Novo Nordisk's obesity fighting drugs fatten Denmark's economy

Novo Nordisk's obesity-fighting drugs fatten Denmark's economy

Danish company Novo Nordisk has a market cap larger than the entire country's GDP. As it grows, it's having an impact on other industries.

Top stories - CBS News - November 3

With Novo Nordisk success, is there a "Nokia risk" for Denmark?

Correspondent Jon Wertheim revisits 60 Minutes' coverage of former mobile giant Nokia and discusses potential risks for the Danish economy.

Top stories - CBS News - November 3

Weight loss drug industry injects wealth into Novo Nordisk home country

Drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have slimmed down Hollywood stars — and millions of non-celebrities worldwide— while adding great heft to the economy of Novo Nordisk's home country, Denmark.

Top stories - CBS News - November 3

Novo Nordisk Launches Wegovy Weight-Loss Drug in China

The first prescription for the drug in China will reportedly be issued at a public hospital in Shanghai this week and will cost about $193 for a one-month supply of the lowest starter dose.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Ozempic may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, study says

The active ingredient in Ozempic was associated with a 40% to 70% lower risk of a first-time Alzheimer's diagnosis in diabetes patients.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Novo Nordisk's Wegovy Sales Beat Expectations

The pharmaceutical giant’s blockbuster weight-loss drug beat sales expectations in the third quarter, sending shares higher in early trade.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

The Novo Nordisk scientist behind Ozempic, Wegovy weight loss research

Drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have slimmed down Hollywood stars — and millions of non-celebrities worldwide — while adding great heft to the economy of Novo Nordisk’s home country, Denmark.

Novo Nordisk shares jump 8% after Wegovy sales beat expectations

Novo Nordisk on Wednesday reported third quarter earnings broadly in line with expectations and narrowed its 2024 full-year growth guidance.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk nudges higher profit forecast

Novo Nordisk on Wednesday nudged higher its outlook for the year as the drugmaker registered another quarter of strong sales of its weight-loss drugs.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Novo Nordisk asks FDA to ban compounding pharmacies from making Ozempic, Wegovy copies

The Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk argues that semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, are too complex for those manufacturers to make safely.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Novo Nordisk asks FDA to block compounding pharmacies from making Ozempic copycats

Novo Nordisk wants the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent compounding pharmacies from manufacturing their own versions of the company’s popular weight loss drug Wegovy and diabetes ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and Wegovy now available in the U.S. after shortages, FDA says

It is a sign that Novo Nordisk's efforts to ramp up the supply of those drugs are starting to pay off, as demand continues to skyrocket in the U.S.

Business - CNBC - October 30

'I thought I'd die after injecting black market anti-obesity drug'

Paige Roberts was left needing hospital treatment after injections made her vomit for 48 hours.

How we're thinking about Eli Lilly after Trump picked obesity-drug critic RFK Jr. to run HHS

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been a vocal critic of obesity drugs belonging to the fast-growing GLP-1 class.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

Harris, Trump fight for edge on economy as key to victory

The results of the presidential election could come down to which candidate has convinced the American people that they are the best choice to handle the economy. Vice President Harris and former ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Watch out for misuse of obesity jabs, doctors warned

It follows reports of a rise in numbers of people who are not obese, becoming very sick.

Three-Quarters of U.S. Adults Are Now Overweight or Obese

A sweeping new paper reveals the dramatic rise of obesity rates nationwide since 1990.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Denmark: "The Pursuit of Happiness" | 60 Minutes Archive

Why is Denmark among the happiest countries in the world? In 2008, Morley Safer went on a quest to find out.

The Lego Mini Chef restaurant, Denmark — review

In which a meal prepared by tiny plastic people sparks a revelation about hospitality

World - Financial Times - November 7

Great Dane: a tour of Denmark’s culture, countryside and coast

Lakes, saunas, art, food – and Hamlet’s castle. A whistlestop tour of the best that Denmark has to offer. Don’t make small talk with strangers. Or talk about the weather. Or even ask people you ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark is crowned Miss Universe

Victoria Kjær Theilvig, an animal protection advocate who works in the diamond selling business, beat out Miss Nigeria at the end of the competition.

The Land Of Novo I Sunday on 60 Minutes

Denmark—home to some of the world's wealthiest and healthiest people—is now home to Europe's largest company, Novo Nordisk. The company's weight loss wonder drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have slimmed ...

We have a chronic disease epidemic because government has fattened us up

Donald Trump's return to the White House presents an opportunity to overhaul federal dietary guidelines, which lack scientific rigor and have contributed to the chronic disease epidemic in America.

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

China unveils first diagnosis guidelines to battle escalating obesity crisis

Chinese officials published the country’s first set of guidelines to standardize the diagnosis and treatment of obesity amid a national health crisis.

‘Misguided fears’ of nanny state to blame for obesity crisis, peers warn

House of Lords committee calls for ‘long-term’ plan to address disease and ‘broken’ food system in England

World - Financial Times - October 23

Semaglutide linked to reduced arthritis knee pain in people with obesity, study finds

People who lost a significant amount of weight with semaglutide saw major improvements in osteoarthritis knee pain, research published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine finds.

Almost 3 in 4 US adults overweight or obese: Research

Nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults are considered overweight or obese, according to new research published Thursday from The Lancet. The research points to a substantial increase in overweight ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Man hands in 80 firearms and ammunition during Denmark weapons amnesty

Some 80 firearms, 140 kilograms (309 pounds) of ammunition and a hand grenade likely dating to World War II that a man found when he was clearing a house have been handed over to Danish police

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

Spain beat Denmark, secure top spot in NL group

Mikel Oyarzabal and Ayoze Perez scored to give Spain a 2-1 win over hosts Denmark on Friday to secure top spot in their Nations League group and a place in next year's quarterfinals.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark is crowned the 73rd Miss Universe

Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark has been crowned Miss Universe

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Denmark will plant 1 billion trees and convert 10% of farmland into forest

Danish lawmakers have agreed on a deal to plant 1 billion trees and convert 10% of farmland into forest and natural habitats in an effort to reduce fertilizer usage over the next two decades

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

11/03/2024: Election Truth; Unintended Consequences; The Land of Novo

First, how Georgia election officials fight voting misinformation. Then, a look at the consequences of Texas' strict abortion laws. And, meet the Novo Nordisk scientist behind Ozempic, Wegovy.

Top stories - CBS News - November 3

Fat ‘remembering’ past obesity drives yo-yo diet effect, say experts

Research shows fat cells are affected by obesity in a way that alters how they respond to food, potentially for years. Losing weight can be a frustrating game: after months of successful slimming, ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

2 Swedish teens face preliminary terror charges for explosions near the Israeli Embassy in Denmark

Two Swedish teenagers who were arrested in connection with last month's predawn explosions near the Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen are facing preliminary terror charges

World - ABC News - November 7

Denmark launches landmark framework for using AI under EU rules — with Microsoft backing

Denmark unveiled a blueprint on how to use generative AI in the corporate world to help firms get into compliance with strict new regulation from the EU.

Business - CNBC - November 13

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