As Health Nonprofit Cashes In, Cystic Fibrosis Drug Remains Unaffordable for Most

    Years after investing in the small biotechnology company Vertex to encourage the development of drugs to fight cystic fibrosis—a deadly disease that attacks the lungs and digestive system—the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation announced Wednesday that it has sold its royalties for the medication that resulted from that investment for $3.3 billion—the largest windfall ever made by…

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      Rio stars recognised at BTF awards

      Double Olympic Champion (2012 and 2016) Alistair Brownlee was named Olympic Athlete of the Year and Elite Male Athlete of the Year at the British Triathlon Federation’s annual awards dinner. Advertisement  “This year was all about the Olympic Games, so to achieve that goal was fantastic – and this award is just the cherry on…

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        UFC Fight Night Notes from the Fan Q and A

        by Paul Fontaine for WrestlingObserver.com Prior to the weigh-ins, UFC held a special Q and A for the fans, featuring UFC Commentator Jon Anik, #4 ranked welterweight contender Tyron Woodley and unbeaten Bantamweight from Team Alpha Male, Cody Garbrandt. Here were the highlights of the Q and A:   Elias Theodorou made a cameo. “How…

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