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Biotech and Pharma May Benefit from Trump's FDA Pick Makary, Analysts Predict

Biotech and Pharma May Benefit from Trump's FDA Pick Makary, Analysts Predict

Amgen reports that its obesity drug led to up to 20% weight loss after one year, without any plateau.

Amgen reports that its obesity drug led to up to 20% weight loss after one year, without any plateau.

Mid-stage Trial Shows Impressive Results for Eli Lilly's Cholesterol Pill

Mid-stage Trial Shows Impressive Results for Eli Lilly's Cholesterol Pill

Three major health insurance companies, CVS, UnitedHealth, and Cigna, have filed a lawsuit to halt a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigation into their pricing practices for insulin.

Three major health insurance companies, CVS, UnitedHealth, and Cigna, have filed a lawsuit to halt a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigation into their pricing practices for insulin.

Trump selects RFK Jr. to head HHS, and here's what he could accomplish with that authority.

Trump selects RFK Jr. to head HHS, and here's what he could accomplish with that authority.

HHS appoints RFK Jr. to lead, vaccine maker stocks decline.

HHS appoints RFK Jr. to lead, vaccine maker stocks decline.

AstraZeneca Increases U.S. Investment Plan Due to Economic Optimism

AstraZeneca Increases U.S. Investment Plan Due to Economic Optimism

Analysts weigh in on Amgen's bone density data for weight loss drug, causing stock to decline.

Analysts weigh in on Amgen's bone density data for weight loss drug, causing stock to decline.

Viking Therapeutics and AstraZeneca's Pill Data Boosts Weight Loss Drug Race

Viking Therapeutics and AstraZeneca's Pill Data Boosts Weight Loss Drug Race

Trump's election could impact abortion rights in the US.

Trump's election could impact abortion rights in the US.

The FDA suggests discontinuing the use of a decongestant commonly found in cold and allergy medications.

The FDA suggests discontinuing the use of a decongestant commonly found in cold and allergy medications.

Moderna reports a surprise profit due to strong sales of Covid-19 vaccine, with cost-cutting measures being implemented.

Moderna reports a surprise profit due to strong sales of Covid-19 vaccine, with cost-cutting measures being implemented.

CVS reports mixed earnings, withholds guidance in Joyner's first earnings report as CEO.

CVS reports mixed earnings, withholds guidance in Joyner's first earnings report as CEO.

If Trump wins the White House, RFK Jr. will have a major role in healthcare, which could impact patients and drugmakers.

If Trump wins the White House, RFK Jr. will have a major role in healthcare, which could impact patients and drugmakers.

Wegovy Promises Relief from Knee Pain for Arthritis and Obesity Patients

Wegovy Promises Relief from Knee Pain for Arthritis and Obesity Patients

Eliquis and new drugs aid Bristol Myers Squibb in surpassing earnings estimates and raising outlook.

Eliquis and new drugs aid Bristol Myers Squibb in surpassing earnings estimates and raising outlook.

Merck beats earnings expectations with robust demand for Keytruda and new drugs, despite a decline in HPV vaccine sales.

Merck beats earnings expectations with robust demand for Keytruda and new drugs, despite a decline in HPV vaccine sales.

An E. coli outbreak affecting 90 people has been linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders, according to the CDC.

An E. coli outbreak affecting 90 people has been linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders, according to the CDC.

The FDA has announced that Ozempic and Wegovy, medications produced by Novo Nordisk, are now available in the U.S. after shortages.

The FDA has announced that Ozempic and Wegovy, medications produced by Novo Nordisk, are now available in the U.S. after shortages.

Eli Lilly's Zepbound and Mounjaro are no longer in shortage, but their sales still fell short.

Eli Lilly's Zepbound and Mounjaro are no longer in shortage, but their sales still fell short.

Eli Lilly's stock experiences a 10% decline following the company's failure to meet expectations and reduction of profit forecast.

Eli Lilly's stock experiences a 10% decline following the company's failure to meet expectations and reduction of profit forecast.

Biogen surpasses expectations, increases profit projections due to the growing popularity of its Alzheimer's medication, Leqembi.

Biogen surpasses expectations, increases profit projections due to the growing popularity of its Alzheimer's medication, Leqembi.

Pfizer surpasses earnings expectations and raises full-year forecasts due to the success of its Covid-19 products.

Pfizer surpasses earnings expectations and raises full-year forecasts due to the success of its Covid-19 products.

An E. coli outbreak that has affected 75 people is linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders, according to the CDC.

An E. coli outbreak that has affected 75 people is linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders, according to the CDC.

A study suggests that Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Ozempic may decrease the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease.

A study suggests that Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Ozempic may decrease the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease.

Weight loss and diabetes medications could potentially decrease alcohol and opioid consumption.

Weight loss and diabetes medications could potentially decrease alcohol and opioid consumption.

Novo Nordisk seeks FDA's approval to prohibit compounding pharmacies from producing Ozempic and Wegovy copies.

Novo Nordisk seeks FDA's approval to prohibit compounding pharmacies from producing Ozempic and Wegovy copies.

McDonald's stock price declines following CDC's announcement that E. coli outbreak is connected to Quarter Pounders.

McDonald's stock price declines following CDC's announcement that E. coli outbreak is connected to Quarter Pounders.

Trump and Harris's potential impact on U.S. health care: Drug costs, abortion, and Obamacare.

Trump and Harris's potential impact on U.S. health care: Drug costs, abortion, and Obamacare.

Infants in trial were protected by experimental RSV treatment, according to Merck, potentially paving the way for approval.

Infants in trial were protected by experimental RSV treatment, according to Merck, potentially paving the way for approval.

FDA places hold on Novavax's combination Covid-flu shot and influenza vaccine, causing shares to plummet.

FDA places hold on Novavax's combination Covid-flu shot and influenza vaccine, causing shares to plummet.

Medicare's Weight Loss Drug Coverage Could Cost $35 Billion by 2034.

Medicare's Weight Loss Drug Coverage Could Cost $35 Billion by 2034.

By 2027, Walgreens plans to shut down 1,200 stores, surpassing earnings expectations.

By 2027, Walgreens plans to shut down 1,200 stores, surpassing earnings expectations.

The FTC should remove Lina Khan and two commissioners from the drug middlemen case, according to CVS and UnitedHealth.

The FTC should remove Lina Khan and two commissioners from the drug middlemen case, according to CVS and UnitedHealth.

Pfizer's Future: The Impact of Starboard's $1 Billion Investment

Pfizer's Future: The Impact of Starboard's $1 Billion Investment

The potential risks of CVS breaking up.

The potential risks of CVS breaking up.

Pfizer Halts Sales of Sickle Cell Disease Drug - Implications Explained

Pfizer Halts Sales of Sickle Cell Disease Drug - Implications Explained

The FDA authorizes Bristol Myers Squibb's novel schizophrenia medication, marking a significant advancement in treatment options after years.

The FDA authorizes Bristol Myers Squibb's novel schizophrenia medication, marking a significant advancement in treatment options after years.

A study suggests that Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Ozempic may decrease the likelihood of opioid overdoses.

A study suggests that Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Ozempic may decrease the likelihood of opioid overdoses.

The CEO of Novo Nordisk will appear before the Senate to discuss the high cost of weight loss drugs.

The CEO of Novo Nordisk will appear before the Senate to discuss the high cost of weight loss drugs.

Allegations of Inflating Insulin Prices Lead to FTC Lawsuit against Drug Middlemen

Allegations of Inflating Insulin Prices Lead to FTC Lawsuit against Drug Middlemen