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• ITM neuroendocrine tumor drug spurned by FDA over manufacturing qualms (2026/08/10 11:09)

  The FDA has denied ITM Isotopes Technologies’ lead pipeline candidate for a rare group of tumors due to qualms over the drug’s manufacturing.
• Scholar Rock ditches Novo’s legacy Catalent plant in FDA refiling of SMA drug (2026/08/10 10:09)

  Scholar Rock has dropped Novo Nordisk’s troubled Catalent facility as a contract manufacturer in its FDA refiling for apitegromab, a spinal muscular atrophy candidate, after a recent inspection of the plant was classified as “Official Action Indicated.”
• MoonLake’s nanobody boosts all clinical endpoints in phase 3 psoriatic arthritis trial (2026/08/10 10:00)

  MoonLake Immunotherapeutics announced positive phase 3 data for patients with psoriatic arthritis treated with its lead nanobody candidate, sonelokimab.
• Jazz pays $820M to buy Actio, adding clinical-stage asset to orchestra of epilepsy therapies (2026/08/10 09:48)

  Jazz Pharmaceuticals is adding to its orchestra of epilepsy treatments with the acquisition of Actio Biosciences for $820 million upfront.
• Sionna’s cystic fibrosis flop sends stock down 90%, but a ‘significant positive’ for Vertex (2026/08/10 09:39)

  Sionna Therapeutics has axed a cystic fibrosis add-on program after flunking a phase 2 trial, eliminating a would-be challenger to Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ empire. The biotech plans to “take actions to preserve capital while evaluating next steps.”
• AbCellera women’s health data top ‘most aggressive upside scenario,’ putting Astellas and Bayer on notice (2026/08/10 08:25)

  AbCellera has reported phase 2 results “beyond even the most aggressive upside scenario” that its CEO dared to consider, boosting the biotech’s chances of challenging Astellas and Bayer for a women’s health market.
• Labcorp nabs FDA green light for BRAF melanoma diagnostic (2026/08/10 08:18)

  The FDA has signed off on Labcorp’s companion diagnostic for patients with advanced melanoma carrying certain BRAF variants.
• FDA issues alert in wake of BD recall of faulty needle sets that caused 4 deaths (2026/08/10 08:14)

  The FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health issued an early alert for Becton Dickinson’s Intraosseous Vascular Access system needle sets in the wake of four deaths and 45 serious injuries related to the product.
• Sobi pens $580M deal for Innate’s skin cancer drug ahead of phase 3 push (2026/08/10 07:15)

  Sobi has bought into Innate Pharma’s vision for lacutamab, handing the French biotech $75 million upfront for the rights to market the anti-KIR3DL2 antibody for an aggressive skin cancer.
• Arpeggio plays final chord as biotech disbands on poor prospects for Nrf2 program (2026/08/10 05:06)

  Arpeggio Biosciences’ eight-year song has come to an end, as the transcriptome biotech’s CEO admitted the that company’s Nrf2 program had begun to “unravel.”

Google News:Health

• How weight-loss medication is changing relationships with alcohol - BBC

  How weight-loss medication is changing relationships with alcohol  BBCStudy: GLP-1 drugs may curb alcohol cravings, too  AxiosCU Anschutz clinical trial finds GLP-1s help curb alcohol use disorder  9NewsSemaglutide: A New Treatment Option for AUD?  MedscapeOzempic Could Fight Addiction Too – Scientists Finally Know How  SciTechDaily
• Scientists Say Eating Less Protein May Help You Live Longer - SciTechDaily

  Scientists Say Eating Less Protein May Help You Live Longer  SciTechDailyCould Eating Less Protein Help You Age Better and Live Longer?  Time MagazineLow-Protein “Longevity Diet” Linked to Fat Loss, Muscle Preservation, and Healthy Aging  SciTechDailyYou actually need less protein than you think, study suggests  USA TodayEating less protein could slow aging, major review finds  ScienceDaily
• First-of-Its-Kind Study Shows Just One Extra Hour of Sleep a Night Raised College Students' Grades - ScienceAlert

  First-of-Its-Kind Study Shows Just One Extra Hour of Sleep a Night Raised College Students' Grades  ScienceAlertSleep quality shapes teens' school performance, study finds  Euronews.comThe late-night habit many students swear by: What researchers discovered may surprise you  The Times of India19 extra minutes of sleep helped students perform better in class, study finds  The Indian ExpressIncentives to Sleep Boost College Students’ Grades, New Study Finds | Newswise  Newswise
• Rabies vaccination effort targets Vermont’s northern border amid rising cases - WCAX

  Rabies vaccination effort targets Vermont’s northern border amid rising cases  WCAXErie County to airdrop rabies vaccine baits in August-September effort  WGRZWest Virginia Department of Agriculture announces Rabies Vaccine Baits Distribution  panhandlenewsnetwork.comSports / Outdoors - Aug 6, 2026  Times ArgusOral rabies vaccine bait distribution taking place soon  The Dominion Post - Morgantown
• Scientists say just 7 days of meditation can rewire your brain - ScienceDaily

  Scientists say just 7 days of meditation can rewire your brain  ScienceDailySee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
• Wine, beer, or spirits? Massive study finds a surprising health divide - ScienceDaily

  Wine, beer, or spirits? Massive study finds a surprising health divide  ScienceDailyWhat alcohol is consumed — not just how much — could impact health risks  PhillyVoiceA toast to good health?  Philstar LifeSome good news for moderate wine drinkers  newsreel.com.auHeavy Drinking Was Linked to Higher Death Risk Regardless of Beverage Type in a Study of 340,000 Adults  Medical Daily
• The 12 Best Mediterranean Diet Foods on a Budget, According to a Dietitian - EatingWell

  The 12 Best Mediterranean Diet Foods on a Budget, According to a Dietitian  EatingWellWhy the Mediterranean Diet Keeps Winning  ButtondownHealthy diet from the age of 50: neither artichoke nor extreme restrictions, science bets on habit changes to live better  Demócrata
• Patients in Illinois starting to receive experimental pancreatic cancer drug: ‘Game changer’ - Chicago Tribune

  Patients in Illinois starting to receive experimental pancreatic cancer drug: ‘Game changer’  Chicago TribunePancreatic cancer drug now available in Cleveland offers new hope  WKYCLetter to the editor: Good news for patients — and a reminder of what’s at stake  NH Business ReviewBreakthrough Drug Brings Hope to Utah Grandfather with Pancreatic Cancer  University of Utah HealthNew drug delivers promising survival gains in pancreatic cancer  News-Medical
• A Study Revealed Doing This Highly Enjoyable Activity Every Day Could Lower Your Dementia Risk - HuffPost

  A Study Revealed Doing This Highly Enjoyable Activity Every Day Could Lower Your Dementia Risk  HuffPost
• Think 10,000 Steps a Day Is the Magic Number for Brain Health? Research Suggests Otherwise - inc.com

  Think 10,000 Steps a Day Is the Magic Number for Brain Health? Research Suggests Otherwise  inc.comSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
• Fitness expert reveals one simple exercise for a stronger core — and it’s not a sit-up - Fox News

  Fitness expert reveals one simple exercise for a stronger core — and it’s not a sit-up  Fox NewsThe 4 Best Core Workouts to Hit Your Abs From Every Angle  GQA personal trainer shares his four favorite core exercises to do with a medicine ball  fitandwell.comWant to get abs? This one easy yoga move is better than 100 sit-ups, according to experts  CosmopolitanThe flat stomach exercise that could be causing lower back pain  InYourArea
• Move over, longevity: Healthspan is what we should be chasing - The Conversation

  Move over, longevity: Healthspan is what we should be chasing  The ConversationSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
• People Reveal What They Think Will Be Proven Harmful Years From Now - Yahoo Life UK

  People Reveal What They Think Will Be Proven Harmful Years From Now  Yahoo Life UK
• New study finds bacterial infections affect about 1 in 20 hospitalized adults with firearm injuries - Medical Xpress

  New study finds bacterial infections affect about 1 in 20 hospitalized adults with firearm injuries  Medical Xpress1 in 20 US adults develop bacterial infections after hospitalization for gunshot injuries  CIDRAPBacterial infections affect 1 in 20 adults hospitalized with firearm injuries  Bioengineer.org
• This Simple Daily Habit May Ease Pain and Depression - SciTechDaily

  This Simple Daily Habit May Ease Pain and Depression  SciTechDailySee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
• Is It Safe to Reuse Single-Use Plastic Bottles? Food-Safety Experts Settle the Debate - EatingWell

  Is It Safe to Reuse Single-Use Plastic Bottles? Food-Safety Experts Settle the Debate  EatingWellCan you reuse plastic water bottles? Know the risks of reusing them  economictimes.com
• Testing is underway on vaccines to intercept brewing colon cancer before it takes root - ABC7 Los Angeles

  Testing is underway on vaccines to intercept brewing colon cancer before it takes root  ABC7 Los AngelesSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
• Eating More of This Nutrient at Breakfast Could Make Your Whole Day Healthier, New Study Says - EatingWell

  Eating More of This Nutrient at Breakfast Could Make Your Whole Day Healthier, New Study Says  EatingWell
• Experts just found a surprisingly easy way to improve your brain at any age - BBC Science Focus Magazine

  Experts just found a surprisingly easy way to improve your brain at any age  BBC Science Focus MagazineThe new science of brain workouts, beyond Sudoku and crosswords  The Washington PostHow to rewire your brain: 10 simple habits backed by neuroscience  YnetnewsI’m an Alzheimer’s Expert—These Are the 6 Things I Never Do  NewsweekHow to Get More Out of Your Travel Budget  Eagle News Online
• Sexually transmitted infections are surging in Europe - The Economist

  Sexually transmitted infections are surging in Europe  The Economist