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GLP-1 Therapy May Offer Added Benefit in IBD Beyond Weight Loss
(MedPage Today) — LAS VEGAS — GLP-1-based therapies may offer benefits in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that extend beyond their metabolic indication, according to two

Engineering Marker‐Free Lettuce Chloroplast Genome to Express Functional Glucagon‐Like Peptide‐1 Receptor Agonists Exenatide and Lixisenatide
Engineering of marker-free lettuce chloroplast genome to express CTB-Exenatide and CTB-Lixisenatide for oral delivery. Upper panel: Chemically synthesised exenatide or lixisenatide require expensive production, purification,

Five ways weight-loss jabs are changing spending habits – BBC
Five ways weight-loss jabs are changing spending habits BBC Smaller portions, more protein: How GLP-1s are quietly changing chain restaurant menus NBC News Gut-friendly foods: GLP-1 drives

The Seven Deadly Sins of Weight Loss Drugs
The Seven Deadly Sins of Weight Loss Drugs by Alan Cassels at Brownstone Institute O is for Obesity…. Back in the days, we saw a

8 Medicare Changes Every Enrollee Should Know About in 2026
Key Points Some Medicare costs are going up — which is no suprise. Some costs, though, including some prescription drug costs, are going down. Original

Can the body make its own Ozempic? Scientists seek answer with gene therapy.
Fractyl Health is developing a shot that would program the body to make more of the GLP-1 hormone naturally, a risky bet that it can

By January 2027, £1,000 invested in Greggs shares could be worth…
Have we reached peak pessimism with Greggs‘ (LSE:GRG) shares? I ask because the FTSE 250 stock’s crashed 47% since August 2024, leaving Greggs languishing near

Novo Nordisk sued for allegedly monopolising diabetes drug Victoza
Victoza, approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 2010, was Novo’s first-generation blockbuster GLP-1 drug

Novo’s Wegovy pill off to a solid start after just two weeks on market
Novo Nordisk’s weight loss pill is off to an impressive start after less than three weeks on the market. Prescriptions are quickly ramping up, increasing

Virginia university leads trial for post-GLP-1 weight drug
Fairfax, Va.-based George Mason University is leading a phase 2 clinical trial of ARD-201, an oral medication designed to help patients maintain weight loss after

GLP-1 drugs brought our eating disorders back — and quitting the shots doesn’t always help
“I never, ever thought that this would happen.”

Hormone therapy combined with tirzepatide linked to greater weight loss after menopause
A new study led by Mayo Clinic found that postmenopausal women receiving menopausal hormone therapy lost 35% more weight while taking tirzepatide, a Food and Drug Administration-approved drug for the treatment of overweight and obesity. The findings, published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health, could expand treatment possibilities for millions of women struggling with obesity and obesity-related diseases after menopause.

Sun Pharma receives DCGI approval for generic version of semaglutide injection
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries announced that it has received approval from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) to manufacture and market a generic version of

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