June in Review: 14 Top Health Press Releases
NEW YORK, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With thousands of press releases published each month, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help healthcare journalists and consumers stay on top of the month's most popular releases and newsworthy trends, here's a recap of some of the past month's most read- and engaged-with stories.
The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.
Novo Nordisk terminates collaboration with Hims & Hers Health, Inc. due to concerns about their illegal mass compounding and deceptive marketingIn support of transitioning patients from knock-off versions to authentic versions of Wegovy®, Novo Nordisk began collaborating with telehealth companies. Over one month into the collaboration, Hims & Hers Health, Inc. has failed to adhere to the law which prohibits mass sales of compounded drugs under the false guise of 'personalization' and are disseminating deceptive marketing that put patient safety at risk. Big4Bio and BYTE51 Announce Partnership at 2025 BIO International Convention to Make Life Sciences Intelligence Accessible to All BYTE51 provides powerful tools for exploring privately held biotech companies, allowing users to filter by scientific indications, mechanisms of action, funding stages, location, capital raised, clinical progress, investors, and partners. This empowers VCs, business developers, and startup executives alike to make faster, smarter, and more strategic decisions, all of which can benefit the diverse Big4Bio audience. Lilly to acquire Verve Therapeutics to advance one-time treatments for people with high cardiovascular risk'VERVE-102 has the potential to be the first in vivo gene editing therapy for broad patient populations and could shift the treatment paradigm for cardiovascular disease from chronic care to one-and-done treatment,' said Ruth Gimeno, Lilly group vice president, Diabetes and Metabolic Research and Development. Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, PBC and 9amHealth Join Forces to Expand Access to Affordable Obesity Care Employees will now have access to low-cost, high-quality medications through Cost Plus Drugs, alongside 9amHealth's expert Care Team of Obesity Medicine physicians, endocrinologists, and cardiometabolic specialists—all available without long waits or costly appointments. Klotho Neuroscience, Inc. Announces an Approach To Increase Longevity and Healthy Life Span – Replace a Silenced Gene Called Alpha-Klotho ('α- KLOTHO') Recent clinical and pre-clinical studies and analysis indicates the potential to increase lifespan and reduce age-associated degeneration in multiple organ systems has be realized with a focus on the human gene called Klotho. AbbVie to Acquire Capstan Therapeutics, Further Strengthening Commitment to Transforming Patient Care in Immunology 'By advancing CPTX2309 and utilizing Capstan's novel platform technology, AbbVie and Capstan aim to transform the care of those living with autoimmune diseases by developing treatments that have the potential to reset the immune system,' said Roopal Thakkar, M.D., executive vice president, research and development and chief scientific officer, AbbVie. Neuspera Medical Receives FDA Approval for First Integrated Sacral Neuromodulation (iSNM) System for Urinary Urge Incontinence 'For too long, patients have had to weigh the benefits of SNM therapy against real concerns about complications related to implanted batteries and the need for surgeries to replace it. Neuspera's integrated system provides symptom relief without these additional burdens,' said Dr. Howard Goldman, vice-chairman of Urology at the Cleveland Clinic. Shasqi Publishes Landmark Study in Clinical Cancer Research: First-in-Human Use of Click Chemistry Unlocks New Opportunities for Targeted Cancer Therapies Shasqi's Click Activated Protodrugs Against Cancer (CAPAC®) platform is a pre-targeting technology composed of a tumor binding agent and a protodrug. Administered sequentially, these components are designed to only click with each other via a click chemistry reaction occurring directly at the tumor site. This releases high concentrations of cancer drugs at the tumor while sparing healthy tissues. Illumina to acquire SomaLogic, accelerating its proteomics business and advancing the company's multiomics strategy This transaction builds on a co-development agreement Illumina established with SomaLogic in December 2021 to bring the SomaScan® Proteomics Assay onto Illumina's high-throughput next-generation-sequencing (NGS) platforms. Cochlear introduces the Baha® 7 Sound Processor and Baha SoundBand™ The Processor is the first in bone conduction to enable Bluetooth® LE Audio* and Auracast™ broadcast audio streaming capabilities. As more venues adopt Auracast technology, Baha 7 Sound Processor recipients can access audio streams in places like theaters, concert halls, lecture halls and airports, through an LE Audio-enabled smartphone. Novogene Certified for Olink® Services Across Multiple Labs; Expands Proteomics Portfolio with Olink® Reveal 'With Olink® Reveal offering deep insights into inflammatory biology, we empower researchers to accelerate biomarker discovery, translational research, and precision medicine. This recognition further enhances Novogene's leadership in comprehensive multi-omics solutions,' said Justin Lee, Novogene VP of Global Marketing. Mosanna Therapeutics Launches with $80 Million to Advance Novel Nighttime Nasal Spray for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Mosanna is pioneering a pharmaceutical solution for sleep apnea patients with MOS118, a nasal spray administered at bedtime that helps restore the body's natural airway reflex. Research has shown that, for reasons yet unknown, the natural airway reflex in OSA patients exhibits decreased activity during sleep resulting in loss of airway patency and apnea. Grady Launches Emergency Medical Helicopter in Partnership with Air Methods This cutting-edge air ambulance will be staffed entirely by Grady medical personnel – highly trained nurses, paramedics, and critical care specialists – while experienced pilots from Air Methods will operate the aircraft. The partnership brings together top-tier medical care and aviation expertise to deliver life-saving interventions to patients faster than ever before. Visby Medical™ Raises up to $65 Million in New Financing Round to Accelerate Launch of Groundbreaking At-Home Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Test 'Visby Medical has delivered the first and only laboratory-grade STI testing solution that can be made directly accessible to individuals. We were eager to invest in Visby ahead of their FDA clearance, knowing this would represent a breakthrough moment for the diagnostics industry,' said Isaac Ro, Catalio Capital Management Partner.
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Trending Topics
Among the health news that was distributed in June, the PR Newswire team was able spot several larger stories that highlight the trends shaping the industry.
Men's Mental Health: Men's Mental Health Month aims to break the stigma and explore the factors that play into to the often less talked about issue. Studies released in June point looked into several contributing factors. According to Postpartum Support International, at least one in ten fathers experience postpartum depression during the perinatal period with as many as 50% of fathers suffering at the same time as their partners. On the financial side of things, Beyond Finance revealed financial distress is fueling a silent mental health crisis among men, driven by secrecy, shame and isolation. Men have reported feeling frustrated, anxious, overwhelmed and embarrassed because of their financial situation — yet nearly a quarter (22%) don't feel comfortable seeking out financial advice from anyone. Sleep Health: The Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS) hosted its annual meeting, SLEEP 2025, in Seattle from June 8-11. The event showcased several advances shaping the future of sleep medicine. Researchers from Huxley Medical shared data highlighting the capabilities of the SANSA home sleep apnea test. Another study, this one from Rest and SleepScore Labs, showed significant perceived improvements in sleep comfort, temperature regulation and overall sleep quality when using Rest's Evercool® products like pillowcases and sheets.
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