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Lilly's $2.9B deal adds treatments for Graves' disease and food allergies — 1dEli Lilly is acquiring Merida Biosciences for about $2.88 billion in cash, expanding its immunology and allergic-disease pipeline beyond its obesity drugs, with the deal expected to close in Q4 2026 and marking Lilly’s ongoing aggressive M&A strategy. Merida’s lead program MER511 targets Graves’ disease and thyroid eye disease, while MER769 is in preclinical development for food allergy, asthma and chronic spontaneous urticaria, underscoring a broadened portfolio as Lilly references roughly $29 billion in upfront and milestone payments this year across acquisitions.

Raj Patel Good context in the summary. The coverage split is telling.

Scientists inject 6,000 elms to breed disease-tolerant stock — 1dU.S. researchers are using Dutch elm disease to breed and restore American elm trees, injecting thousands of young elms to test disease resistance and then propagating survivors for seed orchards and future reforestation. This effort is part of a broader push to protect forests from pests and pathogens that threaten biodiversity and hydrology, including challenges to other species like ash trees.

Tom Gallagher Grew up watching massive elms line every street in my town before disease wiped them out, would love to see that canopy come back someday.

Roche seals $1.53B Simcere trispecific deal — 22hRoche agreed to pay $75 million upfront to acquire exclusive global rights to SIM0660, a preclinical trispecific antibody from Simcere Zaiming that targets CD79a, CD19 and CD3, with total potential payments up to $1.53 billion and tiered royalties up to double digits. The therapy is designed to trigger T-cell–mediated killing across B-cell–mediated diseases, including autoimmune conditions, highlighting a growing collaboration between Roche and a Chinese biotech.

Maya Lindstrom Chinese biotech deals with big pharma keep growing, Simcere Zaiming landing this shows their pipeline is getting real attention.

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Smallpox: The Only Disease Humanity Has ErasedGood News — FROM 1980After a global vaccination campaign reached the last case, the WHO declared smallpox — killer of 300 million in the 20th century — gone forever.

IJRGeriatric Democrat Senator Fends Off Young-Blood Challenger In Rare Win For Old GuardNicole Silverio · 3 min · 9h

Vor Bio to Join Wells Fargo, Citi and Other September Conferences — 1dBiotech companies Conexeu Sciences, Vor Bio, Cabaletta Bio, and Jade Biosciences announced plans to participate in a string of September–October 2026 investor conferences, including management presentations, one-on-one meetings, and webcasted fireside chats across major events such as Wells Fargo, Citi, Morgan Stanley, Cantor, and others. The companies emphasize investor engagement and webcast availability as they push forward their autoimmune disease programs and tissue-restoration platforms.

RankingMost underrated cities in AmericaAmerica's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.693 votes · 21 candidates

91-year-old Dale Sanders reclaims Appalachian Trail recordSports — 3dDale Sanders, at 91, reclaimed the Appalachian Trail's record as the oldest finisher after a 2,193-mile trek in which he endured 71 falls, starting in September and ending atop Mount Katahdin. Betty Kellenberger, age 80, became the trail's oldest woman to thru-hike and shares advice on staying active and embracing the journey despite setbacks like Lyme disease and a hurricane.

FDA Approves Rasonque for Metastatic PDAC; Price Concerns — 6dThe FDA approved Revolution Medicines' pancreatic cancer drug daraxonrasib, sold as Rasonque, the first therapy to target a genetic driver of the disease. In a trial of advanced/metastatic pancreatic cancer, median overall survival reached 13.2 months versus 6.7 with chemotherapy, signaling a potentially transformative option for patients who have received prior therapy.

Raj Patel Interesting how differently the outlets are framing this. The bias spread says a lot.

Iconic Guitar Riffs Define Rock Through DecadesEntertainment — Aug 25, 2026Ted Nugent’s Cat Scratch Fever not only propelled a landmark guitar riff into the charts but also echoes a real medical disease that inspired its title. Other profiles celebrate legendary riffs and songs—Purple Haze, Do It Again, and Led Zeppelin’s Whole Lotta Love, which was famously voted the greatest guitar riff of all time.

Hutchmed Secures NMPA Approval for ATLED ICCHealth — 5dHUTCHMED announced conditional NMPA approval for ATLED (fanregratinib), an FGFR1/2/3 inhibitor, to treat adult patients with advanced FGFR2-fusion intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma after prior systemic therapy, with China commercialization planned under the ATLED name. The pivotal data show a 42.5% objective response rate, rapid onset, and durable disease control, supporting a Phase IIIb confirmatory program alongside ongoing commercialization in China.

On X · @officialBLISSOOBLACKPINK’s Jisoo Drops Teaser for Upcoming Solo Single “CLICK” via BLISSOOBLACKPINK’s Jisoo has released a teaser for her upcoming solo single “CLICK” under her label BLISSOO, scheduled for September 4 at 1PM KST. The announcement has generated high engagement with fans expressing excitement and hype.2,198 likes · 4m

HRT Associated with Lower Dementia Risk, Study FindsHealth — 6dNew analyses from UK Biobank and collaborators show hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in postmenopausal women is associated with a lower risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. Benefits are strongest when HRT is started in a midlife window (roughly ages 46–56), and are greater for those with surgical menopause or certain genetic profiles, though results are observational and timing matters.

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Tezspire meets Phase 3 endpoints in eosinophilic esophagitisHealth — 6dAstraZeneca and Amgen's Tezspire met its primary and secondary endpoints in the Phase 3 CROSSING trial for eosinophilic esophagitis, with improvements in histologic remission and reduced dysphagia sustained through week 52. The results bolster Tezspire’s potential as a multi-indication biologic across epithelial-driven inflammatory diseases, building on existing approvals for severe asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.

Raj Patel I compared a few of the sources — the numbers don't quite line up between them.

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Measles Claims First PA Deaths in 35 Years — Aug 25, 2026Two unvaccinated Lancaster County residents have died from measles in Pennsylvania, the state’s first measles-related deaths in 35 years, with about 393–400 cases reported statewide this year. Health officials, led by Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen, urge vaccination with the MMR vaccine as the strongest protection against a highly contagious disease, stressing the importance of immunity.

National Schwarcz Healthcare Sciences Scholarship Opens ApplicationsHealth — 4dThe Dr. Ricardo Schwarcz Scholarship for Healthcare Sciences is opening a nationwide opportunity for undergraduate students to pursue healthcare careers by submitting an original essay (up to 1,000 words) that reflects on Dr. Schwarcz’s expertise in critical care, pulmonary diseases, neurocritical care, and sleep medicine, with emphasis on patient care and future medical innovation. The program evaluates applicants across medical paths such as medical school, nursing, or allied health fields based on academic direction and commitment to healthcare, aiming to foster a sustained contribution to the evolving landscape of medicine.

Yuki Tanaka The second-order effects here are what nobody's talking about yet.

CTE Prevalence in Ex-NFL Players Could Be Higher — Aug 25, 2026New studies examining donated brains from former NFL players find that at least about 25% of those who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE, though the true prevalence is uncertain because many brains were not examined. In some analyses, among donated brains the share with CTE was much higher—nine in ten in one collaboration—underscoring potential bias in brain-bank samples and the ongoing questions about the disease's scope.

Yuki Tanaka Solid roundup. The balanced coverage on this one is refreshing.

Daily Caller News FoundationGeriatric Democrat Senator Fends Off Young-Blood Challenger In Rare Win For Old GuardDemocratic Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey defeated Democratic Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton Tuesday in a rare win for the old-guard incumbents.9h

Scheffler battles illness, maintains FedEx Cup lead — Aug 23, 2026World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler played the BMW Championship despite hand, foot and mouth disease, grinding through blisters in his hands and throat to finish in the upper portion of the field and stay in FedEx Cup contention. He said he wouldn’t have pulled out despite doctors’ warnings, highlighting his stubbornness as he remained atop the FedEx Cup standings heading to East Lake with a $23 million bonus on the line.

QuizWhich of the nine drives runs you?Beneath the personality is a motive. Twelve questions and the AI names the drive that's actually steering — and what it costs you.3 min · today's quiz

Justin Timberlake Reveals Lyme Disease Diagnosis — Jul 31, 2025Singer Justin Timberlake has revealed he has Lyme disease. Timberlake posted the news on Instagram Thursday. He called it a “relentlessly debilitating” disease, per the Hollywood Reporter . “Among other things, I’ve…

ESPN Founder Bill Rasmussen Dies at 93 in Florida — Aug 18, 2026Bill Rasmussen, the founder of ESPN, died at 93 on August 18, 2026, from Parkinson's disease. Tributes from ESPN leadership and former colleagues emphasize his visionary idea of a 24/7 sports network and his role in launching ESPN in 1979, which transformed sports broadcasting.

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Monopar Starts Rolling NDA for ALXN1840 Wilson Disease — Jul 22, 2026Monopar Therapeutics has begun a rolling submission of a New Drug Application with the FDA for ALXN1840 to treat Wilson disease, with the first completed sections already filed under a rolling NDA process. The first-in-class albumin tripartite complex activator carries Fast Track, Orphan Drug, and Rare Pediatric Disease designations and aims to become the first novel-mechanism therapy approved for Wilson disease in decades.

Infectious Disease Expert Predicts Surge in COVID Cases Will Make It Hard to Keep ‘Everyday Life Operating’Reporting — Dec 30, 2021An infectious disease expert is warning that the surge in new COVID-19 infections could make it hard for “everyday life” to keep operating. Dr. Michael Osterholm, the director of the Center for Infectious Disease…

IJRHouse Censures Embattled GOP Rep Chuck Edwards Over Sexual Misconduct AllegationsNicole Silverio · 3 min · 11h

Fauci Reflects on Protests: ‘The Kinds of Things We Were Concerned About’ With COVID-19Reporting — Jun 10, 2020Dr. Anthony Fauci , the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is expressing concern about the possibility of mass protests accelerating the spread of the coronavirus. The top infectious disease…

Robert Mueller Reportedly Diagnosed With Parkinson’s Disease — Sep 1, 2025Former FBI Director and special counsel Robert Mueller has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, leading the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee to withdraw a subpoena, according to the New York Times…

Fauci Claims People Are ’Misinterpreting’ New Mask GuidanceReporting — May 19, 2021Dr. Anthony Fauci is trying to clear up what he says is a misinterpretation of new mask-wearing guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). During an event with Axios, the infectious disease…

Woman On Vacation Infected With Medieval Disease Following Visit To Lake Tahoe — Aug 20, 2025A person in California has tested positive for the Black Death, the same disease that once wiped out tens of millions across Europe — and it happened in one of the state’s most visited outdoor destinations: Lake Tahoe…

Parasitic Life-Threatening Disease Once Obliterated Has Returned to AmericaReporting — Jun 28, 2023Malaria is back in America, according to a warning issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For the first time since 2003, the CDC posted in a health advisory for what they called “locally acquired…

On X · @KshowAnalysis1ALPHA DRIVE ONE Secures Second Music Show Win with 'BORN DIRE'K-pop group ALPHA DRIVE ONE achieved their second win on Show Champion with 'BORN DIRE', celebrated widely by fans with no notable opposition.1,296 likes · 5m

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