Eli Lilly
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healthMedicare Launches Pilot Program for Weight-Loss Drugs Wegovy, Zepbound
A new Medicare bridge program will cover popular weight-loss medications like Wegovy and Zepbound for eligible older adults starting July 1st, with a $50 monthly copay.
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healthHealth Canada Approves Zepbound for Sleep Apnea in Obese Adults
The weight-loss drug becomes the first GLP-1 medication authorized in Canada to treat obstructive sleep apnea linked to obesity, offering a new option alongside CPAP therapy.
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healthBoehringer's Obesity Drug Shows Promising Weight Loss, Flagging Tolerability Concerns
Boehringer Ingelheim releases detailed phase 3 obesity drug data: 16.6% weight loss, significant liver fat reduction, but tolerability issues spark investor sell-off.
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healthGLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic Show Broad Cancer Protection Promise
Multiple studies at ASCO 2024 show GLP-1 drugs reduce cancer risk and improve outcomes across tumor types, with potential benefits tied to inflammation reduction and weight loss.
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healthSingle Gene-Editing Dose Slashes Bad Cholesterol by 62% in Early Trial
A one-time infusion of VERVE-102 gene-editing therapy reduced LDL cholesterol by 62% in a small Phase I trial, offering hope for a permanent fix.
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healthFrance Becomes First EU Country to Reimburse Weight-Loss Drugs
France will start covering costs of Wegovy and Mounjaro from June 15, a historic move making it the first EU nation to offer permanent reimbursement for GLP-1 weight-loss medications.
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healthEli Lilly Invests $3.83 Billion in Vaccine Biotechs
Eli Lilly acquires three vaccine biotechs for up to $3.83bn to target shingles, antimicrobial resistance, and Epstein-Barr virus.
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financeGoldman Flags Risk in AI-Driven Rally, Picks 'Insensitive' Stocks
Goldman Sachs warns market concentration around AI creates risk, unveils portfolio of stocks with positive earnings but low AI sensitivity.