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Healthcare · Education

Global Vitiligo Foundation Applauds Incyte’s "Moments of Clarity" Campaign for Elevating Patient Voices and Advancing Vitiligo Awareness

MECHANICSBURG, Pa., August 17, 2026--The Global Vitiligo Foundation (GVF) proudly recognizes and supports Incyte’s Moments of Clarity campaign, a powerful storytelling initiative that highlights the lived experiences of individuals with nonsegmental vitiligo. Through authentic patient narratives, the campaign closely aligns with GVF’s mission to improve the quality of life for people affected by vitiligo through education, advocacy, and community connection.

Aug 17 · 15:14Business Wire

Finance · Healthcare

AARD INVESTOR ALERT: Class Action Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. Investors – Holzer & Holzer, LLC Encourages Investors With Losses to Contact the Firm

ATLANTA, Aug. 17, 2026 -- A shareholder class action lawsuit has been filed against Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (“Aardvark”) (NASDAQ: AARD). The lawsuit alleges that Defendants, in Aardvark’s Registration Statement and throughout the Class Period, made false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose material adverse facts, including allegations that: (i) ARD-101 was less safe than Defendants had led investors to believe; and (ii) accordingly, ARD-101’s clinical, regulatory, and commercial prospects were overstated.

Aug 17 · 15:02GlobeNewswire

Healthcare · Biotech & pharma

Zealand Pharma - Transactions related to share buy-back program (week 33, 2026)

Company announcement No. 40 / 2026

Aug 17 · 15:00GlobeNewswire

Healthcare · Travel

MindSeed Expands Access to Specialized Virtual Therapy Across Ontario

Toronto, Ontario--(August 17, 2026) - MindSeed is highlighting its virtual model of mental health care, providing clients across Ontario with access to a centre of clinical excellence without requiring them to travel to a physical clinic.The MindSeed teamTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/11862/309771_d3f06c0804631ad1_001full.jpgBased in Toronto, MindSeed provides virtual therapy to clients across Ontario through a...

Aug 17 · 14:48Newsfile

Finance · Healthcare

Corbus Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

NORWOOD, Mass., Aug. 17, 2026 -- Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRBP), a clinical-stage company focused on new therapies in oncology and obesity, today announced the grant of inducement equity awards outside of the Company's stockholder-approved equity compensation plans to Leonardo Nicacio in connection with his commencement of employment as Chief Medical Officer of the Company. The grants were approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors effective as of August 16, 2026, as inducements material to Mr. Nicacio entering into employment with the Company in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Aug 17 · 14:00GlobeNewswire

Healthcare · Biotech & pharma

Nasus Pharma Reports First Half 2026 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

Appointed Pharma Industry Veteran Brendan O’Grady as Chief Executive Officer

Aug 17 · 12:14GlobeNewswire

SaaS · Healthcare

Health Gorilla Appoints Lidia Niecko-Najjum as Chief Legal Officer and Ryan Smith as Chief Technology Officer

Both executives have worked alongside the company since last fall, shaping its technology and regulatory strategy through a period of sustained network growth. CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., Aug. 17, 2026 -- Health Gorilla, an interoperability platform powering nationwide health data...

Aug 17 · 12:11PR Newswire

Healthcare · Education

Meijer Makes Immunizations More Convenient with New Scheduling Feature and Expanded Mobile Vaccine Offerings

Midwest retailer announces more options to meet customer vaccination needs heading into new school year and cold and flu season GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 17, 2026 -- Meijer is helping more customers take charge of their health by making recommended vaccinations easier to...

Aug 17 · 12:09PR Newswire

Finance · Healthcare

Supra Human Named to Inc. 5000 for Second Consecutive Year, Ranking No. 276 Nationally

Online human performance company ranks No. 34 in Healthcare & Medical following 1,236% three-year revenue growth SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 17, 2026 -- Supra Human, a leading human performance and transformation company founded by former NFL athlete John Madsen and former...

Aug 17 · 12:08PR Newswire

Healthcare · Education

First Ascent Biomedical Names Dr. Gilberto Lopes Chairman of Its Medical Advisory Board

University of Miami medical oncology chief and Sylvester global oncology leader will guide scientific strategy, clinical evidence and the responsible advancement of Functional Precision Oncology MIAMI, Fla., Aug. 17, 2026 -- First Ascent Biomedical, a precision oncology...

Aug 17 · 12:04PR Newswire

Healthcare · Biotech & pharma

Acurx Pharmaceuticals Receives FDA Conditional Acceptance and USPTO Trademark Allowance for the Company's Brand Name for Ibezapolstat

The proposed proprietary name, or brand name, CIFBEZY has received conditional acceptance from the FDA and also federal trademark allowance from the USPTO These initial milestones will form the basis for the commercial identity of Acurx's lead product candidate, ibezapolstat, as the...

Aug 17 · 12:01PR Newswire

Finance · Healthcare

Veradigm to Participate in Two Upcoming Investor Conferences

CHICAGO, August 17, 2026--Veradigm® (OTCMKTS: MDRX), a leading provider of clinical and revenue cycle solutions for independent practices, announced today that management will be participating in the following investor conferences in September.

Aug 17 · 12:01Business Wire