The FDA has approved a new weight-loss drug, Eli Lillys Zepbound, sold under the name Mounjaro when it was only a diabetes drug. This is a new competitor to competitor Novo Nordisk’s very popular Wegovy injectable. Although these drugs can quickly help people lose weight, it is not yet clear… Continue Reading How new weight loss drugs will impact insurance premiums – Marketplace
Delta Air Lines, Pepsi, Philip Morris International and Darden Restaurants are among companies facing questions about the impact of GLP-1 on their bottom lines. In the United States, only a fraction of obese people currently take a GLP-1. That figure could rise to 13% by the end of the decade,… Continue Reading Wall Street is wondering what impact weight-loss drugs will have on consumer giants, but it may be too early to tell.
The Wider Impact of Anxiety 9Anxiety is a mental disorder in which a person is constantly stressed by daily activities. Common symptoms of anxiety are restlessness, faster breathing, irregular heartbeat, and headaches. Anxiety can have both an immediate and widespread impact on the mind, body, and emotions. Therapist Carrie Howard… Continue Reading The Wider Impact of Anxiety
Most payers believe the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will have a financial impact on Medicare Part D plans, according to a poster presented at AMCP Nexus 2023. The researchers noted that the IRA includes several policy provisions related to Medicare Part D benefit design and drug pricing,… Continue Reading How Payers Expect IRA to Financially Impact Medicare Part D Plans
Credit: CC0 Public domain The world’s largest study on light exposure and its impact on mental health, with nearly 87,000 participants, found that increased exposure to light at night increases the risk of psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, the severity of bipolar disorder and PTSD, and self-harm. Importantly, the study… Continue Reading Largest study ever on light exposure proves impact on mental health