For the first time, a mechanism enabling breast cancer to metastasize to the brain has been decipheredFor the first time, a mechanism enabling breast cancer to metastasize to the brain has been deciphered

A large-scale international study, led by researchers from the Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at Tel Aviv University, has uncovered a mechanism that allows breast cancer to send metastases to the brain—a highly lethal occurrence for which there is currently no effective treatment. The findings could enable the development of new drugs and personalized monitoring for early detection and treatment of brain metastases.
Wegovy obesity pill now available at pharmaciesWegovy obesity pill now available at pharmacies

Drugmaker Novo Nordisk said the prescription medicine can be found at a range of pharmacies, including CVS and Costco, as well as some telehealth providers. Drugmaker Novo Nordisk said the prescription medicine can be found at a range of pharmacies, including CVS and Costco, as well as some telehealth providers.
Novo Nordisk launches Wegovy weight-loss pill in US, triggering price warNovo Nordisk launches Wegovy weight-loss pill in US, triggering price war

First and only GLP-1 pill on the market costs significantly less than injectable versions The first pill version of the blockbuster GLP-1 weight loss drugs has been launched in the US by Novo Nordisk at a lower cost than jab varieties, accelerating a price war in the sector. The Danish pharmaceutical company said on Monday Read More
Hot flash drug shows added anti-cancer effect in breast cancer treatmentHot flash drug shows added anti-cancer effect in breast cancer treatment

A drug mimicking the hormone progesterone has anti-cancer activity when used together with conventional anti-estrogen treatment for women with breast cancer, a new Cambridge-led trial has found.
Oral SERD Combined With T-DXd Being Tested in HER2-Low Metastatic Breast CancerOral SERD Combined With T-DXd Being Tested in HER2-Low Metastatic Breast Cancer

(MedPage Today) — At the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS), investigators outlined the rationale and design of the ERADICATE, a first-in-human study evaluating the combination of the oral selective estrogen receptor degrader (SERD) elacestrant…
Novo Nordisk debuts Wegovy weight-loss pill in the U.S.Novo Nordisk debuts Wegovy weight-loss pill in the U.S.

FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk. FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about the U.S. launch of a Wegovy pill, a Chinese biotech incubator, and moreSTAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about the U.S. launch of a Wegovy pill, a Chinese biotech incubator, and more

Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We have returned from an extended break, which perhaps many of you enjoyed as well. In any event, we hope that any down time was relaxing and invigorating, because now that the calendar has turned another significant page, that predictable crunch of deadlines, online calls, and Read More
GLP-1 drugs might help quell sleep apnea, study suggestsGLP-1 drugs might help quell sleep apnea, study suggests

A good night’s sleep might be an additional benefit some gain from taking weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound, a new study says. A good night’s sleep might be an additional benefit some gain from taking weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound, a new study says.
Fatigue before cancer treatment linked to adverse eventsFatigue before cancer treatment linked to adverse events

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center-led investigators found that higher patient-reported fatigue before cancer treatment aligned with higher odds of severe, life-threatening, and fatal treatment-related toxic effects.
Top Health Trends of 2026: GLP-1 Expansion, AI Wearables, MoreTop Health Trends of 2026: GLP-1 Expansion, AI Wearables, More

Which health trends will be making the biggest waves in 2026? Gretel Schueller, managing editor of health at U.S. News and World Report, joins TODAY to share an exclusive look at their list of the top emerging health trends, including an expansion of GLP-1s for more health conditions, the integration of AI into wearable technology Read More