The President repeatedly cited this statistic but available federal agency data does not corroborate a near-total reduction in maritime drug trafficking as claimed.
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New Oral GLP-1 Drug for Diabetes Shows Major Blood Sugar and Weight Loss Results
Phase 3 trial results for an oral GLP-1 medication demonstrated significant improvement in type 2 diabetes management, building on injectable drug success.
Copeptin Drug Flushes Alzheimer’s Toxins from Brain Cutting Plaque Buildup in Study
A copper-based experimental drug helped the brain clear toxic proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease, significantly reducing plaque in animal models.
Oral GLP-1 Drug for Type 2 Diabetes Shows Major Blood Sugar and Weight Loss in Trial
A new once-daily oral semaglutide variant delivered significant reductions in blood glucose and body weight in a major phase 3 clinical trial.
Trump’s $500 Billion Drug Savings Claim is Largely Aspirational — FactCheck.org
President Trump’s boast of $500 billion in prescription drug savings over a decade is based on projected outcomes, not actions taken so far.
Trump’s Claim of 97% Drug Flow Reduction at Sea Is Not Supported by Federal Data
Available data does not back Trump’s repeated assertion that illegal drug trafficking ‘by water’ has been cut by 97% under his administration.
India IIT Madras Spinoff Raises $40 Million for AI-Driven Drug Discovery Platform in Series B
An IIT Madras spinoff focused on AI-accelerated pharmaceutical drug discovery raised $40 million in a Series B funding round from global health tech investors.
India Pharmaceutical Exports Continue Double Digit Growth as Generic Drug Demand Rises Globally
India’s pharmaceutical export sector continued to record double digit growth rates as global demand for affordable Indian-made generic drugs and vaccines accelerated.
Trump’s Drug Seizure Claims at Sea: A Reality Check
Commentary on the president’s repeated claim of a 97% cut in maritime drug flows — which federal data does not support.
WHO Paediatric Drug Optimisation Report on Dengue Published
The WHO released a meeting report from its paediatric drug optimisation exercise for dengue identifying treatment priorities for children.