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  Investors Optimistic as Oral Weight-Loss Drugs Could Expand Global Market

  Shares of Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly rose this week as investors reacted positively to signs that oral weight-loss drugs could significantly expand the global obesity treatment market.Currently, many of the most popular weight-loss medications - including Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Zepbound - are administered through injections. However, pharmaceutical companies are increasingly developing pill-based alternatives to make treatment more convenient and accessible.According to Reuters, analysts believe oral weight-loss drugs could attract a broader group of patients, especially those unwilling to use injectable medications for long-term weight management.The growing demand for obesity treatment is driven by rising global rates of obesity and metabolic diseases. Industry experts say future competition will depend not only on effectiveness, but also on pricing, insurance coverage, convenience, and side effect management.Medical professionals also caution that weight-loss medications should not be viewed as quick-fix solutions. Long-term success still depends on lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise, and ongoing medical supervision.

  2026-05-13 09:00
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  Taoyuan fully subsidizes newborn metabolic screening, benefiting more than 10,000 babies

  Taoyuan City began fully subsidizing newborn congenital metabolic disorder screening in May. The city now covers the NT$1,450 self-paid test fee and the NT$350 fee for 21 publicly funded screening items, reducing each newborn family's cost by up to NT$1,800. More than 10,000 babies are expected to benefit each year.The subsidy places common newborn screening costs under city funding. For families welcoming a baby, it can reduce early medical expenses and lower the chance that parents delay testing because of cost. Compared with treating a condition only after it is found later, screening soon after birth helps medical teams identify possible cases earlier.Congenital metabolic disorders may not show clear symptoms in the early newborn stage. Hospitals usually collect samples about 2 days after birth. If results are abnormal, follow-up testing, treatment and continued monitoring can be arranged to reduce later health risks.Taoyuan City has also expanded subsidies for pregnant women this year. In addition to newborn screening, self-paid vaccines during pregnancy are included, such as the Tdap vaccine and respiratory syncytial virus vaccine. Subsidies range from NT$1,800 to NT$7,680 depending on birth order.People who are pregnant or expecting to give birth soon can check eligibility based on pregnancy stage, delivery time and household registration. They may ask their prenatal or delivery hospital, or contact the Department of Women and Children Affairs of Taoyuan City Government for subsidy details.

  2026-05-13 09:05
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  Taichung Coastline Adds New Family Attraction　Guliu Playground Features Multi-Level Slide Space

  Guliu playground in Qingshui Aofengshan Park, Taichung, has recently opened. The site has 34 slides and features a large slide-based play space rarely seen in Taiwan. It includes musical slides, a 28-meter long slide, elevated walkways and multi-level climbing facilities, giving families another weekend recreation option in Taichung's coastal area.Unlike many themed parks that focus on one major play structure, Guliu playground is designed around multiple slides and layered spaces. Children can move among slides of different heights and forms, tree-like structures and multi-level platforms. The musical slide adds sound interaction, while the 28-meter slide offers older children a more exciting play option.The playground uses universal design, with accessible paths and gentle slopes. It also combines existing fitness equipment and shaded green space to meet the needs of seniors, people with disabilities and families. Existing trees were kept during construction, with shade facilities and greenery added to reduce discomfort from sun exposure.As part of Taichung's park improvement plan, the site also has a climate information board showing on-site temperature and humidity, helping parents judge how long to stay. With growing demand for short family outings, the new playground adds a large outdoor recreation space for Qingshui residents and families from other districts.

  2026-05-13 09:05