In this edition: Bill Gates's fortune, tips from super agers and Trump's new surgeon general pick.

Bill Gates’s fortune. The Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist said he is giving away 99% of his fortune to his charitable foundation sooner than originally planned. Gates wants to tackle many public-health problems and encourages others to do the same.

Trump’s new surgeon general pick. The president said he would nominate Casey Means, a California doctor and wellness influencer, who has become more prominent with the rise of the ‘Make America Healthy Again’ movement.

How RFK Jr. is boosting MAHA acolytes. The HHS secretary has elevated lightly regulated wellness companies and allowed advisers to keep investments, after vowing to end conflicts.

The advice you can use from super agers. Dr. Eric Topol’s research revealed it’s not so much genes that lead to a long life, but instead simple and practical steps.

You can drink your weed now. A growing wariness of the health effects of alcohol is driving more consumers to try these libations. The drinks typically contain THC, CBD or a mix of both.

The threat of measles. With a new wave of measles spreading across the nation, pediatrician Alan Shapiro says we need urgent, scientifically sound information, reminding the public of the importance of vaccinating children.

Pharma sector’s long-term promise. The Trump administration is threatening the pharmaceutical industry with tariffs, but changes to the tax code could prove even more crucial to long-term investment.

Novo Nordisk cuts its outlook. The Danish drugmaker lowered its full-year guidance as copycat versions of its blockbuster weight-loss and diabetes drugs in the U.S. held back sales of its branded treatments.

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