Obesity and Alzheimer’s drugs pack one-two punch to power Eli Lilly higher in 2024

Obesity and Alzheimer’s drugs pack one-two punch to power Eli Lilly higher in 2024

Investor optimism for Eli Lilly ‘s diabetes and obesity treatments in 2023 lifted the stock to its seventh annual gain in a row. In the new year, it should be the same old story. Shares of Eli Lilly have taken a breather over the past three months, as investors book profits in the top performer…

New COVID variant JN.1 surges to 44% of cases, CDC estimates — even higher in New York, New Jersey

New COVID variant JN.1 surges to 44% of cases, CDC estimates — even higher in New York, New Jersey

The new COVID-19 variant that scientists call JN.1 now makes up about 44.1% of COVID-19 cases across the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated Friday, marking another week of the fast-spreading variant’s steep rise in the U.S. The increase is more than two times larger than the 21.3% that the CDC now…

Do You Have Peeing Issues? These Foods And Drinks May Be To Blame.

Do You Have Peeing Issues? These Foods And Drinks May Be To Blame.

You’re likely familiar with foods that aren’t good for your heart. But when it comes to your bladder, it’s possible that you haven’t considered the correlation between diet and peeing. Unless you’ve had a urinary tract infection, suffered from a leaky bladder, or experienced the need to pee frequently, it may not have crossed your…

Teen’s death in Wisconsin sawmill highlights “21st century problem” across the U.S.

Teen’s death in Wisconsin sawmill highlights “21st century problem” across the U.S.

Like most workplace accidents, the tragedy that took place at a Wisconsin sawmill in June didn’t have to happen. In fact, Michael Schuls, a high school student who had turned 16 just weeks before his death, should never have been trying to unjam a stick stacker machine at Florence Hardwoods in the first place.  So…

Is your Christmas tree causing allergies? What experts say about

Is your Christmas tree causing allergies? What experts say about

‘Tis the season for sneezing and coughing — but in some cases, it may not be seasonal germs but the Christmas tree in your living room that’s making you feel those symptoms. Sometimes referred to as “Christmas Tree Syndrome,” experts say it can cause your indoor allergies to flare up around the holiday. It’s not an…

Oprah’s flip on weight loss drugs is a sign of what’s to come for the ‘Ozempic trade’ in 2024

Oprah’s flip on weight loss drugs is a sign of what’s to come for the ‘Ozempic trade’ in 2024

For many struggling with obesity, new medications have been “a gift,” as Oprah Winfrey recently described it in declaring she was “done with the shaming.” Investors in drug manufacturers Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly might use the same term for the returns they’ve realized over the past year. U.S.-listed shares of Novo Nordisk, the maker…

Flu and COVID-19 infections rise ahead of holiday gatherings

Flu and COVID-19 infections rise ahead of holiday gatherings

Flu and COVID-19 infections rise ahead of holiday gatherings – CBS News Watch CBS News An increase in COVID-19 and flu infection rates could get worse in coming weeks, fueled by holiday gatherings and low vaccination rates. CBS News’ Lilia Luciano shares what you can do to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. Be…

Karuna Therapeutics surges 47% after Bristol Myers Squibb announces $14 billion deal

Karuna Therapeutics surges 47% after Bristol Myers Squibb announces $14 billion deal

Bristol Myers Squibb on Friday announced it agreed to buy biopharmaceutical company Karuna Therapeutics for $14 billion in cash, or $330 per share. Karuna’s stock closed up more than 47% on the news Friday, hitting $317.85 a share. Bristol Myers Squibb shares closed up 2%. The deal will help expand Bristol Myers’ drug pipeline after…