HealthEquity launches GLP-1 telehealth platform
Fitch lowers Jefferson Health’s outlook: 4 things to know
Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health’s outlook was lowered to negative from stable by Fitch. Four things to know: 1. Jefferson Health reported a $196 million operating loss (-1.2%) operating margin in fiscal 2025, which ended June 30. The results include 11 months of Lehigh Valley Health Network activity. Jefferson and Allentown, Pa.-based LVHN merged on Aug. 1, […]
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a troubled Novo plant, pressure on the Novavax board, and much more
Top of the morning to you. Gray skies are hovering overhead right now, but our spirits remain sunny, nonetheless. Why? We will trot out a bit of insight from the Morning Mayor, who would say, “Every new day should be unwrapped like a precious gift.” To celebrate the notion, we are hunting for cups of […]
STAT+: Kailera Therapeutics, an obesity drug startup, raises $600 million
Investors announced one of the biggest private financing rounds of the year for a biotech company Tuesday, pouring $600 million into obesity startup Kailera Therapeutics. Bain Capital’s private equity group led the financing, which also included Royalty Pharma and sovereign wealth funds in Canada and Qatar. Several of Kailera’s founding investors also put more money […]
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Apple, Eli Lilly and Visa
For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – October 14, 2025 – 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: Apple Inc. AAPL, Eli Lilly and Co. LLY […]
Pharmacological Approaches to the Treatment of Skeletal Muscle Aging
Researchers here provide a tour of better known pharmacological targets for the development of drugs to slow or potentially reverse loss of muscle mass and strength with age. The high bar to beat is the effects of resistance exercise, but there is likely merit in drugs that will enhance the improvements provided by resistance exercise, […]
How to Handle Patients Who Just Want a GLP-1 Prescription
There are tools and tips for clinicians to handle patients with a single-minded goal of starting GLP-1s. Medscape Medical News
BF Biosciences Launches Zeptide in Pakistan to Target Diabetes and Obesity
BF Biosciences Limited has announced the commercial launch of Zeptide® (Tirzepatide), a next-generation therapy for Type 2 diabetes and obesity, now available in Pakistan in a user-friendly, pre-filled syringe. The company, a trailblazer in Pakistan’s biopharmaceutical sector, disclosed the development in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) earlier today. Zeptide® contains Tirzepatide, a […]
Breaking: Italy’s Maia Ventures launches $64m agrifood fund backed by EIF and others
Italy-based impact fund Maia Ventures has launched its first fund at €55 million ($64 million) that will support early-stage food and ag ventures addressing health, resilience, and efficiency in the food system. The fund is fully operational and has already made six investments to date. As an impact fund, Maia’s investment areas fall into three […]
Are Patients Microdosing GLP-1s Without Your Knowledge?
Telehealth companies are offering patients microdoses and oral GLP-1 agents. Medscape Medical News