A roundup of the most newsworthy healthcare press releases from PR Newswire this week, including new telehealth pathways for patients seeking GLP-1 medication and resources for Mental Health Awareness Month.

NEW YORK, May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help healthcare journalists and consumers stay on top of the week’s most newsworthy and popular releases, here’s a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn’t be missed.

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Novo Nordisk announces that CVS Caremark®, the country’s largest PBM, has decided Wegovy® will be the preferred GLP-1 medicine covered for obesity on its template formularies
Wegovy® will be the preferred GLP-1 medicine for obesity on the largest commercial template formularies for CVS Caremark, the largest Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) in the US, effective July 1, 2025.AFSP Encourages Building Resilience This Mental Health Awareness Month
With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is sharing strategies, resources and events to encourage personal and community resilience.Heart Disease Deaths Worldwide Linked to Chemical Widely Used in Plastics
“There is a clear disparity in which parts of the world bear the brunt of heightened heart risks from phthalates,” said study senior author Leonardo Trasande, MD, MPP. “Our results underscore the urgent need for global regulations to reduce exposure to these toxins, especially in areas most affected by rapid industrialization and plastic consumption,” added Trasande, the Jim G. Hendrick, MD, Professor of Pediatrics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.Regulus Therapeutics Enters into Agreement to be Acquired by Novartis AG
Novartis will acquire Regulus for $7.00 per share in cash, with the potential to receive an additional $7.00 per share in cash through a contingent value right, for a total equity value of up to approximately $1.7 billion.Charles Barkley Partners with Ro as GLP-1 Celebrity Ambassador
As part of the partnership, Barkley will star in a series of new ads for Ro’s GLP-1 offering — all driven by his signature personality and off-the-cuff commentary. The ads spotlight the convenience of Ro’s digital experience, including access to GLP-1 medications, and the ability to check insurance coverage up front, for free, before getting started with Ro.New Survey Reveals More than a Third of Americans Skipped or Postponed Healthcare Due to Costs, Up from 2023
In the past 12 months, 38% of respondents skipped or postponed necessary healthcare or medications because of the cost. In addition, 42% of those who indicated they skipped care admitted their health problem worsened – marking approximately one sixth of the population who experienced worse health outcomes as a direct result of rising healthcare prices.Biohaven Announces Investment up to $600 Million by Oberland Capital
“We are pleased to have both the support and confidence of Oberland Capital, an exceptional partner with a proven track record in funding companies through the complexities of rare disease product launches,” said Matt Buten, Chief Financial Officer at Biohaven.Medtronic Expand URO U.S. clinical trial meets safety and effectiveness primary endpoints for Hugo™ robotic-assisted surgery system
The prospective, multi-center, single-arm IDE study included 137 patients who underwent urologic procedures using the Hugo™ robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) system. The data was described by the American Urologic Association (AUA) as a “practice-changing, paradigm-shifting (P2) clinical trial in urology.”Chipotle Celebrates Teachers and the Healthcare Community with More Than $2 Million in Free Burritos
Chipotle is inviting educators and healthcare professionals to sign up for a chance to receive free burritos in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurses Week. A total of 100,000 teachers and 100,000 healthcare workers, verified through ID.me, will receive free entrée e-gift cards.Blooming Health Raises $26M Series A to Transform Social Care with AI
The AI agent engages directly with people (often older adults and vulnerable populations) via text or phone, helping identify needs and connecting them to services in seconds. Meanwhile, Blooming Health helps 1,000+ community organizations, government agencies, and healthcare providers more effectively reach and manage their populations at scale.Poise® and Katherine Heigl Introduce Limited-Edition Mother’s Day Cards to Get Real About Bladder Leaks with Humor and Honesty
The cards are designed not just to celebrate moms, but to also spark candid conversations about bladder leaks, a common but often overlooked part of the postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause experience.New Clinical Study Data Showcase Long-Term, Sustained Benefits of Abbott’s Volt™ PFA System for Patients with AFib
“Our goal from the beginning with the Volt PFA System was to design a PFA system that would provide outstanding results in patients battling a range of atrial arrhythmias, and the latest data from the Volt CE Mark Study is confirmation that the system will truly impact patient care in a positive way,” said Christopher Piorkowski, M.D., chief medical officer of Abbott’s electrophysiology business.Wellness Pet and Strava Launch “Wellness Pet Minutes That Matter Challenge” for Pet Parents this Mental Health Awareness Month
The nationwide month-long challenge (May 1-31, 2025) calls for pets and pet parents to get outside, get active and get connected one walk, hike or jog at a time. Hosted on Strava’s platform of 150 million members, logging more than 40 million activities per week, the challenge encourages participants to log 250 minutes of movement with their dog in May.eHealth Introduces AI Voice Agents to Enhance Customer Experience in Health Plan Selection
This launch marks a significant milestone in eHealth’s ongoing, multi-year strategy to leverage AI empathetically, enhancing the expertise of licensed insurance agents to provide an exceptional consumer experience.Amgen Announces $900 Million Manufacturing Expansion, Creation of 350 New Jobs in Ohio
“Today’s investment reinforces our ongoing commitment to expanding U.S. manufacturing and ensuring patients around the world have access to our innovative medicines,” said Robert A. Bradway, chairman and chief executive officer at Amgen. “Ohio offers a supportive business climate, skilled workforce, and strategic location, making it an ideal choice for this next phase of our investment.”

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A roundup of the most newsworthy tech announcements from PR Newswire this week, including United Launch Alliance launching Amazon’s satellites, S&P Global separating its Mobility segment and IBM’s $150 billion investment in America.

NEW YORK, May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help tech journalists and consumers stay on top of the week’s most newsworthy and popular releases, here’s a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn’t be missed.

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IBM Unveils $150 Billion Investment in America to Accelerate Technology Opportunity
“We have been focused on American jobs and manufacturing since our founding 114 years ago, and with this investment and manufacturing commitment we are ensuring that IBM remains the epicenter of the world’s most advanced computing and AI capabilities,” said Arvind Krishna, IBM chairman, president and chief executive officer.Sabre enters into definitive agreement to sell its Hospitality Solutions business unit to TPG for $1.1 billion
Hospitality Solutions provides software and solutions to more than 40 percent of the world’s leading hotel brands. The SaaS based platform serves as an integrated system of record for reservation and guest information, enabling hoteliers to operate with greater accuracy and efficiency.Palo Alto Networks Announces Intent to Acquire Protect AI, a Game-Changing Security for AI Company
The acquisition will enable secure pursuit of AI innovation with confidence by helping customers discover, manage, and protect against AI-specific security risks—securing AI end to end from development to runtime.United Launch Alliance Successfully Launches Amazon’s First Operational Satellites
“This launch is an incredible milestone in Amazon’s ambitious initiative to provide fast, reliable broadband service to unserved and underserved communities around the world,” said Gary Wentz, ULA vice president of Government and Commercial Programs.S&P Global Announces Intent to Separate Mobility Segment into Standalone Public Company
The planned separation follows a comprehensive review by the Company’s Board of Directors and executive leadership team. The separation is expected to be effected through a spin-off of Mobility that is intended to qualify as a tax-free transaction for U.S. federal tax purposes to S&P Global shareholders.LG and MediaTek are Showcasing Revolutionary Mobility Solution at Auto Shanghai 2025
This groundbreaking solution enables passengers to simultaneously use multiple displays on a single Android OS, addressing the growing need for enhanced in-vehicle content consumption as displays become larger and more diverse in the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) era.ProjectDiscovery Named “Most Innovative Startup” at RSAC™ 2025 Conference Innovation Sandbox Contest
ProjectDiscovery was selected by a panel of esteemed judges for equipping security teams with open-source tools to find and fix vulnerabilities fast. Powered by Nuclei, the platform automates attack surface monitoring and vulnerability management — helping organizations stay ahead of real-world threats.NEXT Semiconductor Technologies Collaborates with BAE Systems to Develop Next Generation Space-Qualified Chips
BAE Systems will provide support of the NX450 APU for use in proliferated low-Earth orbit missions. The company may also work with NEXT to incorporate its own application specific integrated circuit technology and expertise for use in future SoC products.Rivada Expands Outernet Access to 33 Countries, Secures $16 Billion+ in Global Business
The Outernet is the first unified global communications platform, a unique next-generation constellation of 600 laser-linked LEO satellites that provide a ubiquitous, highly secure optical mesh network in space.Shokz Unveils Latest Innovation, OpenDots ONE, As First Ever Open-Ear Headphones Tailored to the Lifestyle Consumer
OpenDots ONE introduces Shokz’s first-ever clip-on design, distinguished from other traditional earbuds. At just 0.23 oz (6.5g) per earbud and 52g with the case, OpenDots ONE delivers all-day comfort in a barely-there form. The flexible nickel-titanium JointArc provides a gentle yet secure grip on various ear shapes.Baidu Launches ERNIE 4.5 Turbo, ERNIE X1 Turbo and New Suite of AI Tools to Empower Developers and Supercharge AI Innovation
CEO Robin Li said in his keynote, “Without practical applications, neither advanced chips nor sophisticated models hold value. While there will be a multitude of models, it is the applications that will truly dominate in the future.”Badge Inc. Wins Five Prestigious Global InfoSec Awards at RSA 2025
Badge’s technology fundamentally reimagines authentication by removing centralized personally identifiable information, passwords, and reliance on any one device. Badge uses advanced cryptography to derive secure keys on the fly, based on biometric and contextual inputs chosen by the user.Sapiens Acquires AdvantageGo to Expand Global P&C Platform with Cutting-Edge Underwriting Workbench & Risk Management Capabilities
AdvantageGo is expected to enable Sapiens to enhance its proposition to the London Specialty Market – a global hub for complex and high-risk insurance and reinsurance, where brokers and underwriters negotiate bespoke coverage, primarily through Lloyd’s of London and the London Company Market.Cisco and ServiceNow Partner to Simplify and Secure AI Adoption for Businesses at Scale
“The integration of ServiceNow and Cisco AI Defense is game changing for enterprises – providing organizations with the confidence of a single source of truth for managing AI risks and compliance, even while models continuously evolve,” said Jeetu Patel, EVP and Chief Product Officer, Cisco.Volta Labs, Inc. Launches Access Program to Support Academic Researchers Amid Budget Cuts
The program addresses the challenges many institutions are facing, including NIH budget cuts, grant uncertainty, and widespread freezes on capital purchases and hiring, as labs prioritize conserving funds and delay new projects unless absolutely necessary. The company’s Callisto™ Sample Prep System is specifically designed for ease of use, requiring no skilled labor and minimal personnel to operate.

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KITCHENER, ON, May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Canadian Solar Inc. (“the Company”, “Canadian Solar”) (NASDAQ: CSIQ) today announced that it will hold a conference call on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 p.m., May 15, 2025, in Hong Kong) to discuss the Company’s first quarter 2025 results and business outlook.

The dial-in phone number for the live audio call is +1-877-704-4453 (toll-free from the U.S.), 800 965 561 (from Hong Kong), +86 400 120 2840 (local dial-in from Mainland China) or +1-201-389-0920 from international locations. The conference ID is 13753335. A live webcast of the conference call will also be available on the investor relations section of Canadian Solar’s website at www.canadiansolar.com.

A replay of the call will be available after the conclusion of the call until 11:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on Thursday, May 29, 2025 (11:00 a.m. May 30, 2025, in Hong Kong) and can be accessed by dialing +1-844-512-2921 (toll-free from the U.S.) or +1-412-317-6671 from international locations.  The replay pin number is 13753335. A webcast replay will also be available on the investor relations section of Canadian Solar’s at www.canadiansolar.com.

About Canadian Solar Inc. 

Canadian Solar is one of the world’s largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, the Company is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules; provider of solar energy and battery energy storage solutions; and developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale solar power and battery energy storage projects. Over the past 24 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered nearly 150 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Through its subsidiary e-STORAGE, Canadian Solar has shipped over 10 GWh of battery energy storage solutions to global markets as of December 31, 2024, boasting a US$3.2 billion contracted backlog as of December 31, 2024. Since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected approximately 11.5 GWp of solar power projects and 4.5 GWh of battery energy storage projects globally. Its geographically diversified project development pipeline includes 25 GWp of solar and 75 GWh of battery energy storage capacity in various stages of development. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry, having been publicly listed on the NASDAQ since 2006. For additional information about the Company, follow Canadian Solar on LinkedIn or visit www.canadiansolar.com.

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