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News provided by Share this article Share toX A roundup of the most newsworthy healthcare press releases from PR Newswire, including new acquisitions, Breast Cancer Awareness Month news and new efforts in lowering the cost of vital medications. NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 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. This acquisition aligns Lilly's genetic medicine capabilities with opportunity to expand gene therapy's potential to alleviate the burden of age-related diseases. This milestone underscores the robust data supporting oral semaglutide and demonstrates Novo Nordisk's cardiometabolic leadership and commitment to people living with chronic disease. Evernorth will transition toward a new model where discounts negotiated with drug companies are available upfront to Americans buying their medications. This new approach will cut out the complex post-purchase rebate process by making the discounted price of the drug readily available and transparent from the start. By turning the bathroom into a connected, data-informed health and wellness hub, Kohler Health empowers individuals to turn ordinary routines into proactive, personalized experiences. Trending Topics Among the health news that was distributed in October, the PR Newswire team was able spot several larger stories that highlight the trends shaping the industry. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and many organizations worked hard to spread the word. MedStar Health announced a national survey to spread awareness on advances in breast cancer screening. Pink Aid celebrated its 15th anniversary of helping to deliver emergency financial aid to breast cancer patients. Meanwhile, Breastcancer.org launched an auction to raise funds for breast cancer organizations across the world. Studying mental health: News on mental health continued to trend into October and doesn't look like it will stop anytime soon. CallTrackingMetrics announced new research into the public's perception of mental healthcare availability, and why it's needed sooner rather than later. The Catalight Foundation showcased the results of a new, peer-reviewed study into how autistic youth are more likely to be hospitalized for mental health reasons over non-autistic youth. And YMCA of Greensboro Camp Weaver hosted a new, statewide council of teens to promote mental health and wellness for all teens across North Carolina. A focus on teens health: More news broke of increasing efforts to guarantee the health and safety of growing teens. Thinx, Inc. launched a giveaway to help teens girls feel secure and supported during extracurricular activities while on their period. The National Safety Council is expanding efforts to provide free resources to parents, caregivers and others to keep new, young drivers both independent and safe. Along those same lines, Mindr announced the launch of a brand new platform, a pocket-sized breathalyzer, to fight against teenage impaired driving and encourage smarter decision-making. Do you have a health press release to distribute? Sign up with PR Newswire to share your story with the audiences who matter most. Helping Journalists Stay Up to Date on Industry News These are just a few of the recent press releases that consumers and the media should know about. 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