An Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital killed at least five people, a Gaza civil defence official told the BBC; Al Jazeera reported six deaths. Heavy rain has also flooded tents in Gaza, according to Gaza’s Government Media Office.
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The FDA is requiring all GLP-1 drugs to carry a warning about a rare eye condition that can cause permanent vision loss. The agency says the risk may be increased, but how the drugs might contribute remains unclear.
Joe Biden says cancer treatment will limit appearances for his memoir, “Promise me, America,” due Nov. 17. He says his doctors are encouraged by his response to treatment.
Gaza officials say heavy rain flooded about 70,000 tents sheltering displaced Palestinians. Aid workers warn that shortages of shelter materials and worsening winter conditions are leaving families at risk.
Pelacarsen cut lipoprotein(a) levels by 78% but did not reduce cardiovascular events in a major trial. Researchers say the result leaves open whether other treatments could help.
Sen. Chris Murphy has left the hospital after a small hemorrhagic stroke and expects to spend several weeks in rehabilitation. His doctor said he has made strong progress and is expected to recover fully.
Guinea-Bissau has halted a US-funded hepatitis B vaccine trial involving 14,000 newborns after objections to delaying the birth dose for half of them. A researcher said the project lacked government approval.
Democrats’ projected control of both chambers sets up a push to restore expired ACA subsidies, challenge Medicaid cuts and investigate federal health policy. Major legislation would still need President Trump’s signature.