Novo Nordisk bought prescribers over 450,000 meals and snacks to promote drugs like Ozempic

Novo Nordisk spent $11 million on meals and travel for thousands of doctors last year, federal records show, as part of its push to promote Ozempic and other weight loss-inducing diabetes drugs. Read more.

By Nicholas Florko

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Most ambulances 'run hot' with lights and sirens blaring. But that's starting to change

Despite their lifesaving symbolism, ambulances' lights and sirens can actively cause harm. A national 2019 study of about 20 million ambulance dispatches found crash rates more than doubled when lights and sirens were blazing during a run to the hospital. Read more.

By Marion Renault

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The 27 best books and podcasts on health and science to check out this summer

With summer in full swing, it's a great time to tuck into a new book or podcast. Whether you're looking for gripping personal stories or fascinating histories of deadly pathogens, our annual list of health, medicine, and science titles has something for everyone. Read more.

By Sarah Mupo

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