Only approximately one-third of patients who are prescribed weight loss drugs, such as Wegovy, a popular injection developed by Novo Nordisk, continue taking the medication after a year. Surprisingly, the total healthcare costs for this group actually increased, according to an analysis conducted by Prime Therapeutics, a leading pharmacy benefit manager in the United States.
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Bank of America, the second-largest bank in the United States, has been found to engage in deceptive practices that have harmed hundreds of thousands of its customers in recent years, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB stated that the bank charged multiple overdraft fees of $35 for the same transaction, failed
Rev. Dr. A. Stephen Pieters, widely known as Steve Pieters, passed away on July 8 at the age of 70 in Los Angeles. Pieters, an influential AIDS activist and long-term HIV survivor, rose to prominence following his historic interview with televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker in 1985. The interview, which showcased a sympathetic portrayal of a
Novavax, a biotech company in Maryland, experienced a significant surge in its stock price, soaring over 30% on Monday. This surge came as a result of Canada agreeing to pay $350 million for Covid vaccine doses that were initially scheduled for delivery but went unused. The settlement forms part of an amended purchase agreement for
Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous creator and renowned screenwriter Zack Stentz has joined forces with iwot productions to develop a feature-length animated film titled The White Tower. Inspired by Robert Jordan’s popular graphic novel series, The Wheel of Time, this animated movie is being created in collaboration with Quebec’s Squeeze Studios, known for their work on
BEIJING — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s recent visit to China marks a significant shift in the bilateral relationship between the two countries. Yellen is the second U.S. Cabinet member to visit China in a month, following Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit in June. The visits of high-ranking officials demonstrate a renewed commitment to
The Oppo Reno 10 5G series, which includes the Oppo Reno 10, Reno 10 Pro, and Reno 10 Pro+, is set to make its official debut in India today. However, before the launch event, the prices in India and the specifications of these three handsets have been leaked online. The base model of this new
India is set to surpass Japan, Germany, and even the United States to become the world’s second-largest economy by 2075, according to a recent report by Goldman Sachs. Currently, India ranks as the fifth-largest economy globally, trailing behind Germany, Japan, China, and the U.S. The forecasted growth is driven by several factors, including a growing
The recent revelation that a male BBC star allegedly requested explicit pictures from a teenager in exchange for money has sparked a public debate about why his identity has not been disclosed. The answer to this question is not straightforward and involves legal and editorial considerations for news organizations in the UK. One of the
A recent study comparing surgery and radiation therapy (RT) as treatment options for oropharyngeal cancer found advantages and disadvantages for both approaches. However, the study ultimately concluded that surgery appeared to be the better choice. The study, presented at the American Head & Neck Society (AHNS) annual meeting by Dr. Dev Amin and colleagues from