GLP-1 pills are coming, and they could revolutionize weight-loss
Sep 17, 2024 · Dushay cited hopes that pill versions of GLP-1 drugs could ease shortages, come at lower cost and enhance convenience. But she and other doctors also warn about the potential for misuse, a...
Expanding access to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could save …
3 days ago · Two scenarios were considered: current uptake and expanded access. The current uptake rate of drugs among eligible persons with diabetes and obesity was parameterized as 13.6% and 10.8%, respectively.
Opinion | Why We May Soon Use Ozempic to Treat Addiction
2 days ago · On Thursday, the journal Addiction published a study that examined the medical records of half a million people with opioid use disorder and found that those who were taking GLP-1 drugs, for any ...
A Major GLP-1 Drug Shortage Is Over. Some Patients Aren’t
Oct 8, 2024 · Kate Knibbs. Science. Oct 9, 2024 7:30 AM. A Major GLP-1 Drug Shortage Is Over. Some Patients Aren’t Celebrating. Mounjaro and Zepbound are now out of shortage. This should be good news—but ...
Beyond Ozempic: New GLP-1 drugs promise weight loss and …
The drug contains the GLP-1 hormone, a key ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, in addition to glucagon. Altimmune released data from a phase 2 trial of 391 adults with obesity or who are...
FDA Approves First Treatment to Reduce Risk of Serious Heart …
The FDA approved a new use for a drug to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack and stroke in adults with cardiovascular disease and either obesity or overweight.
Next-generation drug from Eli Lilly boosts weight loss to 24% ... - CNN
Jun 26, 2023 · Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro, cleared for type 2 diabetes and awaiting FDA approval for weight loss, targets both GLP-1 and a hormone called GIP, and has produced weight loss of 21 to 23%.
Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy may help stave off some cancers - NPR
Aug 12, 2024 · Several new studies find promising evidence that the GLP-1 class of drugs may have a cancer-preventive effect, especially for cancers linked to obesity.
More fiber in the diet may help boost levels of GLP-1, an Ozempic ... - NPR
Oct 30, 2023 · Popular weight-loss drugs mimic GLP-1, a hormone the body makes naturally after eating. Turns out some foods trigger GLP-1 better than others, making us feel full and eat less.
After GLP-1, what’s next for weight loss? - Nature
Jun 6, 2023 · The GLP-1 agonist Wegovy has re-energized the hunt for obesity treatments. Alternatives — ranging from bitter taste compounds to lean muscle boosters and bacteria — are already in the...