Keeping US biotech ahead of China could help patients with rare diseases: experts
The growth of China's biotech sector has been astonishing. Beijing is pumping money into the industry, supporting research efforts and…
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Novo Nordisk shares rise after launch of anti-obesity pill Wegovy
A pharmacist displays a box of Wegovy pills at a pharmacy in Provo, Utah, on January 15, 2026. George Frey…
Novo Nordisk CEO talks GLP-1 pill at JPMorgan conference
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Raise taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to save lives, WHO urges
The WHO is calling on governments to significantly increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol, as two new reports reveal…
OpenAI acquires healthcare technology startup Torch
OpenAI has acquired healthcare technology startup Torch, the company announced Monday. OpenAI bought Torch for about $60 million, according to…
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War in Sudan leaves millions hungry and displaced as health system nears collapse
UN agencies warn that nearly three years of sustained violence, restricted humanitarian access and dwindling funding have pushed Sudan into…
CNBC launches initiative to help 30 million Americans with rare diseases
Thirty million. It's a big number. Maybe not in the context of business news, where we typically talk about company…
What to expect from the pharmaceutical industry at the JPM conference
Heidi Overton, Novo Nordisk CEO Maziar “Mike” Doustdar, Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick listen as…
Abivax Stock Rises to Become Top Biotech Acquisition Target
Europe's best-performing blue-chip stocks in 2025 are expected to be bought by a larger peer, in a deal analysts say…