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Novo Nordisk expands diabetes cell therapy partnership with Aspect Biosystems

Jan 20 (Reuters) - Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk and Canada-based privately held Aspect Biosystems s...

20th January, 2026

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Paracetamol/Tylenol in pregnancy is safe, says European research prompted by Trump autism claims

By Jennifer Rigby LONDON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Taking paracetamol, known as Tylenol in the U.S., durin...

17th January, 2026

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Novo's Wegovy pill tracks 3,071 prescriptions in first days of launch

LONDON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk's Wegovy pill hit 3,071 U.S. prescriptions in the first four...

16th January, 2026

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Novo's Wegovy pill makes encouraging start in weight-loss race vs Lilly

LONDON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Shares of Novo Nordisk rose 7% on Friday, touching their highest level si...

16th January, 2026

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UK health regulator approves higher dose of Novo's Wegovy for obesity patients

Jan 16 (Reuters) - Britain's health regulator approved a maximum weekly dose of up to 7.2 milligrams...

16th January, 2026

Image for Israel sees spike in PTSD and suicide among troops as war persists
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Israel sees spike in PTSD and suicide among troops as war persists

By Emily Rose JERUSALEM, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Israel is grappling with a dramatic increase in post-tra...

16th January, 2026

Image for London's FTSE 100 notches new high on mining, healthcare boost
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London's FTSE 100 notches new high on mining, healthcare boost

By Tharuniyaa . Jan 14 (Reuters) - The UK's FTSE 100 scaled a record high on Wednesday, powered by g...

14th January, 2026

Image for Russia detains top doctors at Siberian hospital after nine babies die
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Russia detains top doctors at Siberian hospital after nine babies die

MOSCOW, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Russia has detained the chief doctor and acting head of the intensive car...

14th January, 2026

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Novo Nordisk flags near-term headwinds in international operations

Jan 13 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar said on Tuesday the drugmaker expects headwinds in...

13th January, 2026

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Novartis eyes more bolt-on acquisitions, CEO says

Jan 13 (Reuters) - Novartis will continue to do bolt-on deals and its capital allocation priorities...

13th January, 2026

Image for Russia opens negligence probe after nine babies die in same Siberian hospital
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Russia opens negligence probe after nine babies die in same Siberian hospital

MOSCOW, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Russia has opened a criminal investigation into the deaths of nine newbor...

13th January, 2026

Image for Pfizer CEO plans for soaring consumer market for obesity drugs akin to Viagra
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Pfizer CEO plans for soaring consumer market for obesity drugs akin to Viagra

By Michael Erman SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Pfizer is preparing for a consumer market for obe...

12th January, 2026