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Mark Zuckerberg tells Meta employees that it's 'going to be a crazy year'

Meta (META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees during a company-wide Q&A session on Thursday that “its going to be a crazy year.”Read more...

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Trump's Medicaid freeze, Ozempic for kidney disease, and 23andMe for sale: Pharma news roundup

President Donald Trump’s move to freeze federal funding for a massive number of government programs impacted Medicaid payment systems across the...

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The Trump administration promises 'greater transparency' in drug price negotiations

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said on Wednesday that it would seek “greater transparency” in drug price negotiations...

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23andMe might sell itself as it runs out of money

23andMe (ME), the company that popularized consumer genetic testing, announced Tuesday that it is once again exploring “strategic alternatives,”...

29.01.2025 4

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Microsoft thinks China's DeepSeek might have used OpenAI's tech before its big breakthrough

Microsoft (MSFT) and OpenAI are investigating whether a group connected to the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek accessed OpenAI’s data without...

29.01.2025 2

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The FDA just approved Ozempic for kidney disease

Novo Nordisk (NVO) announced today that its blockbuster drug Ozempic was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as the first GLP-1...

29.01.2025 3

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Big Pharma has already raised the prices of hundreds of drugs this year

Pharmaceutical companies have already raised the price of over 800 brand-name prescription drugs this year.Read more...

28.01.2025 1

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RFK Jr. is open to lowering drug prices — using a policy championed by Elizabeth Warren

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s nominee for health secretary, reportedly expressed openness to seizing drug patents of high-priced...

28.01.2025 2

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Trump Medicaid freeze seems to lock 72 million Americans out of their health insurance

President Donald Trump’s move to freeze federal funding for a massive number of government programs seems to have impacted Medicaid payment systems...

28.01.2025 1

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Hims & Hers is making a massive bet on a Super Bowl ad this year

The millennial-targeted telehealth company Hims & Hers (HIMS) is spending big bucks on its first ever Super Bowl commercial to hawk its affordable...

28.01.2025 1

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How Netflix won the streaming wars

Nearly 20 years after Netflix (NFLX) debuted its video streaming platform in 2007 the company has been able to maintain — as one Wall Street analyst...

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Egg prices are only going up. Here's why

Americans shoppers are increasingly encountering skyrocketing prices for eggs at grocery stores across the country and in some cases even empty...

27.01.2025 4

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LinkedIn co-founder raises $25 million to take on cancer with AI

LinkedIn (MSFT) co-founder and venture capitalist Reid Hoffman on Monday launched an AI startup aimed at discovering new treatments for cancer.Read...

27.01.2025 5

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The race for the next Ozempic is 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...

21.01.2025 4

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It's trying to bring back the wooly mammoth — and it just got $200 million

Colossal Biosciences, the world’s first company dedicated to bringing back animals from extinction, has secured $200 million in series C funding....

15.01.2025 4

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The 5 most Ozempic states in America — and the 4 least

Diabetes and weight-loss medications, known as GLP-1 or incretin drugs, have taken the world by storm — especially the United States. Popularized by...

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RFK Jr. wants to ban drug ads on TV. It won't be easy

President-elect Donald Trump’s administration is expected to push to ban TV advertising for prescription drugs — but Big Pharma won’t go down...

13.01.2025 6

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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...

11.01.2025 3

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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...

10.01.2025 4

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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...

09.01.2025 8

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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...

09.01.2025 10

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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...

09.01.2025 9

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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...

08.01.2025 3

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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 2

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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 2

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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 6

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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 3

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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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The US is spending $306 million to combat the spread of the bird flu

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is ramping up its bird flu response, by awarding $306 million in funding to boost disease...

03.01.2025 3

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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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Results are in for a new depression drug trial, and they're cratering this stock

Neuroscience company Neumora Therapeutics (NMRA) announced today that its experimental treatment for depression, Navacaprant, fell short of...

03.01.2025 4

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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 2

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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 3

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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 a...

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Belgium is set to ban disposable vapes in 2025

Belgium is banning the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes starting Jan. 1, becoming the first European Union country to do so. Read more...

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Doctors are noticing an uptick in vaccine hesitancy, survey finds

Healthcare professionals in the U.S. have noticed a significant increase in vaccine hesitancy among their patients, according to a survey conducted...

27.12.2024 1

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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...

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A pet food recall over bird flu is linked to a cat's death

A pet food company has issued a recall following the death of a cat in Oregon from the bird flu, according to state officials.Read more...

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FDA elevates Costco's quarter-million egg recall to its highest risk level

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a new warning about thousands of recalled eggs sold at Costco (COST) stores due to potential...

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How to spot Ozempic and other weight loss drug scams online

Skyrocketing demand for Ozempic (NVO), Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs has boosted business for another line of work: online scams.Read more...

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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 6

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Nestle's GLP-1 'shot,' the FDA's Zepbound ruling, and Ozempic lures people to the doctor: Pharma news roundup

Nestle just rolled out a new protein shot drink that it says will help people looking to lose weight manage their hunger and naturally produce...

20.12.2024 5

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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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The FDA declared the Zepbound shortage over—and it's rattling the weight-loss industry

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that the shortage of tirzepatide—the active ingredient in Eli Lilly’s (LLY) popular...

19.12.2024 4

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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...

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