Two experts see major challenges facing the adoption of new obesity drugs. Dr. Kavita Patel, a physician and NBC News medical contributor, believes fresh data from Novo Nordisk on Ozempic’s ability to delay the progression of chronic kidney disease is among the strongest supporting evidence for secondary uses of the …

Without broad-based student loan forgiveness, some colleges have a new strategy to keep students from drowning in debt.   Roughly two dozen schools have introduced “no-loan” policies, which means they are eliminating student loans altogether from their financial aid packages. “College is expensive — we have to make sure we …

A Tesla Model 3 with opened doors stands in the showroom. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images By most measures, Gary Black qualifies as a big supporter of electric-vehicle giant Tesla. The Chicago fund manager has had Tesla as his No. 1 or No. 2 holding since he …

It may be a risk-taker’s market. Investor and personal finance author Ric Edelman believes it’s a practical strategy to take chips off the table right now. “It comes down to behavioral finance. It comes down to human emotion,” the Edelman Financial Engines founder told CNBC’s “ETF Edge” this week. “Do …

Disagreeing with one another can help us learn more about ourselves. But it can be frustrating when passive-aggressive behavior is involved. This is when someone indirectly expresses negative feelings instead of openly addressing what’s bothering them. We’ve all done it, even though it rarely solves anything. As a Harvard-trained psychologist, …

The U.S. Department of the Treasury is making it easier to claim an electric vehicle tax credit worth up to $7,500 starting in 2024, based on new guidance announced last week. One big change is that you’ll qualify for the credit upfront when you buy a car at a dealership, …

Ultra-right libertarian candidate Javier Milei celebrates the results of Argentina’s primary elections, Aug. 13, 2023. Alejandro Pagni | Afp | Getty Images A leading presidential candidate in Argentina has drastic changes in mind for the national economy. Javier Milei shocked the South American country — and the world — after …

The conflict in Israel and Gaza has dominated the news cycle for the last week. Turn on the TV or log on to any social media platform and you’ll be confronted with a barrage of horrific headlines.  While staying informed is important, consuming an excess of graphic images and videos …

Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg arrives at federal court in San Jose, California, on Dec. 20, 2022. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Meta is expanding its enforcement of its policies against violent posts and misinformation amid the Israel-Hamas war as charged images and posts balloon on social …

Synthetic-exposition | Istock | Getty Images The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B will increase by $9.80 per month in 2024, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. That means the standard monthly premium will go up to $174.70 in 2024, an increase from $164.90 in 2023. …