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How Ozempic and Wegovy became globally recognized brands to treat obesity | DW News
For years, the standard medical advice to treat obesity was to eat less and to exercise more. But new drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have

GLP-1 Drugs for Cats? High-Dose Wegovy Heads to FDA; Smartphone-Obesity Link in Kids
(MedPage Today) — Weight-loss injectables for pets? Okava Pharmaceuticals announced plans to kick off a pilot study of a GLP-1 drug for cats with obesity.

诺和诺德解释GLP-1阿尔茨海默病试验失败的缘由
Novo Nordisk justifies reasoning behind failed GLP-1 Alzheimer”s trials (www.reuters.com) 04:42

GLP-1 drugs may reach fewer than one in 10 people who need them, experts predict
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced its official guidance on the use of GLP-1 drugs for treating obesity. GLP-1 drugs are medications that mimic

Novo Nordisk justifies reasoning behind failed GLP-1 Alzheimer’s trials
Despite a lack of results from the trials, the Vice President of the company says “we still think it was the right decision.”

Nigerian General Christopher Musa returns to government as the country’s Minister of Defence
In tonight’s edition, a month after losing his jon a chief of defence staff amidst coup concerns, nigerian General Christopher Musa returns to government as

WHO backs GLP-1 meds like Ozempic to treat obesity
The World Health Organization is backing GLP-1 medications for the treatment of obesity, which some advocates hope will open up access to the drugs and

Deep neural recordings suggest the brain adapts to weight-loss drugs over time
New research offers a rare glimpse into how popular weight-loss medications affect electrical activity deep within the human brain. A case study involving a patient

WHO Issues First-Ever Guidelines for Use of GLP-1 Drugs to Treat Obesity
The WHO recommended GLP-1s as a treatment for obesity alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise. Milles Team/Stocksy New guidelines from the World Health Organization

A genetic screen in enteroendocrine cells reveals mechanisms that control protein sensing and GLP-1 release
Enteroendocrine cells (EECs) are the principal nutrient sensors in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and release hormones such as glucagon-like-peptide 1 (GLP-1) that modulate GI function

Trump GLP-1 Deal ‘Move in Right Direction’
Trump’s deal with drug manufacturers lowering the cost of GLP-1s will expand coverage for many patients. Caroline Messer, MD, explains why she welcomes this deal.

Amy Schumer’s Transformation Through the Years: Motherhood and More
Amy Schumer went from a hustling stand-up comedian to a major movie star. “After my dad got MS and we went bankrupt and my mom

WHO backs use of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, along with diet, exercise
WHO guidelines say GLP-1 drugs are effective as long-term treatment for obesity in adults, barring pregnant women, alongside diet, exercise interventions; call for equitable access

WHO: Long-Term GLP-1 Therapies Recommended for Adults With Obesity
TUESDAY, Dec. 2, 2025 — Long-term glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) therapies combined with intensive behavioral therapy are recommended for adults with obesity, according to a special

Fractyl Health says procedure can maintain weight loss after stopping GLP-1

Best-Performing ETFs of November
Wall Street recorded a subdued November this year. The S&P 500 lost 0.04% over the past month (as of Nov. 28, 2025), the Dow Jones

Wall Street Bulls are Pounding the Table Over Amazon, Eli Lilly, and Apple
Quick Read Wells Fargo just raised its price target on Amazon to $295 a share, with an overweight rating. Analysts at Bank of America reiterated

WHO issues 1st guideline on GLP-1s: 4 updates
In a first, the World Health Organization has issued a guideline on GLP-1s, a drug class that up to 1 in 8 U.S. adults report

WHO Issues First Guidance on Using GLP-1 Drugs to Treat Obesity
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Dec. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The World Health Organization (WHO) released its first-ever guideline on…

Brainstem GLP-1 neurons modulate physiological satiation and drive sustained weight loss in obese mice
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) activation in the brain strongly reduces appetite, but most brain GLP-1Rs are not accessible for systemically administered GLP-1R agonists. Acute activation

WHO calls for ‘responsible use’ of GLP-1 drugs for long term obesity care
The guideline reframes obesity as a chronic disease needing lifelong care, recommending GLP-1 therapies with behavioural support rather than relying on medication alone

Will blockbuster obesity drugs revolutionize addiction treatment?
Nature, Published online: 02 December 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-03911-x Scientists are testing whether GLP-1 drugs can help to cut cravings for cigarettes, alcohol and opioids — as

Could Weight Loss Drugs Turn Fat Cats Into Svelte Ozempets?
GLP-1 drugs for pets could be the next frontier for the blockbuster weight loss and diabetes drugs.

Doctors call Ozempic a miracle drug. Medicaid officials aren’t so sure.
Breakthroughs in weight-loss medicine are presenting state Medicaid officials with what looks like a sure bet: Spend big now to cover the drugs and reap

Nutrients, Vol. 17, Pages 3778: Consuming Tree Nuts Daily as Between-Meal Snacks Reduces Food Cravings and Improves Diet Quality in American Young Adults at High Metabolic Syndrome Risk
Nutrients, Vol. 17, Pages 3778: Consuming Tree Nuts Daily as Between-Meal Snacks Reduces Food Cravings and Improves Diet Quality in American Young Adults at High

Obesities, Vol. 5, Pages 88: Nutritional Approaches to Enhance GLP-1 Analogue Therapy in Obesity: A Narrative Review
Obesities, Vol. 5, Pages 88: Nutritional Approaches to Enhance GLP-1 Analogue Therapy in Obesity: A Narrative Review Obesities doi: 10.3390/obesities5040088 Authors: Denise Deo Dias Andrea

Metropolis launches GLP-1 monitoring test packages, targets obesity market
Metropolis Healthcare has rolled out three TruHealth GLP-1 test packages for patients preparing for or undergoing obesity treatment, as diagnostics firms move to tap the

UPSC Key: Sanchar Saathi app, GPS ‘spoofing’, and WHO guidelines on use of GLP-1
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Overlooked hormone may be deadly driver of postmenopausal breast cancer in women with obesity
A new analysis of research into the most common type of breast cancer has zeroed in on an overlooked hormone that may be responsible for

WHO issues first guidelines backing GLP-1 drugs for obesity management
WHO has issued its first guidelines recommending GLP-1 drugs for long-term obesity treatment in adults, while stressing equitable access, health system readiness and lifestyle support

WHO issues global guideline on the use of GLP-1 medicines in treating obesity
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Drug Combo Tied to Lower Cancer Risk, Mortality in T2D
Dual therapy with metformin and GLP-1 RAs is associated with a lower risk for adiposity-related cancers and mortality than DPP-4 inhibitor therapy in patients with

WHO releases first guideline on the use of GLP-1 therapies for treating obesity
To address the growing global health challenge of obesity, which affects more than 1 billion people, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first

WHO releases new guidelines around weight-loss drugs amid obesity epidemic | The World | ABC NEWS
The World Health Organisation has released guidelines recommending GLP-1-type medications as long-term treatments for obesity, issuing a global call to its member states to ensure

What are GLP-1 therapies?
GLP-1 therapies are a class of medicines that help lower blood sugar, support weight loss, reduce the risk of heart and kidney complications, and can

Danone tackles the big question for GLP-1 users: What should they eat?
Grounded in emerging research, Danone’s research and innovation team is developing nutrient-dense products tailored to every stage of the GLP-1 user journey – and meeting

Expanded Medicare Coverage Could Bring GLP-1s to Millions
The federal government negotiated with drug makers to bring lower prices on GLP-1 drugs to millions of Medicare patients. Medscape Medical News

FTSE 100 vs S&P 500: here’s how £10k invested at the start of the year compares
It’s been a volatile year in stock markets around the world. From tariff scares through to monetary policy shifts, investors have been left trying to

Dr Reddy’s, Cipla, Biocon, Sun Pharma In Focus After WHO Issues Guideline On Use Of GLP-1 Drugs For Obesity
In September, the WHO added GLP-1 therapies to its Essential Medicines List for managing Type 2 diabetes in high-risk groups.

India’s GLP-1 Moment Could Reshape Sugar Market – czapp.com
India’s GLP-1 Moment Could Reshape Sugar Market czapp.com