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United States
Měiguó
美国
FDA
Shípǐn Yàopǐn Jiāndū Guǎnlǐjú
食品药品监督管理局
approved
pīzhǔn
批准
Eli Lilly
Lǐlái
礼来
new
xīnxíng
新型
weight-loss pill
jiǎnféi yàopiàn
减肥药片
Foundayo (brand name)
Foundayo
Foundayo
。

United States
Měiguó
美国
FDA
Shípǐn Yàopǐn Jiāndū Guǎnlǐjú
食品药品监督管理局
on
yú
于
April 1
sì yuè yī rì
四月一日
approved
pīzhǔn
批准
Eli Lilly
Lǐlái
礼来
company
gōngsī
公司
(possessive particle)
de
的
weight-loss pill
jiǎnféi yàopiàn
减肥药片
Foundayo
Foundayo
Foundayo
，
this is
zhèshì
这是
a type of
yī zhǒng
一种
can
kěyǐ
可以
at
zài
在
any
rènhé
任何
time
shíjiān
时间
be taken
fúyòng
服用
(particle)
de
的
oral
kǒufú
口服
weight-loss drug
jiǎnféi yào
减肥药
，
clinical
línchuáng
临床
trial
shìyàn
试验
showed
xiǎnshì
显示
patients
huànzhě
患者
on average
píngjūn
平均
lost
jiǎnqīng le
减轻了
about 12 percent
yuē bǎifēnzhī shí èr
约12%
body weight
tǐzhòng
体重
。

April 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM

United States
Měiguó
美国
FDA
Shípǐn Yàopǐn Jiāndū Guǎnlǐjú
食品药品监督管理局
on
yú
于
April 1
sì yuè yī rì
四月一日
approved
pīzhǔn
批准
Eli Lilly
Lǐlái
礼来
company
gōngsī
公司
(possessive particle)
de
的
new
xīnxíng
新型
weight-loss drug
jiǎnféi yào
减肥药
Foundayo
Foundayo
Foundayo
。
this drug
zhè zhǒng yào
这种药
(possessive particle)
de
的
generic name
tōngyòng míng
通用名
is
shì
是
orforglipron
Àofúgèlièpùlún
奥福格列普仑
，
belongs to
shǔyú
属于
GLP-1
GLP-1
GLP-1
class of
lèi
类
drugs
yàowù
药物
。
GLP-1
GLP-1
GLP-1
class of drugs
lèi yàowù
类药物
can
kěyǐ
可以
mimic
mófǎng
模仿
the human body
réntǐ
人体
natural
tiānrán
天然
(possessive particle)
de
的
feeling of fullness
bǎofùgǎn
饱腹感
hormone
jīsù
激素
，
helping
bāngzhù
帮助
people
rénmen
人们
reduce
jiǎnshǎo
减少
appetite
shíyù
食欲
。
clinical
línchuáng
临床
trial
shìyàn
试验
showed
xiǎnshì
显示
，
taking
fúyòng
服用
the highest
zuìgāo
最高
dose
jìliàng
剂量
(possessive particle)
de
的
patients
huànzhě
患者
in
zài
在
72 weeks
qī shí èr zhōu
72周
within
nèi
内
on average
píngjūn
平均
lost
jiǎnqīng le
减轻了
about 27 pounds
yuē èr shí qī bàng
约27磅
，
or
jí
即
12.4 percent
bǎifēnzhī shí èr diǎn sì
12.4%
(particle)
de
的
body weight
tǐzhòng
体重
。
compared to
yǔ
与
other
qítā
其他
weight-loss drugs
jiǎnféi yào
减肥药
differently
bùtóng
不同
，
Foundayo
Foundayo
Foundayo
can
kěyǐ
可以
at
zài
在
any time of day
yī tiān zhōng
一天中
(particle)
de
的
any
rènhé
任何
time
shíjiān
时间
be taken
fúyòng
服用
，
no need for
bù xūyào
不需要
empty stomach
kōngfù
空腹
。
using
shǐyòng
使用
Eli Lilly
Lǐlái
礼来
coupon
yōuhuìquàn
优惠券
after
hòu
后
，
each month
měi yuè
每月
cost
fèiyòng
费用
approximately
yuēwéi
约为
$25
èr shí wǔ měiyuán
25美元
。
this is
zhèshì
这是
FDA
Shípǐn Yàopǐn Jiāndū Guǎnlǐjú
食品药品监督管理局
to date
qìjīn
迄今
approved
pīzhǔn
批准
speed
sùdù
速度
fastest
zuìkuài
最快
(particle)
de
的
weight-loss drug
jiǎnféi yào
减肥药
one of
zhī yī
之一
，
from
cóng
从
application
shēnqǐng
申请
to
dào
到
approval
huòpī
获批
only
jǐn
仅
took
huā le
花了
50 days
wǔ shí tiān
50天
。
Eli Lilly
Lǐlái
礼来
company
gōngsī
公司
stated
biǎoshì
表示
，
Foundayo
Foundayo
Foundayo
has already
yǐjīng
已经
started
kāishǐ
开始
through
tōngguò
通过
its
qí
其
direct sales
zhíxiāo
直销
platform
píngtái
平台
to
xiàng
向
patients
huànzhě
患者
shipping
fāhuò
发货
。

New Words

wúrén jī
无人机
drone
wùliú
物流
logistics
pèisòng
配送
delivery
chuàngxīn
创新
innovation
zìzhǔ
自主
autonomous
lùxiàn
路线
route
pāifàng
排放
emission
chéngběn
成本
cost
fùgài
覆盖
coverage
xiàolǜ
效率
efficiency

News in English

Lifestyle & Culture

FDA Approves Eli Lilly Obesity Pill Foundayo in Record 50 Days

The FDA approved Eli Lilly obesity pill Foundayo on April 1, 2026, a GLP-1 oral medication patients can take at any time of day, with clinical trials showing average body weight loss of about 12 percent over 72 weeks.

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Advanced artificial intelligence algorithms optimize delivery routes and avoid obstacles. Amazon plans to integrate drones with its existing logistics infrastructure. The system reduces carbon emissions and operational costs substantially. Safety protocols ensure compliance with aviation regulations.

The deployment begins in major metropolitan areas, expanding to suburban regions by year-end. Competitors are developing similar drone delivery systems. The innovation represents a major breakthrough in last-mile delivery logistics. Amazon projects 80% faster delivery for eligible packages within six months.

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rónghuò
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2026年
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诺贝尔
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wénxué jiǎng
文学奖
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sān wèi
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scientists
kēxué jiā
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for / because of
yīn
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pioneering
kāichuàng
开创
optogenetics
guāng yíchuán xué
光遗传学
technology
jìshù
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jointly
gòngtóng
共同
to be awarded
rónghuò
荣获
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2026年
Nobel
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Physiology
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医学奖
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137 mǐ
137米
to set / to establish
chuàng
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constant weight
héngzhòng
恒重
freediving
zìyóu qiánshuǐ
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men
nánzǐ
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world record
shìjiè jìlù
世界纪录
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Jiā ná dà
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zuò jiā
作家
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Ān nī Kǎ sēn
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to be honored with / to win
róng huò
荣获
the year 2026
2026 nián
2026年
Nobel
Nuò bèi ěr
诺贝尔
Prize in Literature
wén xué jiǎng
文学奖
。

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