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How a weight loss drug's approval could affect insurance premiums

by Kimberly Adams
Nov 10, 2023
The FDA's approval of Eli Lilly's Zepbound could signal more insurers paying for the use of such drugs. Demand is great so the costs could be big and push up premiums.
Eli Lilly’s newly FDA-approved weight loss drug, Zepbound, is priced roughly 21% lower than competitor Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy.
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Coca-Cola CEO Muhtar Kent to resign next year

by Marketplace Staff
Dec 9, 2016
He steps down in the face of declining soda sales, but will remain in the company as chairman.
 Chairman and CEO of the Coca-Cola Company Muhtar Kent speaks on stage during a summit in New York last year.
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Pepsi looking for sweeter returns, but cutting sugar

by Adam Allington
Oct 17, 2016
Pepsi plans to cut calories in two-thirds of its drinks to target obesity.
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Coca Cola throws its weight into obesity research

by Kai Ryssdal and Tommy Andres
Aug 10, 2015
NYT reporter explains the strategy of more exercise instead of less soda.
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The new math in healthcare: make money by saving money

by Dan Gorenstein
Jun 22, 2015
The idea: lower medical costs a lot by spending a little more on social services.
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How Mexico is fighting obesity

by Stan Alcorn
May 18, 2015
The obesity rate in Mexican children has reportedly tripled in the past decade.
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In Mexico, things go better with...water

by Andy Uhler
Apr 10, 2015
Mexico is fighting obesity by urging people to drink less soda and more water.
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Medicare open enrollment brings change

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Oct 15, 2014
Medicare's annual open enrollment period starts today. What has changed?
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FDA approves new weight-loss drug

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Sep 11, 2014
It's made up of a combination of drugs used to treat depression and addiction.
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The science of food and sound

by David Gura
Apr 2, 2014
Why businesses are interested in 'neurogastronomy'
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