Healthy Returns: Novo Nordisk scoops up Chinese obesity drug to compete with Eli Lilly

Novo Nordisk cuts Wegovy prices, following similar move by Zepbound-maker Eli Lilly

Makers of the popular obesity treatments Wegovy and Zepbound are cutting prices for people without insurance

ABC News - Mar. 5

Novo Nordisk's next-gen obesity drug CagriSema had investors excited. Now they're not so sure

Novo Nordisk's hopes of heralding a new era of obesity treatment with its next-generation CagriSema drug may be in doubt after a series of trial results have left investors feeling unsatisfied.

CNBC - 1d

Healthy Returns: Wegovy is linked to an increased risk of hair loss, study suggests

Novo Nordisk's weight loss drug Wegovy is linked to an increased risk of hair loss, a study suggests. Meanwhile, Dexcom received a warning letter from FDA.

CNBC - Mar. 11

Novo Nordisk shares fall on latest trial results for new obesity drug

Participants with type 2 diabetes had an average weight loss of 15.7 per cent after 68 weeks on CagriSema

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Novo Nordisk shares fall 6.3% after latest trial results for its next-generation weight loss drug

Shares of Novo Nordisk fell sharply on Monday, after the firm published results from the latest clinical trial of its CagriSema weight-loss drug.

CNBC - Mar. 10

Zepbound copycats remain online despite FDA ban

Copycat versions of Eli Lilly's diabetes drug Mounjaro and obesity drug Zepbound were supposed to go away this week. They're still available on some websites.

CNBC - 3d

Roche shares pop 5% on $5.3 billion obesity drug deal with Zealand Pharma

Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche said Wednesday that it had struck a deal worth up to $5.3 billion to develop Zealand Pharma's obesity drug candidate.

CNBC - Mar. 12

Eli Lilly will soon release key data on its weight loss pill. Here's why it could be a game-changer

The trial results are critical, as it brings Eli Lilly's pill one step closer to becoming a new, needle-free alternative for weight loss and diabetes.

CNBC - 1d

Roche takes big step in weight-loss field with $5.3 billion deal. Novo Nordisk shares fall.

Swiss drugmaker Roche on Wednesday announced a major deal in the weight-loss category, agreeing to pay up to $5.3 billion to Zealand Pharma in a licensing and development deal.

MarketWatch - Mar. 12

The market comeback continues — plus, a key catalyst is on the horizon for Eli Lilly

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

CNBC - 1d

SAP leapfrogs Novo Nordisk to become Europe’s most valuable company

Milestone caps a 40% rally in past year for German software group

Financial Times - 1d

Hikma races to launch generic versions of blockbuster obesity drugs

Pharma group looks to take advantage as Wegovy and Ozempic start to go off patent next year

Financial Times - Mar. 9

Man gets prison in U.S. for helping pressure Chinese expat to return home

A real estate businessman who aided a Chinese effort to pressure an expatriate to return home has been sentenced to over a year in a U.S. prison.

NBC News - 4d

Weight Loss Drug Will Be Offered for $499 a Month for Some Patients

Some commercially insured patients stand to save $150 per month on Wegovy, a popular obesity medication. Patients on Medicare and Medicaid are not eligible.

The New York Times - Mar. 5

Accused Guatemalan drug trafficker wanted in US is captured in Mexico

One of Guatemala’s most wanted drug traffickers has been captured in Mexico and returned to Guatemala to await extradition to the United States

ABC News - Mar. 12

Kristaps Porziņġis 'hoping for a healthy return soon' while dealing with viral illness

The All-Star center has missed seven games now for the Celtics while dealing with the illness.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11

Healthy Returns: What to know about the U.S. measles outbreak

The latest on the measles outbreak in the U.S. Also, Google shares updates on its health-care business.

CNBC - Mar. 18

Is Livvy Dunne competing for LSU gymnastics in SEC Championships?

The SEC Gymnastics Championships are Saturday night. But will LSU star Livvy Dunne return to the lineup after her injury earlier this month?

Yahoo Sports - 3d

China executed four Canadians for drug crimes, says Ottawa

The Chinese embassy in Canada said evidence for the Canadians' crimes was "solid and sufficient".

BBC News - 5d

Taiwan's leader says tougher measures needed to counter stepped-up Chinese infiltration and spying

Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te says tougher measures are needed to counter stepped-up Chinese infiltration, spying and other efforts to weaken the island’s defenses

ABC News - Mar. 13

TE Travis Vokolek signs 1-year tender with Arizona Cardinals to return in 2025

It was a formality, but TE Travis Vokolek returns to the Cardinals to compete for a roster spot in 2025.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Why Brussels’ €150bn defence pot is a test case for the EU’s arms strategy

Also in this newsletter: A dangerous drug addiction, and Russia’s reliance on Chinese cars

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Push-up power! The exercise you need for a healthy, happy life – and eight ways to make it easier

Fast, free and phenomenally effective, push-ups are an unbeatable way to build the muscle you need every day – all the way into old age. Here’s how to master them, even if you’ve previously ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Commanders WR Noah Brown did not want to be anywhere else

Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown is healthy and excited to return in 2025.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Arrested Philippine ex-President Duterte to face legacy of thousands killed in drug crackdown

Philippine ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, who left a savage legacy over his deadly anti-drugs crackdown, was arrested on an international warrant as he returned to Manila

ABC News - Mar. 11

FDA staff return to crowded offices, broken equipment and missing chairs

Thousands of Food and Drug Administration employees are returning to the office to find overflowing parking lots, cramped workspaces and missing equipment

ABC News - Mar. 17

FDA staff return to crowded offices, broken equipment and missing chairs

Thousands of Food and Drug Administration employees are returning to the office to find overflowing parking lots, cramped workspaces and missing equipment

ABC News - Mar. 17

Mainland Chinese investors snap up a record amount of Hong Kong stocks to play AI

Mainland Chinese investors are piling into the Hong Kong stock market at record volumes as its tech-heavy Hang Seng Index trades around three-year highs.

CNBC - Mar. 11

Chinese EV maker BYD says new fast-charging system could be as quick as filling up a tank

BYD reveals new platform with charging speeds of 1,000 kW, which would be twice as fast as Tesla’s superchargers. Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD has unveiled a new charging system that it ...

The Guardian - Mar. 18

Applications for jobless benefits inch up, but layoffs remain low, labor market healthy

Slightly more Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain historically low.

NBC News - 5d

Marriage triples risk of obesity in men – but not women, study reveals

Polish research also finds increased risk of both sexes being overweight if married. Marriage triples the risk of obesity for men, but does not affect women, according to research.. Global obesity ...

The Guardian - Mar. 12

Chinese EV giant BYD outpaces Tesla with annual sales of more than $100 billion

Chinese automaker BYD reported annual revenue of 777 billion yuan ($107 billion) for 2024, leapfrogging U.S. rival Tesla as competition between the two electric vehicle rivals heats up.

NBC News - 12h

Anthony Davis' return is admirable, but misguided as Mavericks compete for a Play-In spot they shouldn't want

Davis, out since Feb. 8, scored 12 points in his first game back from an adductor strain

CBS Sports - 1d

BYD shares hit record high on 5-minute EV charging claims

Chinese electric vehicle maker says new models can compete with refuelling times for petrol cars

Financial Times - Mar. 18

Nelly Korda, amateur star Rianne Malixi among those competing in JM Eagle LA Championship

Malixi returns to El Caballero Country Club, where she won the 2025 U.S. Girls' Junior.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Green Bay Packers reportedly agree to terms with ex-Chiefs receiver/returner Mecole Hardman

The Packers are signing Kansas City free agent receiver Mecole Hardman, according to ESPN. The 27-year-old will compete for both returner positions.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19

Chinese AI start-ups overhaul business models after DeepSeek’s success

The country’s top groups are re-evaluating their strategies as they race to remain competitive

Financial Times - 1d

Track preview: Southeastern boys return experience, girls' numbers up

The Southeastern boys return experience with seniors and juniors, while the girls have higher numbers than in the past.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Rodrigo Duterte’s lawyers call for his return to Philippines after ICC arrest

Daughter accuses government of ‘kidnapping’ ex-president as victims of ‘war on drugs’ express jubilation at arrest. Lawyers for Rodrigo Duterte have demanded that he be returned to Manila in a ...

The Guardian - Mar. 12

Healthy Returns: Novo Nordisk scoops up Chinese obesity drug to compete with Eli Lilly

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