Novo Nordisk A/S slumped after a pill from rival Eli Lilly & Co. helped patients shed weight and control blood sugar about as well as its injected blockbuster Ozempic. The stock dropped as much as 9.8% to 380 kroner early in Copenhagen, the first trading day since the Thursday announcement that buoyed Lilly. The triumph … Read more
Abstract Aims Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, alongside dual receptor agonists targeting glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors, represent transformative therapies for obesity management. Despite their increasing use, patient perspectives of these treatments remain underexplored. This exploratory study aimed to examine the experiences and attitudes of individuals using GLP-1 medications (GLP-1s) for weight loss, focusing on … Read more
A large population-based study found that GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) and SGLT2 inhibitors (SGLT2is), two classes of glucose-lowering drugs used in type 2 diabetes, were associated with a significantly reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). These findings suggest potential neuroprotective benefits and highlight drug repurposing as a promising strategy for ADRD prevention.
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic may help reduce alcohol cravings and support recovery—especially when combined with therapy and used to treat coexisting conditions.
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Coya Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: COYA) (“Coya” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing biologics intended to enhance regulatory T cell (Treg) function, today announced publication of the results of a study designed to evaluate the effects of COYA 303 (LD IL-2 and GLP-1RA), Coya’s investigational biologic combination to suppress pro-inflammatory myeloid cells, enhance … Read more
Spending on Ozempic, Wegovy and other similar prescriptions soared 500 percent in five years, according to a research letter.
The study of consciousness is a field crowded with scientists, philosophers, and gurus. But neuroscientist Daniel Toker is focused on its shadow twin: unconsciousness. His path to this research began with a tragedy — one he witnessed firsthand. While at a music festival, a young concertgoer near Toker dove headfirst into a shallow lake. He … Read more
It’s not just talk. Americans’ spending on GLP-1 drugs including Ozempic and Wegovy has skyrocketed in the last five years. Spending hit $71.7 billion in 2023 for a 500% increase from $13.7 billion in 2018, according to a research letter published this month in JAMA Network Open , described…
Some experts say oral versions of popular weight-loss drugs such as Wegovy could offer people more flexibility and accessibility. What’s keeping the pills from taking off?
