restrict Compounding of Blockbuster Obesity Drugs; Names New Acting Director for Key Vaccine and Biologics Center

FDA proposes removing obesity drug ingredients from compounding list, a win for Novo and Lilly. Also names Katherine Szarama as acting CBER director.

Health & Medicine

FDA Approves First Treatment for Alzheimer's Agitation, Axsome's New Drug

FDA approves Axsome's AXS-05 for Alzheimer's agitation—first therapy of its kind. Also: new CBER acting head, Vitarello's bespoke medicine venture.

Technology

Breaking: Ailux Names Former AstraZeneca R&D Leader as Chief Scientific Officer

Ailux appoints former AstraZeneca exec Maria Belvisi as CSO. Move signals renewed focus on respiratory and immunology R&D.

Education & Careers

Medical Students Speak Out: ‘Our Education Needs a Major Overhaul’ as National Health Debate Heats Up

Medical students demand curriculum reform amid MAHA movement, citing gaps in nutrition and preventive care training.

Health & Medicine

STAT Readers Spark Debate on MAHA Activists, Perimenopause, and Medical School Diversity

STAT readers flood First Opinion with letters on MAHA activism, perimenopause care gaps, and medical school diversity, sparking urgent calls for reform and debate.

Health & Medicine

5th Circuit Court Ruling Restricts Mifepristone Access to In-Person Dispensing Only

5th Circuit blocks mailing of abortion pill mifepristone, requiring in-person dispensing. Ruling overrides FDA regulations, threatening telemedicine abortion access.

Technology

Win a Mac Mini and Master Remote AI Agents with Astropad Workbench

Win a Mac Mini in this giveaway from MacRumors and Astropad! Use it to remotely control AI agents with the Workbench app. Features include high-fidelity streaming, multi-Mac support, and no network config.

Lifestyle & Tech

Top Apple Deals This Week: Save Up to $130 on Apple Watch Series 11, MacBook Air, and AirPods

Apple deals this week: up to $130 off Apple Watch Series 11, $149 off M5 MacBook Air, and $49 off AirPods Pro 3. All-time low prices at Amazon.

Hardware

Apple Discontinues Entry-Level Mac Mini, Raises Starting Price to $799

Apple has discontinued the 256GB Mac Mini configuration, raising the starting price from $599 to $799. The change is attributed to memory chip shortages and high demand.

Technology

macOS 27: What to Expect at WWDC 2026 and Beyond

macOS 27 brings Siri upgrades, Apple Intelligence with Gemini, touch interface, stability focus, drops Intel support and AirPort Time Capsule.

Privacy & Law

AirTag Stalking Lawsuits Mount as Apple's Anti-Stalking Measures Face Scrutiny

Apple faces over 30 lawsuits after class action denied; plaintiffs claim AirTags enable stalking despite warning signs. 40,000+ reports, flaws in anti-stalking measures.

Technology

Should You Hold Off on the Latest MacBook Pro? The Future Looks Brighter

Considering the latest MacBook Pro? A major OLED redesign with touch, thinner chassis, 2nm chip, and possible 5G is coming in late 2026. Learn why waiting might be smarter.

Technology

Apple's Upcoming Lineup: MacBook Ultra, Foldable iPhone Ultra, and Vision Pro's Decline

Apple's MacBook Ultra, foldable iPhone Ultra, Vision Pro decline, and App Store subscriptions dominate weekly Apple news.

Finance & Crypto

Amazon Slashes Prices on Apple's 2026 MacBook Pro: Record-Low Deals on M5 Pro and M5 Max Models

Amazon offers record-low prices on Apple's 2026 MacBook Pro with M5 Pro/Max chips, saving up to $216 on 14-inch and $200 on 16-inch models.

Technology

iOS 27: New Siri App, Satellite Upgrades, and a Focus on Stability

iOS 27 rumored features: dedicated Siri app with text/voice, Dynamic Island interface, personalized Siri, 5G satellite internet, new satellite features, and Snow Leopard-style bug fixes.

Finance & Crypto

AirPods Max 2 Hits Record Low on Amazon: Snag Yours for $509.99

AirPods Max 2 hits record low $509.99 on Amazon. Save $39 on Midnight, Purple, Starlight. Perfect Mother's Day gift with free delivery by May 4-5.

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