Cassidy Decries Child Vax Changes; First GLP-1 Pill for Obesity; ‘Super-Flu’ Season?
(MedPage Today) — Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Sen. Bill Cassidy, MD (R-La.), who previously cast a key vote to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS Secretary, said the CDC’s reduction of the childhood immunization…
MAKE AMERICA AFFORDABLE (AND TRIM) AGAIN: Novo Nordisk launches Wegovy weight-loss pill in US, trigg
MAKE AMERICA AFFORDABLE (AND TRIM) AGAIN: Novo Nordisk launches Wegovy weight-loss pill in US, triggering price war. The Danish pharmaceutical company said on Monday that its once-a-day Wegovy pill, which received approval from the US regulator just before Christmas, was now available in the country. It launched the drug – the first and only pill […]
Arrowhead Enters Obesity Chat by Doubling Tirzepatide’s Weight Loss in Combo Study
Arrowhead heralded the results as proof of concept that inhibiting the Activin E pathway can improve body composition and enhance weight loss as compared to tirzepatide alone, particularly in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Withings Body Scan 2 Is A Smart Scale For People On Ozempic
An advanced smart scale, Withings claims the Body Scan 2 should be of particular interest to those going through perimenopause or using GLP-1 weight loss treatments.
STAT+: Telehealth companies swoop in to offer Wegovy pill
You’re reading the web edition of STAT’s Health Tech newsletter, our guide to how technology is transforming the life sciences. Sign up to get it delivered in your inbox every Tuesday and Thursday. Katie Palmer writes: As drugmaker Novo Nordisk launched the pill version of its popular obesity medication Wegovy on Monday, it aimed to capture patients […]
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about AI-designed drugs, an Arrowhead obesity med, and more
Top of the morning to you, and a fine one it is, despite the gray skies hovering over the Pharmalot campus. We are doing our best to maintain sunny spirits, though, because once again, we recall some helpful wisdom from the Morning Mayor, who taught us that “Every new day should be unwrapped like a […]
OPKO Health Bets on RAYALDEE and Pipeline Progress for 2026 Growth
OPKO Health, Inc. OPK is well-poised for growth in the coming quarters, supported by the potential of RAYALDEE. The optimism surrounding the stock is backed by RAYALDEE’s performance and strategic partnerships. However, stiff competition and overdependence on RAYALDEE pose concerns. Shares of this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company have declined 4.5% over the past six months […]
ADHD drugs work, but not the way experts thought – The Washington Post
ADHD drugs work, but not the way experts thought The Washington Post New study shows stimulants work on brain reward, motivation, and wakefulness. psychologytoday.com ADHD Drugs Work Differently? Infant Screen Time; GLP-1 Psychological Side Effects MedPage Today ADHD stimulants don’t work the way we thought they did New Atlas How Do These ADHD Medications Work in the Brain? The […]
Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Pagaya, Eli Lilly and Weatherford
For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – January 6, 2026 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Pagaya Technologies Ltd. PGY, Eli Lilly LLY and Weatherford International WFRD. 3 Top-Ranked Stocks to Buy in 2026 As we enter a new year, the opportunity set in the stock market remains compelling. The US economy has proven more […]
The Zacks Analyst Blog Eli Lilly, Medtronic, Intuitive Surgical, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Johnson & Johnson
For Immediate Releases Chicago, IL – January 6, 2026 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include Eli Lilly and Co. LLY, Medtronic plc MDT, […]