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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

Here’s what’s on South Africa’s 2026 public health agenda
South Africa is a study in contrasts. And the 2026 public health agenda is no exception. Breakthrough HIV prevention medicine has arrived alongside US funding

JPM26: Novo Nordisk CEO reflects on ‘curse of a leader’ as company looks to reassert GLP-1 footing
The past year was one of turbulence and change at Novo Nordisk, and, while the Danish drugmaker still has its work cut out for 2026,

Tucker Carlson Faces Ozempic Rumours After Gaunt Appearance In New Photos Sparks Concern
Tucker Carlson’s gaunt appearance sparks Ozempic rumours as weight-loss drugs become mainstream. Explore the latest speculation and why celebrities are turning to GLP-1 medications.

FDA moves to strike suicide risk warnings from 3 GLP-1s
The FDA is requesting that drugmakers remove suicidal ideation and behavior warnings from the labeling of three GLP-1 receptor agonists — Saxenda (liraglutide), Wegovy (semaglutide)

Correction: Improvement effect of a next-generation probiotic L. plantarum-pMG36e-GLP-1 on type 2 diabetes mellitus via the gut–pancreas–liver axis
Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6FO90005D, Correction Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Hong Hu, Jie

Nimbus Healthcare and Snap Kitchen Launch “Nimbus Meals” to Pair GLP-1 Therapy with Medically Tailored Meals
Texas-founded partnership debuts a 12-week GLP-1 + food-as-medicine program built for sustainable metabolic health and employer-ready deployment AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nimbus

Cardiologist with 20 years of experience shares the truth behind GLP-1 drugs and weight loss: ‘Disaster always follows…’
Dr Bhojraj explains that GLP-1 isn’t a medication but a natural hormone, and while it can help, they have side effects and aren’t meant for

4 Mistakes People Make When Starting a GLP-1 That Can Stall Weight Loss—Plus How to Maximize Your Results – Woman’s World
4 Mistakes People Make When Starting a GLP-1 That Can Stall Weight Loss—Plus How to Maximize Your Results Woman’s World Study Finds More Than a Quarter

Popular weight-loss drugs shouldn’t carry suicide warnings, FDA says
Federal regulators have told drugmakers Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly to remove label warnings about potential suicidal thoughts and behaviours from their blockbuster weight-loss medications.

GLP-1 Drugs Tied to Lower CRC Risk and Better Outcomes
New studies raise the possibility that GLP-1 medications beat aspirin in reducing colorectal cancer risk, and may improve outcomes for people who do develop the

Samsung Biologics looks to scale up U.S. manufacturing in Maryland
Samsung Biologics CEO John Rim delivers his keynote speech outlining the company’s future roadmap at the 44th J.P. Morgan Health Care Conference held at Westin

New comment by subpixel in “Ozempic is changing the foods Americans buy”
> It’s insane to me that so many people need these to get off the processed foods killing them in the US The American diet

Perinatal GLP-1 Use Rises Despite Limited Safety Data
GLP-1 receptor agonist prescribing increases between 2019 and 2024. Medscape Medical News
JPM: NVIDIA Launches AI Collaborations with Eli Lilly, Thermo Fisher
SAN FRANCISCO—They met for the first time in 2018. David A. Ricks, a year into his tenure as Eli Lilly’s Chair and CEO, hosted Jensen

Oprah Reveals Why She Went Back on GLP-1 Meds After Year-Long Break
Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast/Getty Oprah Winfrey, 71, revealed the reason she returned to taking GLP-1 drugs after taking a year-long break while voicing

SOTA On Bay Area House Party
[previously in series: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] Every city parties for its own reasons. New Yorkers party to flaunt their wealth.

Oprah Gets Open and Honest About Her Experience Taking a GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug
Oprah opened up about the unpleasant side effect she has experienced while taking this weight loss drug.

Eli Lilly working with Humana to dispense weight-loss drugs in employer-focused initiative
Humana’s CenterWell Pharmacy will distribute Eli Lilly obesity medications under a new program targeting employers, according to a Jan. 12 news release. The pharmacy will serve those

FDA Says to Drop Suicide Warning From GLP-1 Drug Labels
(MedPage Today) — The FDA requested that manufacturers of GLP-1 receptor agonists remove information regarding risks of suicidal behavior and ideation from drug labels following

FDA calls on GLP-1 drugmakers to remove suicide warnings – Axios
FDA calls on GLP-1 drugmakers to remove suicide warnings Axios US FDA requests removal of suicide warnings from weight-loss drugs CNN US FDA requests removal of suicide

FDA asks Lilly, Novo to remove suicide warnings from GLP-1 labels
The FDA asked Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly to remove warnings about suicidal ideation or behavior from the labels of their blockbuster GLP-1 weight loss