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STAT+: Pharmalittle: Wegovy cuts heart attack risk in milestone trial; AstraZeneca prioritizes U.S. for RSV drug amid surge

Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug Wegovy notably cut the risk of heart attacks in a landmark trial, affirming it offers health benefits beyond weight loss.
Source: Alex Hogan/STAT

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