Lindsey Vonn Nearly Had Her Leg Amputated After Winter Olympics Injury

Linsey Vonn’s complex tibial fracture from crashing in 2026 Winter Olympics downhill skiing event led to compartment syndrome, putting her leg at risk for amputation.

The Hidden DNA Shape That Could Break Cancer

A fleeting DNA fold called i‑DNA can switch cancer‑related genes on and off, revealing a hidden structural weak point that future therapies might exploit to collapse tumors.

Bird Flu Is Back. Here’s What You Need To Know.

Experts are rushing to figure out how to contain and prevent spread of the virus.

Trump Touts Care Affordability, Omits Largest Cost Drivers —Hospitals

Hospitals account for the biggest share of health care cost growth, but Trump didn’t mention them in relation to affordability in his State of the Union address.

This Looming Drug Development Gap Could Impact Patients’ Health

In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at cheaper biologic drugs, Novo Nordisk’s $2 billion next-gen obesity drug deal, new ways of fighting cancer, and more.

The Curious Case Of Rome’s Unbreakable Concrete

Hot-mixed Roman concrete used quicklime “healing” clasts that seal cracks over time, explaining Pompeii’s long‑lasting structures and inspiring tougher, lower‑carbon concretes today.

Millions Are Overdue For Colon Cancer Screening. Cologuard Can Help

Dr. Paul Limburg, gastroenterologist and CMO of Exact Sciences speaks on a non-invasive testing of colorectal cancer using Cologuard.

Thinking About IV Hydration At A Nearby Medical Spa? Think Again

Medical spas offer IV hydration therapies with no known benefits and potentially serious harms

Novo Nordisk Inks A $2.1 Billion Deal To Develop Next Generation Obesity Pills

The Danish drugmaker is collaborating with Vivtex, cofounded by billionaire Robert Langer, to quickly iterate oral versions of successors to Ozempic and Wegovy.

What Makary’s Plan For Expanding OTC Drug Access Could Mean For Safety

There are political and safety considerations as the FDA looks to make more drugs OTC. Also, antibiotic resistance is a huge problem where those meds are OTC.