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The race for the leading next-gen weight-loss drug is still on

Two recent disappointing clinical trials of highly-anticipated weight-loss drugs have made it clear that it is too early to crown any winners in the...

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Office vacancies hit a new high in 2024 despite return-to-office push

Despite pressure from the county’s biggest companies to get workers back in the office, the rise of hybrid and remote work has led to record-high...

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Trump's Ozempic tariffs, Zepbound on Medicare, and rising drug prices: Pharma news roundup

El Lilly’s blockbuster weight-loss drug Zepbound is now eligible for coverage under Medicare prescription drug plans, when prescribed to treat...

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New drugs mean higher prices: report

The cost of prescription drugs is set to climb in 2025 and beyond, according to TD Cowen’s 30th Annual Drug Pricing survey.Read more...

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Trump’s play for Greenland could make Ozempic more expensive

Denmark is the latest in a series of countries that President-elect Donald Trump has threatened with tariffs — joining a list that includes the 26...

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The most and least expensive weight loss drugs, ranked

Sales of blockbuster weight-loss drugs have surged in 2024 and are projected to continue rising in the coming years. The medications, which belong to...

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This free tool uses AI to appeal insurance denials — which may have be denied by AI

A Silicon Valley software engineer is leveraging her technological expertise to help patients use AI to fight back against health insurance claim...

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Zepbound can now be covered by Medicare

El Lilly’s (LLY) blockbuster weight-loss drug Zepbound is now eligible for Medicare coverage. The news could significantly expand access to the...

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Even Hims & Hers is giving Trump money

The millennial-focused digital health company Hims & Hers (HIMS) has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund.Read...

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FTC Chair Lina Khan hopes Trump admin won't strike 'sweetheart' deals with Amazon and Meta

Outgoing U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan said Tuesday that she hopes her successor in the incoming Trump administration will...

07.01.2025 1

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Google's anti-aging company just released 'disappointing' drug trial results

Google’s (GOOGL) anti-aging company Calico released disappointing trial results of its first ever drug.Read more...

07.01.2025 1

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This is how often people around the world go to the doctor's

You can learn a lot about a country’s healthcare system just by looking at how often people go to the doctor. This figure can tell you about the...

07.01.2025 5

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The person with the first severe case of the H5N1 bird flu in the U.S. has died

The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed the death of the first person to contract a severe case of H5N1 bird flu in the U.S.Read more...

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Disney and FuboTV are teaming up in the streaming wars

Disney (DIS) announced on Monday that it will be merging its Hulu Live TV business with FuboTV (FUBO). The deal will allow Disney to continue...

06.01.2025 1

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The largest health insurance companies that control nearly 75% of the market, ranked

Over the past few years the health insurance industry has experienced a series of major mergers and acquisitions, further consolidating power into...

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Broccoli sold in Walmarts across the U.S. is recalled over listeria concerns

After a year packed with food recalls, 2025 is kicking off with yet another one — a broccoli recall over listeria concerns.Read more...

03.01.2025 3

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Big Pharma just hiked prices for more than 250 drugs

Pharmaceutical companies are raising the price of over 250 brand drugs this year.Read more...

02.01.2025 1

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Hospitals have to follow these new transparent-pricing rules

The new year has brought another round of updates to federal hospital price-transparency rules.Read more...

02.01.2025 1

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Weight loss drugs are changing the game, Eli Lilly exec says — but many still can't get them

Obesity is a major global health crisis, especially in the United States, but newer weight-loss drugs like Eli Lilly’s (LLY) Zepbound could offer...

02.01.2025 10

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Bird flu mutations in the US's first severe H5N1 case may boost the virus's ability to infect humans

Genetic analysis of H5N1 bird flu viruses from a severely ill patient in Louisiana revealed multiple mutations that may enhance the virus’s ability...

27.12.2024 4

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The FDA just approved Eli Lilly's Zepbound for sleep apnea — and Medicare coverage could be next

Eli Lilly (LLY) announced today that its blockbuster weight-loss drug Zepbound was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as the...

21.12.2024 4

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A next-gen Ozempic falls short in a drug trial — and Novo Nordisk stock plunges 20%

Novo Nordisk (NVO) released mixed clinical-trial results for its potential Ozempic successor on Friday, leaving Wall Street disappointed.Read more...

20.12.2024 4

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A millionaire tech 'biohacker' is microdosing Zepbound in pursuit of youth

Bryan Johnson, the tech entrepreneur and millionaire who became famous for infusing his son’s plasma into his blood in an effort to prolong his...

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How to survive the holidays while you're on Ozempic or other weight loss drugs

For many people, the holidays mean large family dinners with filling sides, sweet treats, and festive drinks — all things for which weight-loss...

19.12.2024 5

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Weight loss drugs are getting people to the doctor. Now comes the wave of long-ignored diagnoses

Popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are boosting the use of healthcare in the U.S., leading to an uptick in patients getting...

17.12.2024 4

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Trump says RFK Jr. is going to be 'much less radical than you think'

President-elect Donald Trump answered a number of questions regarding his healthcare agenda during a press conference Monday at his Mar-a-Lago...

16.12.2024 4

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RFK Jr. says Ozempic and other weight-loss meds can't replace a healthy lifestyle

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has shed more light on his...

12.12.2024 10

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The NLRB says Love is Blind contestants are employees. Here's what it means for Netflix

Contestants on Netflix’s (NFLX) hit dating reality TV show “Love is Blind” must be classified as employees, the National Labor Relations Board...

12.12.2024 4

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Eli Lilly is partnering with Ro to make it easier than ever to get Zepbound

Eli Lilly (LLY) has announced it will make lower-priced, single-dose vials of its popular weight-loss treatment Zepound available on telehealth...

11.12.2024 5

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Disney says it isn't bailing on traditional TV yet—but its rivals might

Disney (DIS) has no plans to sell its traditional broadcast and cable networks, setting itself apart from competitors who are actively considering...

15.11.2024 2

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Amazon and Big Media are discovering that free streaming is a mixed bag

Amazon (AMZN) is shutting down Freevee, its free streaming service, as part of a broader effort to trim costs and streamline its video division....

15.11.2024 2

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Amazon is getting into the erectile dysfunction business

Amazon (AMZN) has been steadily expanding into healthcare, and now it’s setting its sights on telehealth companies like Hims & Hers (HIMS) and...

14.11.2024 1

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Disney's streaming business is hitting its stride

Disney’s streaming business continues to shine, turning a profit for the second quarter in a row.Read more...

14.11.2024 2

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Disney is looking to replace CEO Bob Iger in 2026. Here's who might succeed him

Disney’s search for the next leader of the House of Mouse is heating up, as a deadline to name a successor to outgoing Disney CEO Bob Iger has...

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23andMe is falling apart

23andMe (ME), the company that popularized at-home DNA tests, announced on Tuesday that its sales took a hit during its most recent quarter. The...

12.11.2024 1

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Costco is recalling almost 80,000 pounds of butter because apparently people don't know butter has milk

Costco (COST) recalled nearly 80,000 pounds of its store-brand butter products last month because they were missing a legally-required allergy...

12.11.2024 2

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Disney earnings are coming. Here's what to watch for

Disney (DIS), one of the oldest and most beloved entertainment brands in the world, is set to report its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday...

12.11.2024 1

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4 streaming services people are least likely to cancel — and 5 they're more likely to pause

A growing number of subscribers to video streaming services such as Netflix (NFLX) and Hulu (DIS) are pausing their subscriptions with plans to...

11.11.2024 1

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Forget canceling Netflix: More people are just pausing streaming subscriptions instead of quitting

A growing number of subscribers to video streaming services such as Netflix (NFLX) and Hulu (DIS) are pausing their subscriptions with plans to...

11.11.2024 1

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8 top apps for losing weight

Obesity rates have been steadily rising around the world for decades. Globally, obesity among adults has more than doubled since 1990, reaching 1...

11.11.2024 3

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The FDA wants to ban a common ingredient in over-the-counter cold and allergy medications

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that it is proposing a new rule to stop the use of an ingredient in popular over-the-...

07.11.2024 1

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What can't Ozempic and other weight loss drugs cure?

It seems like every day a new study emerges linking Ozempic and similar drugs to new health benefits. Ozempic is part of a drug class known as...

06.11.2024 10

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A movie theater revival is coming this fall — and beyond

The movie theater industry is staging a comeback. A strong summer box office is paving the way for billions of dollars in planned investments for...

22.09.2024 4

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People watched 94 billion hours of Netflix in the first half of 2024, CEO says

People around the world watched a whopping 94 billion hours of Netflix (NFLX) during the first half of the year. According to the streaming...

18.09.2024 1

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Off-brand Ozempic, Roche stock woes, and Eli Lilly's weekly insulin: Pharma news round up

The psychology-based digital healthcare platform Noom announced this week that it’s now offering off-brand weight loss drugs starting at $149. Roche...

13.09.2024 1

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Eli Lilly's weekly insulin is running into the same issue Novo Nordisk's did

Eli Lilly (LLY) said on Tuesday that its experimental weekly insulin, efsitora, worked just as well as daily doses for patients with type 1...

10.09.2024 1

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An experimental weight loss drug’s side effects have Roche stock tumbling

Roche stock slid Monday morning after a conference poster highlighted data regarding the side effects patients experienced during an early-stage...

09.09.2024 1

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A new weight loss drug from an Eli Lily partner targets the elderly

BioAge Labs, a biopharmaceutical startup focused on obesity drugs and an Eli Lilly (LLY) collaborator, filed for an initial public offering on...

04.09.2024 1

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Cancer deaths in men will almost double by 2050, study says

Cancer cases and deaths among men worldwide are expected to nearly double, according a new study published Monday in Cancer — a scientific...

13.08.2024 2

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