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Brian Lian founded publicly traded Viking Therapeutics to focus on metabolic diseases. With obesity drugs in development and the GLP-1 space booming, it’s now a prime M&A target for giants jostling for their share of a potential $100 billion market.

A radiologist and public health expert breaks down what we know about President Trump's CT scan, and what this means for his health.

Differences in vaccination policies illustrate the importance of context, regarding distinct healthcare systems and the vaccine stance taken by public health officials.

Childhood vaccine schedules among US peers differ marginally. Where differences have emerged is that unlike the US peer health officials don't sow doubt among the public.

Medicare's cap on out-of-pocket costs helps cancer patients and others taking expensive drugs. With less financial burden, patients can better afford their medications.

In this week’s edition of The Prototype we look at the biggest tech breakthroughs of 2025–and the year’s best music.

It isn't wrong to promote healthier living. But misinforming the public on the flu vaccine and downplaying the disease’s impact aren’t in public health's interest.

At least 12% of adults in the U.S. have been prescribed a glucagon‐like peptide‐1 drug for one or multiple indications, but 54% of users report affordability challenges.

As healthcare AI matures in 2026, proof beats promises, trust outperforms technology, and humans reclaim the center of care.

Significant changes to public health infrastructure, the healthcare system and economy in 2025 won’t end as we flip the calendar. Disruption will continue in 2026.

January 2026 marks a year since measles outbreaks began, which should prompt the Pan American Health Organization to revoke measles elimination status from the U.S.

Health insurance companies are expected to hold to their promises in 2026 to “streamline, simplify and reduce” prior authorization, the process of approving medical care.

A doctor explains what the latest research on alcohol teaches us about its effects on physical health and mental health; including how much alcohol is harmful for health.

The rapid normalization of AI risks creating new forms of atypical digital companionship at a time when societies are still struggling to address the loneliness epidemic.