Oncobesity News Posts

Layer-by-Layer Polymeric Films: A Novel Approach to Buccal GLP-1 Delivery
Buccal delivery offers a promising alternative to oral drug administration by enabling direct systemic absorption and avoiding first-pass metabolism. Multilayer polymeric films represent a promising

Health Canada warns of fake semaglutide drugs, cites ‘product safety’ risks
Health Canada is warning Canadians of the dangers of buying “fake or unauthorized products” meant to replicate popular GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Rybelsus and

Investors load Corxel with $287M for a ‘differentiated’ obesity pill
The funding will support a GLP-1 pill Corxel licensed from China-based Vincentage in 2024 and that the company believes to be as effective in spurring

Jelly Roll’s wife says weight-loss drug sent her into ‘worst suicidal depression’
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or

Is the 2026 Market Rotation Already Underway? Here’s What Could Lead After the Magnificent 7
Quick Read Magnificent Seven stocks are in the red for 2026 as collective momentum has stalled. Eli Lilly partnered with Nvidia on drug discovery as

Medifast’s Q4 Guidance Remains Weak: When Does Growth Return?
Medifast, Inc.’s MED guidance for the fourth quarter of 2025 remains weak, with revenue projected to be between $65 million and $80 million and a

Eli Lilly (LLY) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool. Date Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 at 10 a.m. ET Call participants Chair and Chief Executive Officer — David A. Ricks

Eli Lilly (LLY) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool. Date Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET Call participants Chairman and Chief Executive Officer — David A. Ricks

Eli Lilly (LLY) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool. Date Aug. 7, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. ET Call participants Chairman and Chief Executive Officer — David A. Ricks Chief

Ozempic Made Weight Loss Therapy Mainstream, But Now It’s Getting Competition
Who would have ever thought that a weight loss injectable would become a household name and pop culture-adjacent phenomenon? Ozempic has become synonymous with modern

How will weight-loss jabs change the food industry?
Richard M Lee/Shutterstock Consumers are surrounded by food that is highly conducive to weight gain. No one likes dieting and very few have lasting success.

Study sheds light on weight regain after GLP-1 discontinuation

Many patients may keep off lost pounds after stopping a GLP-1, US data suggests – Reuters
Many patients may keep off lost pounds after stopping a GLP-1, US data suggests Reuters

Why Environment Matters More When Using GLP-1 Medications
GLP-1 medications can create opportunity for change—but environment determines what lasts. Discover how context shapes habits more than motivation alone.

Corxel secures $287M series D to fund phase 2/3 obesity studies of oral GLP-1 drug
In a reminder of the money still available for enticing obesity assets, Corxel Pharmaceuticals has raised $287 million in series D funds to bankroll phase

What happens after GLP-1s and why food will matter more than ever
A University of Oxford study published in The BMJ finds users of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic regain weight and reverse heart health improvements within two

China-founded pharma Corxel raises up to $287M for oral GLP-1
Since its 2019 founding, Corxel Pharmaceuticals has evolved from focusing on the China market to eyeing the world. The biopharma, founded in Shanghai but now

Off the Scales: ‘meticulously reported’ rise of Ozempic
In 2024, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published “what could well be the most important table in modern public health”, said Tom

China-rooted Corxel raises up to $287M for GLP-1 pill with global ambitions – Endpoints News
China-rooted Corxel raises up to $287M for GLP-1 pill with global ambitions Endpoints News

CoreAge Rx Introduces Flat-Rate Pricing for GLP-1 Medications
WICHITA FALLS, Texas, Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CoreAge Rx, a telehealth pharmacy specializing in weight management solutions, today announced a pricing structure designed to

Simply Good Foods turns again to ex-CEO amid GLP-1 advance
The US group has re-hired former CEO Joe Scalzo as sales falter and as GLP-1 trend presents opening for Atkins brand.

6 New Weight Loss Drugs That Could Dethrone Ozempic – Gizmodo
6 New Weight Loss Drugs That Could Dethrone Ozempic Gizmodo What difference will a GLP-1 pill make? Wisconsin weight loss physician weighs in wpr.org Powerful New Weight-Loss

AI drug startup Insilico Medicine launches an AI ‘gym’ to help models like GPT and Qwen be good at science
Insilico Medicine, a U.S.-based, Hong Kong-listed AI drug discovery company, is launching a new service that will train general-purpose large language models, like OpenAI’s GPT

After GLP-1: Weight regain, food fear and the industry’s next reckoning
As millions quit GLP-1 drugs and weight rebounds faster than expected, food makers face rising pressure around nutrition, trust and mental health.

4p hot drink that could mimic the effects of weight loss jabs
Research has found that natural compounds could affect GLP-1

STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Europe’s pharma supply chain, stopping GLP-1 drugs, and more
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the middle of the holiday-shortened week on this side of the pond. Congratulations on making it this far, and remember

GLP-1 Medications: A Comprehensive Overview
THURSDAY, Jan. 22, 2026 — With more studies emerging, GLP-1 and dual GIP/GLP-1 medications have become well-established options for those with obesity or type 2

Many patients may keep off lost pounds after stopping a GLP-1, US data suggests

TV Review: Ryan Murphy’s “The Beauty,” on FX and Hulu on Disney+
2026-01-22T11:00:00.000Z Save this storySave this story Save this storySave this story In the new Ryan Murphy horror thriller “The Beauty,” a virus turns its hosts

GLP-1 drugs and pregnancy: Why stopping may trigger hidden risks
As GLP-1 use rises, research and experts warn the post-drug phase may be a critical window for weight gain, metabolic instability and unexpected pregnancies

#JPM26: Hua Medicine plots diabetes drug expansion in China and beyond
Shanghai-based Hua Medicine wants to capture a greater share of the global diabetes market with a different approach from popular GLP-1 medicines. Many newer diabetes

美国数据显示,许多患者在停用GLP-1药物后仍能保持减去的体重。
Many patients may keep off lost pounds after stopping a GLP-1, US data suggests (www.reuters.com) 19:17

Swiss healthcare group Galenica breaks CHF4 billion sales mark
Swiss healthcare group Galenica generated sales of CHF4.14 billion in the previous financial year, an increase of 5.5%. + Get the most important news from

Docosahexaenoic Acid Consumption Early in Life Improves Immune Dysfunction in High‐Fat Diet‐Fed Wistar Rats in a Sex‐Specific Manner
Feeding a high-fat diet (HFD) did not alter body composition or inflammatory outcomes but resulted in impaired regulatory T cell response and compromised adaptive immunity

GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Could Save the Airline Industry $580 Million a Year on Fuel Costs According to a New Study
‘It only makes sense that the weight of passengers impacts costs,’ an equity analyst for a financial firm said

Are Biologics Safe With GLP-1 RAs? Study Provides Insights
Most patients receiving a GLP-1 receptor agonist (RA) and a biologic continue co-therapy for over a year with few treatment-related adverse events. Medscape Medical News

Weight-Loss Drugs Could Save US Airlines $580 Million Per Year
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic have transformed millions of lives with easily administered treatments and

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs show early promise for treating addiction
This systematic review evaluates preclinical and clinical evidence on glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists as potential treatments for substance use disorders. Findings show consistent reductions in

Worrisome retail trends flagged at Dollar Tree
Like millions of Americans, I like a good deal. With sticky inflation and rising layoffs, finding bargains has become a new American pastime, which should

Ozempic is Reshaping the Fast Food Industry
New research from Cornell University has tracked how households change their spending after someone starts taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, and the numbers