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Viking Therapeutics stock falls 37% on high dropout rate in obesity trial

Viking Therapeutics stock falls 37% on high dropout rate in obesity trial

Investing.com — Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) stock plunged as much as 37% Tuesday after revealing results from its Phase 2 VENTURE-Oral Dosing trial for its oral obesity treatment, while Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) shares gained 1.5% as analysts pointed to competitive advantages. The trial demonstrated that Viking’s oral tablet formulation of VK2735, a dual GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist, met its primary …

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Apple Vision Pro’s Ridiculously High Price And Increased Weight Already Makes It A Tough Sell, With A Report Stating That The Company Is Not Making Things Easier By Delaying Its Most Compelling Feature

Apple Vision Pro’s Ridiculously High Price And Increased Weight Already Makes It A Tough Sell, With A Report Stating That The Company Is Not Making Things Easier By Delaying Its Most Compelling Feature

The last time the Apple Vision Pro’s sales were discussed, the overly expensive headset did not even cross 500,000 units since its official launch in January 2024. Despite the hardware having no equal in design, build, and hardware, the price bracket was out of range for the majority of Apple’s customers, and if the figure was of little concern to the …

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Your eyes could be warning you about cancer, diabetes, or high BP; here’s what to look for |

Your eyes could be warning you about cancer, diabetes, or high BP; here’s what to look for |

Your eyes are more than organs of sight; they are often the first place your body shows warning signs of serious health issues. Eye specialists emphasize that conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and even certain cancers can be detected early through a comprehensive eye exam. These changes are usually invisible to the patient but can be identified …

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Who killed the Mile High Club?

Who killed the Mile High Club?

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. The romance of flight is still alive for those who are willing to fork over the $1,500 or so necessary to climb on board the Love Cloud. That price earns you, and fellow thrill-seeker(s), a limousine escort to the …

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Diabetes and chromium: Science says this trace mineral might be a secret weapon against high blood sugar; here’s how

Diabetes and chromium: Science says this trace mineral might be a secret weapon against high blood sugar; here’s how

Imagine falling prey to a chronic disease where the body either doesn’t produce enough insulin or can’t effectively use the insulin it produces, leading to high blood sugar levels. Now, insulin, a hormone, is crucial for allowing glucose (sugar) to enter cells for energy. When this process is disrupted, glucose builds up in the bloodstream, potentially causing damage to various …

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“South Park” and the high price of free speech

“South Park” and the high price of free speech

It’s been amply established that “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are maestros of phallic humor. No subject is too lofty for a joke related to male genitalia, even if the punchline amounts to little more than a penis’ presence. What makes these moments count isn’t the exposure but who’s getting pantsed. In 2023’s “South Park (Not Suitable …

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Battlefield 6 Beta Gets High Marks From Digital Foundry

Battlefield 6 Beta Gets High Marks From Digital Foundry

The Battlefield 6 open beta is currently in its second weekend, and players are still adsorbing the latest entry to the franchise. Meanwhile, Digital Foundry has shared its technical breakdown from the first weekend of Battlefield 6’s open beta, and the early verdict is very good. That’s not to say that the open beta was flawless. In the opening minutes …

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Ukraine ‘is counting on America,’ Zelenskyy tells Trump before ‘high stakes’ summit – POLITICO

Ukraine ‘is counting on America,’ Zelenskyy tells Trump before ‘high stakes’ summit – POLITICO

Trump, in a different post, said he had had “a wonderful talk” with “the highly respected” Belarusian ruler, Alexander Lukashenko, a close ally of Putin. “Our conversation was a very good one. We discussed many topics, including President Putin’s visit to Alaska.” The high-stakes summit — the first in-person meeting between an American president and Putin since the latter launched …

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