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Here’s where BlackRock sees investment opportunities with an aging population

Here’s where BlackRock sees investment opportunities with an aging population

Populations in developed markets around the world are aging. With that comes certain opportunities for investors, according to BlackRock. The same is true for those markets that have a growing population, leading to what the firm calls demographic divergence. It’s one of five so-called mega-forces affecting investing that the BlackRock Investment Institute tracks. While the …

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Health executives applaud Biden’s final rule on ‘junk’ health insurance

Health executives applaud Biden’s final rule on ‘junk’ health insurance

Several health advocacy organizations are coming out in support of the White House final rule announced last week that it is targeting short-term health plans, or “junk” insurance plans. “The American Medical Association (AMA) deeply appreciates the Biden administration’s final rule … protecting consumers from low-quality health coverage by cracking down on junk insurance. These …

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Moderna is moving three vaccines into late-stage trials

Moderna is moving three vaccines into late-stage trials

Nikos Pekiaridis | Lightrocket | Getty Images The update brings Moderna one step closer to having multiple products on the market that are sorely needed amid declining demand for Covid vaccines globally. The company’s Covid jab is the only commercially available product. Moderna’s stock has long been linked to that vaccine, with shares falling nearly …

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Health leaders applaud Biden’s executive order on women’s health

Health leaders applaud Biden’s executive order on women’s health

The White House has taken another step to improve women’s health. After launching a women’s health research initiative in November and announcing a $100 million investment in February, President Joe Biden issued an executive order Monday that will allocate $12 billion to improve women’s health research and innovation. Several women’s health leaders are coming out …

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An overlooked corner of women’s health could be a $350 billion market opportunity

An overlooked corner of women’s health could be a $350 billion market opportunity

Peathegee Inc | Tetra Images | Getty Images In fact, menopause is among women’s health conditions with the highest unmet need and has “huge potential for innovative treatments,” according to a recent McKinsey report. The management consultant estimates that the global market potential for treating symptoms ranges from $120 billion to $350 billion worldwide. Menopause …

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