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Weight-loss drug developers line up to tap lucrative market as competition heats up

The weight-loss drug market is booming, with biotech firms racing to secure their place in a lucrative sector currently dominated by Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly

CTV News - Business - 46 minutes ago

Danish drug maker outlines ambitious 2030 strategy, ramping up pressure on Novo, Lilly

Growing competition from smaller players is tightening the race for market leaders Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly as more weight loss medicines near market entry.

CNBC - Health - 1 hour ago

Johnson says boat strike hit "able-bodied" survivors who were "not injured" -- House Speaker Mike Johnson said he's satisfied with the intelligence and legality of the operation that killed two survivors of a U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat.

House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters he's satisfied with the intelligence and legality of the operation that killed two survivors of a U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat.

CBS News - US News - 1 hour ago

Scientists say 40ft prehistoric sea monster may also have terrorized rivers

The mosasaur may have occupied a similar niche to modern-day saltwater crocodiles

Independent UK - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Pro-drug games contradict the spirit of sport -- The Editorial Board

Boosting natural abilities through performance enhancers is no more unleashing human potential than adding a motor to a bicycle

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 2 hours ago

Scientists say 40ft prehistoric sea monster also terrorised rivers

The mosasaur may have occupied a similar niche to modern-day saltwater crocodiles

Independent UK - Science - 8 hours ago

Johnson says boat strike hit "able-bodied" survivors who were "not injured" -- House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters he's satisfied with the intelligence and legality of the operation that killed two survivors of a U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat.

House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters he's satisfied with the intelligence and legality of the operation that killed two survivors of a U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat.

CBS News - Politics - 12 hours ago

Noem links the seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela to U.S. antidrug efforts

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem provided the Trump administration's most thorough explanation so far of why it took control of an oil tanker off Venezuela.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 16 hours ago

War on drugs... or war for oil? Ed Conway explains

Sky's Economics and Data Editor analyses whether President Trump's decision to seize an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela was really about a war on drugs

Sky News - World - 18 hours ago

Coast Guard video shows shots fired at alleged drug boat in the Pacific -- The Coast Guard said it has seized more than 150,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, including a record-breaking bust earlier this month. -- Dec 10

The Coast Guard said it has seized more than 150,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, including a record-breaking bust earlier this month.

CBS News - World - 20 hours ago

New Eli Lilly Weight Loss Drug Burns Fat, Reduces Knee Pain

Eli Lilly has unveiled a new weight loss drug that appears to be delivering the highest weight loss yet in clinical trials while at the same time reducing knee arthritis pain. Participants on retatrutide have lost about 28.7% of their body weight in just 68 weeks. NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar joins TODAY to break down everything you need to know.

NBC News - Health - 22 hours ago

American playwright Jeremy O. Harris released 3 weeks after arrest in Japan on suspicion of drug smuggling

Harris, known for his Tony-nominated “Slave Play,” was freed from police custody Monday, according to the Tomishiro police department.

NBC News - Entertainment - 23 hours ago

'Rising threat' of synthetic opioids: State agency identifies 10 new drug substances

Report says highly potent Nitazenes were developed as analgesics in the 1950s but ‘were never marketed due to overdose risk’

Irish Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Andy Dick Addresses Recent Drug Overdose

Andy Dick has opened up after his recent drug overdose, admitting to TMZ that it occurred after he smoked crack cocaine with a friend on a street in downtown Hollywood.

Consequence of Sound - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Eli Lilly obesity drug delivers weight loss, reduces knee pain in trial

The drugmaker is betting big on retatrutide as the next pillar of its obesity portfolio after its weight loss injection Zepbound and its upcoming pill.

CNBC - US News - 1 day ago

Eli Lilly's experimental obesity drug delivers strong weight loss, reduces knee pain in trial

The drugmaker is betting big on retatrutide as the next pillar of its obesity portfolio after its weight loss injection Zepbound and its upcoming pill.

CNBC - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Weight loss drugs for pets Everything you need to know

Okava Pharmaceuticals, a biopharmaceutical company, has launched a pilot study of a GLP-1 drug for cats with obesity

Evening Standard - Health - 1 day ago

Insurance denied an $800,000 seizure drug — twice. A state-run panel helped a teen get it.

A little-known provision in the Affordable Care Act allows patients to ask state-run panels to review decisions made by health insurance providers.

NBC News - US News - 1 day ago

New diabetes drug burns fat, controls blood sugar and retains muscle mass: study

While injectable GLP-1s work by suppressing appetite, this new treatment boosts metabolism in the muscles.

New York Post - Health - 1 day ago

Scientists Explain How mRNA COVID Vaccines May Rarely Cause Myocarditis

A new study identifies a mechanism for how COVID vaccines may, in infrequent cases, drive heart inflammation, a condition that can be caused by the disease itself

Scientific American - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Drug rebate rate cut by over a third after zero-tariff deal with US

The Government said the rebate costs for companies would fall to 14.5% in 2026 from 22.9% this year.

Evening Standard - Business - 1 day ago

Exclusive - Canadian swim star Penny Oleksiak denies drug use, says she'll keep training despite 2-year suspension - Devin Heroux - Sports - Olympics - Summer Sports - Aquatics - | December 9

A two-year suspension from competitive swimming has forced Penny Oleksiak to answer questions about drug use, train by herself in public pools and defend her legacy as Canada’s most decorated female Olympian.

CBC News - Sports - 1 day ago

When kids get sick, proper meds are often missing. Many drugs aren't approved, forcing pharmacies to improvise.

When children fall ill, the proper medication is often unavailable. Many drugs are not approved for children, forcing pharmacies to improvise, crush tablets, and re-dose medication.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 1 day ago

'Emily in Paris' actor released in Japan amid drug investigation

U.S. playwright and 'Emily in Paris' actor Jeremy O. Harris has been released three weeks after his arrest in Japan on suspicion of drug smuggling while...

Daily Sabah - Entertainment - 2 days ago

How monogamous are humans? Scientists compile 'league table' of pairing up

When it comes to monogamy, humans more closely resemble meerkats and beavers than our primate cousins.

BBC News - Science - 2 days ago

How a rare drug made from scientists' blood saves babies from botulism

When Alessandro Barbera was rushed to a California hospital with infant botulism in October, his father had barely heard of the disease, never mind the rare and costly treatment that likely saved the

The Columbian - Health - 2 days ago

Controversial appointee rocks FDA like "an atom bomb," scientists there say -- The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth H eg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials. -- Dec 7

The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.

CBS News - Health - 2 days ago

2025 likely among warmest years on record: Scientists

This year is set to be the world's second or third-warmest on record, potentially surpassed only by 2024's record-breaking heat, the European...

Daily Sabah - Environment - 3 days ago

Scientists Warn Schools Will Needlessly Boost Flu Cases This Winter

A study found close contact between children in classrooms alongside indoor air quality may contribute to the spread of respiratory viruses.

Newsweek - Health - 3 days ago

Squamish Nation declares state of emergency after deaths from toxic drug supply -- Alanna Kelly -- -

As family members are grieving the loss of their loved ones a state of emergency has been declared by Squamish Nation Council.

CBC News - Health - 4 days ago

B.C. directs physicians to notify parents if child shows up with mental health, drug use issues -- Akshay Kulkarni -- -

The B.C. government is issuing new guidance for physicians treating youth with overlapping mental health and substance use issues. It directs doctors to notify parents and potentially involuntarily detain youth if they're unable or unwilling to seek care themselves.

CBC News - Health - 4 days ago

Former US Army judge advocate examines the legality of US strikes on alleged drug boats [column]

“We are able to do away with domestic tyranny and violence and aggression by those in power against the rights of their own people only when we make all men

Lancaster Online - Opinion - 5 days ago

Deep-sea mining tests impact over a third of seabed animals - scientists

The findings contribute to a controversial debate that pits green technology against the environment.

BBC News - Science - 7 days ago

Scientists capture never-before-seen flu virus surfing into human cells in real time

Winter has returned, so is the flu season accompanied by flu, fever, aching limbs and runny nose,that has forced scientists to study how the virus interacts with human body.Scientists explained that...

International The News - Technology - 8 days ago

Scientists Studied Nearly 100 People—Found Hidden Benefit of Good Marriages

“Marriage may serve as a training ground for self-control,” said University of California, Los Angeles neuroscientist Arpana Church.

Newsweek - Technology - 8 days ago

"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals -- Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.

Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.

CBS News - Science - 8 days ago

Weight-loss drugs could become unavailable for millions in coming years

The WHO issues its first official guidance on GLP-1 drugs for obesity treatment, as the disease affects over one billion people globally and is expected to double by 2030.

Fox News - Health - 8 days ago

Eli Lilly slashes cash prices of Zepbound weight loss drug vials

The announcement comes weeks after President Donald Trump inked deals with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to make their GLP-1 drugs easier for Americans to access.

CNBC - Health - 9 days ago

Scientists reveal 53 giant radio quasars wider than Milky way galaxy

In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have successfully discovered 53 new quasars powered by supermassive black holes that are blowing out jets of matter at relativistic speeds, and these jets...

International The News - Technology - 10 days ago

Any Canadian who asks for HIV prevention drugs should get them, doctors say -- Sheena Goodyear -- Radio

For the first time since 2017, Canadian doctors have released updated clinical guidelines for antiretroviral medications used to prevent HIV.

CBC News - Health - 10 days ago

Eli Lilly slashes obesity drug price by up to 20%

The Zepbound price cut is the latest move in a price war with Denmark’s Novo Nordisk, which is making it significantly less expensive for people to start the blockbuster medicines.

Los Angeles Times - Health - 10 days ago

The special fat that burns calories when it's cold -- Brown fat burns energy when we are cold. Now scientists are trying to harness its powers to fight obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Brown fat burns energy when we are cold. Now scientists are trying to harness its powers to fight obesity and type 2 diabetes.

BBC News - Technology - 12 days ago

Mysterious crackles on Mars believed to be lightning, scientists say

Scientists have successfully detected lightning on Mars for the first time by capturing the crackling sounds of electrical discharges using NASA's Perseverance rover.The crackling sound of...

International The News - Technology - 13 days ago

Trump says US will begin taking land action against alleged Venezuelan drug traffickers

The announcement follows months of military strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific.

SBS - Politics - 14 days ago

Scientists Capture Strange Crackling Sounds On Mars

Researchers detected what may be Martian lightning by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.

Huffington Post - Science - 14 days ago

Scientists report evidence of mini lightning on Mars

Scientists have detected what they believe to be lightning on Mars by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover. The...

Daily Sabah - Science - 15 days ago

Does adolescence last until 32? Scientists unlock brain's five eras

Researchers reveal that four ages - nine, 32, 66 and 83 - are when the brain's most pivotal development occurs.

Aljazeera - Science - 16 days ago

Scientists discover preventive way to slow age related vision loss

Washington: Scientists from the University of Minnesota in the United States have discovered a preventive method that helps slow the progression of ag...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 16 days ago

Most dogs have wolf DNA. These breeds have more than others. -- Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.

Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.

CBS News - Science - 17 days ago

Contributor: Stigma only makes drug use more dangerous

When people who use illegal drugs feel like they have to hide their use, the risk of overdose and death soars.

Los Angeles Times - Health - 17 days ago

Scientists discover hidden wolf DNA in almost every dog breed

However, some massive breeds have no wolf DNA at all

Independent UK - Science - 17 days ago

Novo Nordisk shares plunge after Alzheimer's drug trial fails to hit key target

Shares of Novo Nordisk on Monday fell 10% after the Danish drug pharmaceutical company said a highly-anticipated trial for Alzheimer's disease failed to meet its main goal.

CNBC - Health - 17 days ago

Hearing loss could be reversed with popular erectile dysfunction drug

Genetic hearing loss may be reversible, early research suggests. Scientists test arginine and sildenafil treatments for inherited deafness conditions.

Fox News - Health - 19 days ago

Eli Lilly: First drugmaker to hit $1T valuation on weight-loss boom

Eli Lilly, the drugmaker company’s valuation has soared to $1 trillion as the demand grows due to the weight-loss boom. This valuation makes it the world’s first healthcare company to...

International The News - Business - 20 days ago

Low doses of these popular drugs can reverse ageing, scientists say

Researchers say findings provide evidence for ‘comprehensive body-wide anti-aging strategy’

Independent UK - Science - 21 days ago

Scientists perplexed to find lions producing whole new type of roar

Researchers use AI to identify new ‘intermediary roar’

Independent UK - Science - 21 days ago

Would you use a garlic mouthwash? Scientists say it provides the freshest breath yet

The findings revealed that a 3% garlic extract mouthwash was “significantly more effective” in reducing the amount of salivary bacteria compared to traditional rinses.

New York Post - Weird - 22 days ago

Chinese scientists make rubber and plastic without using petroleum

Iron-based catalyst found to enhance efficiency of alternate, more sustainable reaction

Independent UK - Science - 23 days ago

Alzheimer's scientists find key to halting brain decline before symptoms

Researchers found that melting soft tau protein precursors before they form harmful fibrils could shift Alzheimer's treatment strategies toward early prevention.

Fox News - Health - 23 days ago

Fast-growing cancer could be slowed by common blood pressure drug, research shows

Scientists accidentally discovered how an old blood pressure drug hydralazine could fight aggressive brain cancer by targeting cellular oxygen sensors.

Fox News - Health - 24 days ago

Study links weight-loss drugs to serious eye diseases and vision loss

Researchers suggest all diabetes patients on weight-loss drugs should be regularly screened and monitored for potential eye complications

Independent UK - Science - 26 days ago

Popular diabetes drug could block exercise benefits, new study warns

New research reveals metformin may reduce exercise benefits for diabetes patients, affecting blood sugar control and fitness gains in unexpected ways.

Fox News - Health - 26 days ago

Animal genital examination help scientists discover 7 new species

These previously unknown species were found during fieldwork in a Ugandan rainforest

Independent UK - Science - 28 days ago

Paris Jackson Opens Up About Perforated Septum Due To Past Drug Use

Paris Jackson gave fans an up-close look at a medical problem.

Inside Edition - Health - 1 month ago

Trump's deals with Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk could broaden obesity drug access

Medicare will start covering obesity drugs for the first time, which could open access to millions of seniors and spur more private insurers to follow suit.

CNBC - Health - 1 month ago

Here's how much weight loss drugs could cost under Trump's deals with Lilly, Novo

The monthly out-of-pocket cost of popular injections and upcoming pills could range from $50 to $350, depending on the dosage and insurance coverage.

CNBC - Health - 1 month ago

Trump announces deal with Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk to cut weight loss drug prices

The deals are among the most politically significant announcements to date in the Trump administration's efforts to rein in high U.S. drug costs.

CNBC - Health - 1 month ago

Eli Lilly to start late-stage trials on amylin obesity drug after promising data

The highest dose of Eli Lilly's weekly injection helped patients with obesity or who are overweight lose 20.1% of their body weight on average at 48 weeks.

CNBC - Health - 1 month ago

King discusses AI risks with Nvidia founder and top scientists

Seven engineers each received a 2025 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering (QEPrize) to honour their work developing machine learning in the AI field.

Evening Standard - Technology - 1 month ago

Here's What Happened When ProPublica Reporters Tried to Find Out Where a Popular Prescription Drug Was Made

We wanted to know where a widely used prescription drug that treats high cholesterol was manufactured and whether the factory had quality issues. The search led to a labyrinth of company names and databases that few would know about.

ProPublica - Health - 1 month ago

Weight loss drug shares down after Trump promises Ozempic price cut

The comment from Trump has investors worried about a worst-case scenario for the obesity landscape

Independent UK - Health - 1 month ago

Australia's rainforests are releasing more carbon than they absorb, warn scientists

Australia's rainforests are the first in the world to make the "concerning" switch, say scientists.

BBC News - Science - 1 month ago

Scientists develop stem cell models that produce human blood cells

Scientists at the University of Cambridge have developed embryo-like structures from stem cells that produce human blood cells, marking a significant...

Daily Sabah - Science - 1 month ago

Scientists Completed a Toxicity Report on This Forever Chemical. The EPA Hasn't Released It.

Agency scientists found that PFNA could cause developmental, liver and reproductive harms. Their final report was ready in mid-April, according to an internal document reviewed by ProPublica, but the Trump administration has yet to release it.

ProPublica - Environment - 2 months ago

"Unacceptable": Prominent U.S. Senators Demand FDA Provide Names of Troubled Foreign Drugmakers Skirting Import Bans

Citing a recent ProPublica investigation, Rick Scott, R-Fla., and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., said they had “urgent concerns” about the agency’s oversight of foreign drugmakers and whether medications coming into the U.S. are safe.

ProPublica - Health - 2 months ago

Toothpaste made with hair naturally repairs tooth enamel, scientists discover

Fluoride is currently relied on to slow enamel erosion but keratin-based treatments were found to stop it completely.

Sky News - Weird - 3 months ago

A Giant Indian Drugmaker Failed to Fix Safety Breaches. The FDA Let It Off the Hook Again and Again.

Documents obtained by ProPublica offer a rare glimpse into discussions between the global drugmaker Sun Pharma and the FDA, exposing how the agency tolerated substandard manufacturing for years.

ProPublica - Health - 4 months ago

Scientists predict underwater volcano eruption 300 miles off Oregon

The Axial Seamount, located 300 miles off Oregon's coast, shows signs of eruption. Experts assure it won't affect land or cause seismic events.

Fox News - Science - 6 months ago

5 Big Questions About Trump's Plan to Lower Drug Prices

Trump’s new executive order doesn’t look very promising.

New York Magazine - Business - 6 months ago

I lost 20 pounds and reversed my prediabetes in just 90 days without drugs — my exact method

Norma Lyons was 40 pounds overweight and considered tortilla a major food group when her doctor broke the news that she was prediabetic.

New York Post - Health - 7 months ago