Legislation to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs

Rep. Ro Khanna introduced legislation to codify President Donald Trump's executive order to reduce the cost of prescription and pharmaceutical drugs. The bill aims to prevent Americans from paying more than people in other countries for drugs.

Pharmaceutical Drug Pricing and President Trump's Most-Favored-Nation Executive Order

The article discusses how the U.S. has been overpaying for pharmaceuticals due to lack of negotiation, leading to high drug prices compared to other countries. President Trump's Most-Favored-Nation Executive Order aims to peg drug prices paid by Medicare and Medicaid to the lowest amount paid by comparable foreign countries to stop the 'free ride' enjoyed by other nations.

Chimpanzees' Self-Medication Behaviors

Wild chimpanzees have been observed self-medicating their wounds with plants and providing medical aid to other chimps, shedding light on the origin of medical care in humans. The study suggests that primates are capable of determining the medicinal value of plants and that pharmaceutical companies could learn from them.

President Trump's Executive Order on Prescription Drug Prices

President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at lowering prescription drug prices by instructing drug companies to reduce prices or face consequences from the federal government. However, critics argue that price controls could lead to shortages and have historically been ineffective in the U.S.

Fentanyl Found in Bottlenose Dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico

Researchers at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi found traces of fentanyl in bottleneck dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico, leading to concerns about the impact of pharmaceuticals on marine life.

Donald Trump's Health Department Pick and Views on Pharmaceuticals

Donald Trump's pick for Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, has expressed distrust of pharmaceuticals and criticized the FDA for suppressing psychedelics. He believes in more experimental treatments and has conspiracy theories about vaccines causing autism. Experts are concerned about the potential impact on healthcare if he is confirmed.