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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Wegovy approved for heart risks, an ALS drug puzzle, and more

The FDA approved a label expansion for Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug Wegovy to tout its benefits for the heart, a move that could boost demand and insurance coverage.
Source: Alex Hogan/STAT

Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was relaxing and invigorating, because that oh-so familiar routine of online meetings, calls, and deadlines has predictably returned. But what

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