The federal order will require an animal to test negative for the virus before it can be moved across state lines.April 24, 2024Check out STAT+Sponsored By Rich Pedroncelli/AP USDA orders H5N1 testing of some dairy cows to limit spread of bird flu The federal order will require a dairy cow to test negative for the H5N1 bird flu virus before it can be moved across state lines. By Helen Branswell Supreme Court judges wrestle with abortion access in emergency cases Conservative justices largely seemed skeptical of the Biden administration's argument that an Idaho abortion ban conflicts with federal law. By Sarah Owermohle STAT+ | Biogen's Alzheimer's drug launch on 'steady pace' as logistical hurdles recede Sales of Leqembi were $19 million in the first quarter, nearly triple sales in the fourth quarter of last year. By Adam Feuerstein Illustration: Christine Kao/STAT; Photos: Getty Massive amounts of H5N1 vaccine would be needed if there's a bird flu pandemic. Can we make enough? Vaccine capacity would be far from adequate to protect a large share of the world's population in the first year of a H5N1 bird flu pandemic. By Helen Branswell Decline in heart failure deaths has been undone, led by people under 45 Heart failure mortality rates are trending upward, reversing a decline in deaths that means more people are dying today than 25 years ago. By Elizabeth Cooney STAT+ | New studies suggest GLP-1 health care costs have only begun to climb Two new reports provide a window into the pressure that GLP-1 drugs could place on overall health care spending going forward. By Elaine Chen LISELOTTE SABROE/AFP/Getty Images STAT+ | Novo Nordisk's move to discontinue an insulin leaves patients to 'pick up the pieces' Novo Nordisk, known for blockbusters Ozempic and Wegovy, is discontinuing its Levemir insulin after a price cut, leaving patients in a bind. By Elaine Chen Chocolate milk will stay on school lunch menus, as USDA reverses course The Department of Agriculture abandoned a previous proposal to restrict the sale of flavored milk in elementary and middle schools By Nicholas Florko More around STATCheck out more exclusive coverage with a STAT+ subscriptionRead premium in-depth biotech, pharma, policy, and life science coverage and analysis with all of our STAT+ articles.Enjoying Daily Recap? Tell us about your experienceContinue reading the latest health & science news with the STAT appDownload on the App Store or get it on Google Play STAT, 1 Exchange Place, Boston, MA©2024, All Rights Reserved.I no longer wish to receive STAT emailsUpdate Newsletter Preferences • Contact Us • Advertise with Us • View in Browser
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