Obesity drugs’ popularity put a dent in these stocks. Why analysts say they’re still worth buying

Obesity drugs’ popularity put a dent in these stocks. Why analysts say they’re still worth buying




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Healthy Returns: What to know about the FDA’s plan to speed up some drug reviews
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Healthy Returns: What to know about the FDA’s plan to speed up some drug reviews

FILE PHOTO: The headquarters of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seen in Silver Spring, Maryland November 4, 2009.  Jason Reed | Reuters A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Healthy Returns newsletter, which brings the latest health-care news straight to your inbox. Subscribe here to receive future editions. The Food […]

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Taking on Goliath: Brain surgeon’s clash with UnitedHealthcare shows insurer’s hardball tactics
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Taking on Goliath: Brain surgeon’s clash with UnitedHealthcare shows insurer’s hardball tactics

Dr. Catherine Mazzola, a pediatric neurosurgeon, runs a practice she says is in serious jeopardy because of recent moves by UnitedHealth Group. Zach Gross for NBC News Dr. Catherine Mazzola, a pediatric neurosurgeon, runs a practice in New Jersey that treats low-income children on Medicaid. Since 2008, she has cared for boys and girls with cerebral palsy, […]

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FDA approves Gilead’s twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, offering a powerful and convenient new option
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FDA approves Gilead’s twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, offering a powerful and convenient new option

The logo of Gilead Sciences pharmaceutical company is seen in Oceanside, California, April 29, 2020. Mike Blake | Reuters The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Gilead’s twice-yearly antiviral injection for preventing HIV – a milestone that the company and some experts say could help bring the world closer to ending the decades-long epidemic […]

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