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Online pharmacies must see patients before giving them weight-loss jabs
Online pharmacies will no longer be allowed to use customer pictures or questionnaires as evidence.BBC News - 14h -
Weight Loss Drugs and Their Lesser Known Side Effects on Relationships
Doctors warn about their physical side effects, but they can also have unexpected effects on intimacy.The New York Times - 1d -
The 10 must-see fights in February: Benavidez-Morrell, 'Tank' Davis' return
From the Artur Beterbiev-Dmitry Bivol rematch, to Gervonta Davis' return, Nick Parkinson picks February's best fights.ESPN - 3d -
Americans split on using weight loss drugs to treat obesity: Survey
Americans are split on using weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy to treat obesity or weight-related conditions, according to a survey published Friday. The new Associated Press (AP)-NORC ...The Hill - 3d -
Young people say they'd elect a 'strong leader'. I say give more of them the vote | Polly Toynbee
Given what gen Z have been through, it’s no wonder they’re not impressed by democracy. But giving them a real stake in it could change everything. For God’s sake don’t give them the vote! Many ...The Guardian - 4d -
The tragic reality of Cuba’s medical brigades. The US must lead the charge against them.
Cuba's communist regime has a history of exploiting its medical personnel by forcing them to work in difficult conditions and restricting their travel and communication rights, and it is time for ...The Hill - 5d -
Pharmacists issue warning over weight-loss jab sales
Pharmacists say they are aware of people being wrongly prescribed weight-loss drugs.BBC News - Jan. 27 -
Increase regulation of online sale of weight-loss jabs, pharmacists say
Current rules leave door open for medicines to be supplied without appropriate patient consultation, association says. Pharmacies are demanding tougher regulation of the online sale of weight-loss ...The Guardian - Jan. 27 -
‘Skinny jabs’ are turning slimmers teetotal – and drinks companies are feeling the loss
As the public rejoice at shedding weight, the likes of Wegovy seem to be controlling other bad habits – in particular drinking to excess. ‘My alcohol intake has plummeted,” says Hannah. “Since ...The Guardian - Jan. 26 -
Novo Nordisk shares pop on early-stage weight loss drug trial results
The Danish pharmaceutical giant reported positive early-stage results for its once weekly amycretin obesity drug.CNBC - Jan. 24 -
Thai LGBTQ+ couples register marriages as law gives them equal status
LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand have experienced a life-changing occasion, registering thir marriages legally on the first day a law took effect granting them the same rights as heterosexual couplesABC News - Jan. 23 -
'We've changed the narrative': Notre Dame sees bright future despite loss
Despite a painful loss in the CFP finale, Notre Dame has set a foundation for more success.ESPN - Jan. 21 -
Federal debt as far as the eye can see — and them some
The Congressional Budget Office projects the federal deficit will continue to rise, reaching $2.7 trillion by 2035, due to legislation passed by Joe Biden and Democrats. The new para-government ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Weight-loss jabs linked to reduced risk of 42 conditions including dementia
Psychotic disorders also among conditions found less likely when people with diabetes took medications found in jabs. People with diabetes taking medications found in weight-loss jabs have a ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Weight-loss drugs may boost health in many ways, say researchers
New weight-loss drugs have broad health benefits but also come with risks, researchers warn.BBC News - Jan. 20 -
See who attended church with Donald Trump before inauguration
Photos are emerging showing who was in attendance at St. John’s Church with Donald Trump before his second inauguration. Familiar faces include Joe Rogan, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Pam Bondi, ...NBC News - Jan. 20 -
I’m an A&E nurse – and in my hospital right now, we can’t give patients the dignified care they need | Susie
Injured people are being seen in viewing rooms for dead bodies. I love my job, but I don’t know how much longer I can cope. Susie (not her real name) is a senior nurse in an A&E ward at a London ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Arsenal's lack of depth sees them slip in title race
The clamor for the Gunners to spend money will reach deafening levels after Saturday's draw vs. Aston Villa.ESPN - Jan. 18 -
Woman loses 'everything' in LA fire just weeks before giving birth
Chloe Garcia, who is seven months pregnant, and her family recently lost their Altadena, California, home in the Eaton Fire.ABC News - Jan. 17 -
Roki Sasaki says he's signing with Dodgers, giving them monster Japanese trio in rotation
The 23-year-old phenom is joining Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the Dodgers.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17 -
White House says popular weight-loss drug Ozempic subject to Medicare talks
Analysts at Argus Research say the stock is now trading at 22 times its estimated 2025 earnings.MarketWatch - Jan. 17 -
Medicare announces weight-loss drugs, including Ozempic, will be up for price negotiations
The Biden administration on Friday released its next round of prescription drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations, which includes Ozempic.NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Medicare to Negotiate Lower Prices for Weight-Loss Drugs
The government is expected to pay lower prices for Ozempic and Wegovy starting in 2027. The Trump administration will decide whether to expand coverage for millions of Americans.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Kim Kardashian wants higher pay rate for inmate firefighters: 'I see them as heroes'
Kim Kardashian is calling on California's government to raise the pay rate for the state's incarcerated firefighters battling the devastating L.A. fires.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 14 -
Eli Lilly CEO expects new weight loss pill to be approved next year
Eli Lilly and its rivals are working to develop more convenient options than the injectable Zepbound and Wegovy, which dominate the weight loss drug market.CNBC - Jan. 13 -
Eli Lilly strikes deal for cancer treatment, gives timeline for weight loss pill
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - Jan. 13 -
An investing experiment let traders see headlines a day in advance—1 in 6 of them went broke
A study from financial firm Elm Wealth let traders see newspaper headlines a day in advance. The average gain: just 3.2%.CNBC - Jan. 13 -
'I feel blessed to get weight-loss jab' - but can the NHS afford it for all?
We meet some of the first NHS patients, as expert says funding everyone eligible would "bankrupt" the service.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Steelers see season end with fifth straight loss
Russell Wilson and the Steelers saw their season end in a 28-14 loss to the Ravens in the AFC wild-card round, the franchise's sixth straight playoff loss.ESPN - Jan. 12 -
Biden gives Pope Francis highest civilian honor before leaving office
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction to Pope Francis days before leaving the White House. Biden, who is only the second Catholic president in U.S. history, ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
High cost of weight loss drugs drives employers to require nutrition counseling, in boost for startups
Startup Virta Health saw 60% revenue growth last year, topping $100 million, driven by demand for its employer weight loss management program.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
Farage, Musk and Trump: they crave your attention. Don’t give it to them | Andy Beckett
Populist trolling thrives on the oxygen of publicity. It’s on all of us – media and voters – to start looking away. Even more than other forms of politics, populism needs an audience. Populist ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Most of the world's 35,000 online pharmacies are run illegally, U.S. warns
Ninety-six percent of online pharmacies were found to violate the law, meaning they were operating without a license and selling medications without prescriptions.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
US warns of risk from most of world’s online pharmacies
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative warned there’s a risk of ineffective or dangerous drugs from online pharmacies that are being illegally run. In a report released Wednesday, the office ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may be up for Medicare price negotiations — will Trump support it?
Medicare’s drug pricing negotiations — the first of their kind in the United States, passed under President Joe Biden — face an uncertain future in the incoming Trump administration.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Smith dumps Diageo stake over impact of weight-loss drugs on alcohol demand
Veteran stockpicker sells shares in spirits brand because drinks sector is being ‘impacted negatively’Financial Times - Jan. 9 -
USTR warns of risks from online pharmacies in its 'notorious markets' report
An annual U.S. government report on “notorious markets” known for counterfeiting and other violations of intellectual property says that nearly all 35,000 online pharmacies around the world are ...ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Open borders defy rising nationalism in Europe. We must protect them | Alexander Hurst
Reimposing passport checks in the Schengen area creates new political lines in our minds – and that poses its own danger. With so many economic and political challenges looming, the EU nevertheless ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Jim Cramer explores why consumer goods stocks are seeing losses
CNBC's Jim Cramer reviewed Monday's market action and gave his take on why a large swath of stocks are notching losses.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
He Owns the Worst Gloves in Hockey, and He’s Not Giving Them Up
The Bruins star Brad Marchand has an endorsement deal that allows him to get new gloves whenever he wants. He won’t take advantage of it.The New York Times - Jan. 6