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New Obicetrapib cholesterol-lowering pill cuts heart attacks, strokes risk

Groundbreaking Study Reveals Obicetrapib’s Dual Benefits A new cholesterol-lowering pill, Obicetrapib, may revolutionize treatment for individuals at high risk of heart attacks and strokes. In a significant international study led by Monash University, researchers discovered that this once-daily oral medication effectively lowers both LDL cholesterol and Pill and lipoprotein (a), two major contributors to cardiovascular disease. The study, named the BROADWAY trial, involved more than 2,500 participants who were either diagnosed with existing heart conditions or had genetically high cholesterol levels. These patients were already receiving the maximum tolerated doses of traditional cholesterol-lowering drugs. Despite this, many continued to struggle

Gold falls Rs 170 to Rs 1,01,370/10 g amid weak global cues

New Delhi, Jun 16 (PTI) Gold prices fell Rs 170 to Rs 1,01,370 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday amid weak global trends, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 1,01,540 per 10 grams on Friday. Gold of 99.5 per cent purity slipped by Rs 150 to Rs 1,00,550 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes). The metal had settled at Rs 1,00,700 per 10 grams in the previous session. Additionally, silver prices declined by Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,07,100 per kilogram (inclusive of all

SBI reduces interest rates by up to 50 bps after RBI rate action

New Delhi, Jun 16 (PTI) The country’s biggest lender SBI (State Bank of India) has reduced its lending rate by 50 basis points following the Reserve Bank’s policy rate cut, making loans cheaper for both existing and new borrowers. With the latest round of reduction, the Repo Linked Lending Rate (RLLR) of SBI would come down by 50 basis points to 7.75 per cent. It has also reduced the External Benchmark Based Lending Rate (EBLR) by similar basis points to 8.15 per cent from 8.65 per cent earlier. The revised rates come into effect from June 15, 2025, according to

Iranian missiles hit Tel Aviv and Haifa, Israel warns of tough response

TEL AVIV/DUBAI/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Iranian missiles struck Israel’s Tel Aviv and the port city of Haifa before dawn on Monday, killing at least eight people and destroying homes, prompting Israel’s defence minister to warn that Tehran residents would “pay the price and soon”. Iran said its parliament was preparing a bill to leave the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), adding that Tehran remains opposed to developing weapons of mass destruction. Passing the bill could take several weeks. Israel is presumed to have a sizable nuclear arsenal but neither confirms nor denies it. It is the only Middle East state that has not

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