Brian Bushard, Forbes Staff

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Lazy Morning? Snooze Button Linked To Drowsiness, But Might Still Be Worth It

People who rely on the snooze button lose an average of 13 minutes of sleep compared to people who forego the button.

Biden Backs Israel’s Claim It Did Not Strike Gaza Hospital—After Palestinian Officials Blamed Israeli Airstrike For Killing Hundreds

Hamas accused Israel of hitting a hospital in Gaza City, killing hundreds, but Israel says a Palestinian militant group caused the strike.

FDA Approves 1st Over-The-Counter Birth Control Pill

The approval comes one year after the Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, leaving abortion access up to individual states.

Federal Judge Blocks Indiana’s Ban On Gender-Affirming Care—But Upholds Ban On Reassignment Surgery

Indiana is one of 20 states that have passed laws restricting care for trans people.

Light And Moderate Drinking Could Improve Long-Term Heart Health, Study Finds—Here’s Why

A glass of red wine—or beer—might improve your heart health, according to a new study, but it will still increase your cancer risk.

Pfizer’s Paxlovid Covid Pill Granted Full FDA Approval

Pfizer had been seeking full FDA approval for its oral antiviral pill after its emergency authorization in December 2021.

Alzheimer’s Breakthrough? Researchers Find New Omega-3 Acid That Could Reduce Vision Loss In Patients

Researchers say the omega-3 fatty acid, which is different from omega-3 found in fish oil supplements, can cross into the eye and potentially ward off visual decline.

Sanofi Cuts Insulin Prices Up To 78%—Following Eli Lilly And Novo Nordisk

The French company will cap the monthly cost of insulin at $35, after Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly also announced major price cuts earlier this month.

Covid-19 Origin: House Unanimously Approves Bill To Declassify Intelligence On Wuhan Lab

The Director of National Intelligence will have 90 days to release a report on de-classified information on the origin of Covid-19 to Congress, if signed by President Joe Biden.

Fetterman ‘On A Path To Recovery,’ But Still Hospitalized

Fetterman could remain hospitalized for more than a month, according to a senior aide.