Oncobesity News Posts

Your gym membership just got competition — weight-loss drug Wegovy launches in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 — Novo Nordisk today announced that its weight-loss drug, Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4mg), is now officially available in Malaysia, offering a new

Samsung Epis targets nine additional biosimilars, drug development expansion in growth strategy
Kim Kyung-ah, president and CEO of Samsung Epis Holdings and Samsung Bioepis, answers questions from the Korean reporters at a press event held on the

STAT+: Novo Nordisk Foundation gives $850M to nonprofit to help commercialize research in Europe
Five years ago, the Novo Nordisk Foundation spun out a nonprofit called the BioInnovation Institute with the aim of identifying promising research and building companies

‘I regret not discovering GLP-1s sooner,’ says Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey has expressed regret for not discovering GLP-1s and starting her weight loss journey sooner, which would have allowed her to arrive at the

Healthy Returns: Novo Nordisk CEO on GLP-1 pricing, and more insights from the JPM conference – CNBC
Healthy Returns: Novo Nordisk CEO on GLP-1 pricing, and more insights from the JPM conference CNBC On Day 3 of JPM, pharma threads a needle with

STAT+: Pharmacy compounder files antitrust lawsuit against Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk
In the latest fracas over the burgeoning market for weight loss drugs, a compounding pharmacy has filed a lawsuit accusing Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk

Celltrion to internalize U.S. production with $18B investment in New Jersey facility
Celltrion CEO Seo Jin-seok delivers a keynote speech on the company’s future road map at the 44th J.P. Morgan Health Care Conference held in San

[Review] Glucagon-like receptor agonists and next-generation incretin-based medications: metabolic, cardiovascular, and renal benefits
GLP-1 receptor agonists were initially developed to treat type 2 diabetes and have had a transformative effect on its therapy, and are highly effective for

GLP-1 obesity drugs cleared of suicide warning
Years after approving three glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists to treat obesity, the U.S. FDA is acknowledging that the drugs don’t have the same risk

GLP-1 Drugs Tied to Mortality Reduction in Colon Cancer Patients With Obesity
(MedPage Today) — SAN FRANCISCO — Patients with colon cancer and comorbid obesity treated with GLP-1 receptor agonists had lower mortality and fewer serious non-cancer

GLP-1 Users, Tell Us The Things That Surprised You The Most
From nausea to emotional shifts to unexpected changes in how people treat you, we want the side of GLP-1s you don’t usually hear about. View

GLP-1 Drugs Tied to Mortality Reduction in Colon Cancer Patients With Obesity
(MedPage Today) — SAN FRANCISCO — Patients with colon cancer and comorbid obesity treated with GLP-1 receptor agonists had lower mortality and fewer serious non-cancer

该机构预计,到2030年,口服药物将占据GLP-1减肥药市场25%至50%的份额。
Structure expects pills to capture 25% to 50% of GLP-1 obesity market by 2030 (www.reuters.com) 04:00

I’m an RD—Here Are 4 Steps I Recommend Before Starting a GLP-1
These will help you build a supportive foundation for the body.

Oprah accepted being subject of jokes about her weight due to self-blame, says, ‘I felt they were right’
Oprah Winfrey told the co-hosts of “The View” on Wednesday that she accepted being the subject of comedians’ jokes about her weight over the years

Compounding pharmacy sues Lilly, Novo over GLP-1 drug competition
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STAT+: On Day 3 of JPM, pharma threads a needle with the White House, and Novo Nordisk has an eye on M&A
This is the online version of The Readout, STAT’s flagship biotech newsletter. Sign up to get it in your inbox. It’s Day 3 of JPM and all of

Eli Lilly’s Most Promising Weight Loss Drug May Come With a Surprising Benefit: Pain Relief
Key Points Retatrutide’s recent trial results suggest it may be even better than Eli Lilly’s already approved GLP-1 medication, tirzepatide. Besides weight loss, retatrutide helped

FDA asks that suicide warning labels be taken off GLP-1 weight-loss drugs
The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that it wants suicide warning labels on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs to be removed.

Mission Foods: NEW YEAR, NEW NUTRITION PLAN!
From GLP-1 to Keto, hear the nutrition tips and recipes you need to stay on track in the New Year IRVING, Texas, Jan. 14, 2026

Compounding pharmacy sues Lilly, Novo over GLP-1 drug competition
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Day 2 @ JP Morgan in Obesity Drugs and Therapies
Here are the **highlights from Day 2 of the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference (San Francisco) specifically related to obesity, weight-gain therapies, and related drug developments

Day 1 @ JP Morgan in Obesity Drugs and Therapies
JP Morgan 2026: Obesity & GLP-1 Therapies Take Center StageWhat the Latest Deals and Data Mean for the Future of Metabolic MedicineThe J.P. Morgan Healthcare

Food Companies Are Targeting Users of Weight-Loss Drugs With ‘GLP-1 Friendly’ Labels
But the labels — unlike the popular medications themselves — aren’t regulated by the FDA.
Oprah and Serena Williams Team Up to Promote the Joys of Weight Loss Drugs
Oprah Winfrey recently hosted an event for her podcast dedicated to the topic of GLP-1 medications, a.k.a. weight loss drugs such as Ozempic. Winfrey had

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists for obesity: Growing popularity met with growing questions over safety
by Ariana M. Chao, Adam Gilden, Thomas A. Wadden Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)-based medications, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, have transformed obesity care. However, rising use

Eli Lilly’s Most Promising Weight Loss Drug May Come With a Surprising Benefit: Pain Relief
The rising popularity of weight loss drugs is a key reason healthcare company Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) has been soaring in value in recent years.

Healthy Returns: Novo Nordisk CEO on GLP-1 pricing, and more insights from the JPM conference
Novo Nordisk’s CEO spoke about GLP-1 pricing and Pfizer’s CEO spoke about the company’s obesity ambitions while at the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference.

Who’s Most Likely to See Hair Loss on GLP-1s?
We have heard Reddit horror stories about GLP-1 users losing their hair. Now, there’s finally a study corroborating these claims. The researchers concluded that patients

The Ozempic era might be over already
In the three years since Ozempic entered the national consciousness, the brand name has become so ubiquitous that it is used as a shorthand for

Live from JPM 2026, a sit-down with Novo Nordisk’s CEO and VC Bob Nelsen
How did an office clerk become CEO of a major pharmaceutical company? What’s “Project Prometheus”? And what’s next in drug R&D? Allison, Adam, and Elaine

Sneaky new trend companies are using to target GLP-1 and other weight-loss drug users
While the nutritional needs of GLP-1 users are not drastically different from the general population, according to a dietician, the key distinction lies in reduced

More Than One in Four Adults Eligible for GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 14, 2026 — More than one-quarter of adults aged 25 to 64 years from 99 countries are eligible to receive a glucagon-like peptide-1

Whoopi Goldberg Demands Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Make GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs More Accessible On ‘The View’: “You’re All About Making The Country Healthier”
Oprah Winfrey stopped by The View to discuss her experience taking weight loss drugs.

Bariatric surgery reshapes body fat and muscle more than GLP-1 drugs
Bariatric surgery and GLP-1 treatments reshape body composition differently, emphasizing the importance of sex and treatment choice in muscle preservation.

The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 | Some of India’s foremost experts on what the future could hold in the health ecosystem
The rise and riseof GLP-1 medications, why lived experiences are important in the context of mental health and why the new US dietary guidelines should

Gordon Ramsay Ushers I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Into the GLP-1 Era
Brand hopes chef can boost appeal among nutrient-conscious foodies.

Shed Expands GLP-1 Weight-Loss Offerings with Wegovy® Pills via NovoCare
SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Shed, a leading health and wellness platform focused on accessible, clinician-guided care, today announced the expansion of

Stopping GLP-1s May Lead to Weight Regain In Less Than 2 Years, Review Finds
Research shows that people who stop taking GLP-1 medications regain weight within 2 years. Image Credit: Tatsiana Volkava/Getty Images A new study has found that

STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a change in obesity drug warnings, FDA approvals, and more
Good morning, everyone, the middle of the week has arrived and this calls for a celebratory cup or two of stimulation. How so? Well, you