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Trump team is negotiating with weight-loss drug makers to lower prices to $149 a month: report

Obesity drugs have become an increasingly popular method of weight loss but most are not covered by insurance for that purpose

The Independent UK

Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk Stocks Rise on Reported $149 Obesity Drug Deal with White House

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) shares are in the spotlight following reports indicating the company is close to finalizing a White House agreement to provide its lowest-dose obesity medications at $149 per month, which could open the door to Medicare coverage and broader reimbursement options.

Benzinga

Child obesity crisis: London has worst record in weight surge for primary school youngsters, report reveals

More than a fifth of Year Six pupils in the capital are obese, according to new study

Evening Standard

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Obesity levels among Reception and Year 6 children in England, by local area

The figures have been published as part of the Government’s National Child Measurement Programme.

Evening Standard

Mapped: The areas where almost one in three children are obese

The figures were called ‘extremely concerning’ by the NHS national clinical director for children and young people

The Independent UK

Pfizer Sues Rivals Metsera, Novo Nordisk Over Alleged Interference in Merger Talks

Pfizer sues Metsera and Novo Nordisk to block a rival bid in a high-stakes obesity drug merger.

International Business Times

Eli Lilly Seen In 'Pole Position' For Growth, Analysts Say

Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE:LLY) reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings on Thursday and boosted its annual forecast, sending the stock higher.

Benzinga

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Eli Lilly Extends Lead In $150B Obesity Drug Race As Novo, Pfizer Clash — Here's How ETFs Stand To Gain

Healthcare ETFs are quietly feasting on the gains from Wall Street’s latest obsession – the $150 billion obesity-drug boom. As Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:LLY), Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO), and Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE) jostle for dominance in the fast-growing GLP-1 market, investors pile into ETFs that offer diversified and far…

Benzinga

Obesity, diabetes treatments fuel Eli Lilly growth and spark bidding war

The market for obesity and diabetes treatments remains scorching hot, funneling billions in sales to Eli Lilly and spawning a bidding war over the drugmaker Metsera

The Independent UK

Novo Nordisk bids $9bn for obesity drug maker Metsera in challenge to Pfizer

US biotech viewed as lucrative target partly because of its promising pipeline of weight-loss drugs

The Guardian - UK

Scientists discover five new genes which increase obesity risk

Scientists have identified 13 genes that could increase a person’s risk of developing obesity

The Independent UK

The US obesity rate is declining thanks to weight loss drugs, survey finds

There are now 7.6 million fewer American adults living with obesity

The Independent UK

Viking Therapeutics: High Risk, High Reward Play

Viking Therapeutics stock surges as Phase 3 trials progress for its GLP-1 obesity drug, with analysts seeing major upside potential

MarketBeat

Gender lens needed to examine weight management

Weight management for women can be impacted by a variety of biological and emotional factors, with experts saying a gender-focused approach is needed.

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Benzinga

Ventyx Stock Is Rallying Thursday: What's Driving The Surge?

Ventyx Biosciences Inc (NASDAQ:VTYX) shares are surging Thursday after the company announced positive Phase 2 study results for VTX3232 in patients with obesity and cardiovascular risk factors.

Benzinga

Why Ventyx (VTYX) Shares Soared 86.5% After Hours?

Ventyx Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ:VTYX) jumped 86.53% to $7.20 in after-hours trading on Wednesday after the company reported positive Phase 2 trial results for its obesity and cardiovascular risk drug candidate, VTX3232.

Euronews

Anti-obesity drugs have heart health benefits beyond weight loss, study finds

The findings suggest weight loss drugs independently affect heart health risks, researchers said.

The Independent UK

Anti-obesity jabs ‘reduce heart attack risk’ regardless of weight lost – study

The benefits extend beyond the loss of weight alone.

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Trump’s approach to lowering drug costs is raising questions - Roll Call

Several drug pricing experts say without key details, it’s hard to call the individual pharma deals a win for the Trump administration.

Benzinga

Why Is Terns Pharmaceuticals Stock Trading Lower After Obesity Trial Data?

On Tuesday, Terns Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:TERN) shared topline 12-week results from its FALCON Phase 2 trial of TERN-601.

The Independent UK

Global study warns of surging obesity-related cancers among older adults

Scientists say accumulation of fat can induce inflammation, alter hormone levels, disrupt cell metabolism, and foster a pro-carcinogenic environment

Euronews

Thyroid, breast, colorectal, kidney, and endometrial cancer diagnoses are surging worldwide, with colorectal cancer increasing fastest in people under 50.

The Guardian - UK

Chemical linked to low sperm count, obesity and cancer found in dummies, tests find

BPA, a synthetic chemical used in production of plastics, found in baby products made by three big European brands

Euronews

Nearly 70% of US adults considered obese under proposed new definition, study finds

The new approach would label someone as being obese if they have a BMI over 40 or other signs of weight-related health problems.

The Independent UK

Dramatic increase in American adults who meet a new definition of obesity: ‘This is astounding’

Obesity linked to more than 40 diseases including certain cancers

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