GLP-1 pills are coming, and they could revolutionize weight-loss
WEBSep 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...
Beyond Ozempic: New GLP-1 drugs promise weight loss and …
WEBThe 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...
Popular weight-loss and diabetes medications linked to lower risk …
WEBJul 5, 2024 · CNN — GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy may help lower the risk of certain cancers, a new study suggests. People who are overweight or obese have a higher risk of getting 13 types...
Many people using GLP-1s for weight loss stop treatment too soon ... - CNN
WEBMay 21, 2024 · An analysis of health insurance claims released Tuesday found that most people using GLP-1 medications – about 58% – were on their treatment plan for less than 12 weeks, falling short of a key...
FDA Approves First Treatment to Reduce Risk of Serious Heart …
WEBThe 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.
FDA approves Eli Lilly’s Zepbound, a weight loss drug ... - NBC News
WEBNov 8, 2023 · Zepbound is part of a class of drugs called GLP-1 agonists, which mimic a hormone that helps reduce food intake and appetite. However, Zepbound also imitates a second hormone, called GIP, which —...
A Major GLP-1 Drug Shortage Is Over. Some Patients Aren’t
WEB2 days ago · 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 because so many patients ...
More fiber in the diet may help boost levels of GLP-1, an Ozempic ... - NPR
WEBOct 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
WEBJun 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...
Research shows GLP-1 drugs are effective but complex
WEBMay 30, 2024 · While experts caution against overusing GLP-1RAs or viewing them as a universal cure-all for obesity, physicians and researchers agree that the drugs are highly effective for weight management and Type 2 diabetes treatment.