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Analog of prolactin-releasing peptide reduces body weight primarily through sustained fatty acid oxidation rather than hypophagia
Although incretin (GLP-1)-based drugs are highly successful for weight loss, there are some limitations to their use. A modified prolactin-releasing peptide, NN501, causes significant weight

Gut enteroendocrine cell activation using a combination of GPR119 and GPR40 agonists results in synergistic hormone secretion in mice and humans
Sebhat et al. present a strategy to mimic bariatric surgery by activating specialized intestinal cells that secrete satiety hormones, including GLP-1. Preclinically, a combination of

A Skeptic’s Guide to Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Agonists
A new compass for the SKEPDOC column. This column was founded by Harriet Hall, MD (1945–2023) who wrote it from 2006 to 2023. In 2026,

Invesco vs. iShares: Which Consumer Staples ETF Is Better for Investors, PBJ or KXI?
Key Points KXI is more globally diversified, with nearly 100 holdings, but has a slightly deeper five-year drawdown than PBJ, and a weaker five-year total

Down 55%, Should You Buy the Dip on Pfizer?
Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) is in the Wall Street doghouse. It is currently viewed as an also-ran in the drug sector, lagging far behind peers like

Medical Roundup #6
Published on January 19, 2026 9:20 PM GMT The main thing to know this time around is that the whole crazy ‘what is causing the

Bariatric surgery beats GLP-1s for type 2 diabetes across income levels, study says
When endocrinologist Mary Elizabeth Patti looks at a patient with type 2 diabetes who could benefit from weight loss, she sees more than body mass

The Ozempic effect: How weight loss drugs are changing the menu at your favorite restaurant
Twelve percent of Americans reportedly take a GLP-1, according to a recent poll

Airlines have 580 million reasons to like GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, analysis finds
Airlines stand to save a potential $580 million as travelers slim down thanks to the effects of weight-loss drugs, a new study found. Sheila Kahyaoglu,

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This Is How GLP-1 Drugs Are Forcing Restaurant Chains to Change Their Menus
Weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are causing chains to rethink their offerings.

Weight Loss Drugs Could Save Airlines Hundreds of Millions of Dollars, Here’s Why…
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Airlines may see cost savings on fuel if weight loss drugs contribute to lighter passengers, according to a Jefferies Research Services

Smaller portions, more protein: How GLP-1s are quietly changing chain restaurant menus – NBC News
Smaller portions, more protein: How GLP-1s are quietly changing chain restaurant menus NBC News ‘Bar Rescue’ host Jon Taffer on new restaurant reality: Smaller portions, lighter

Is Novo Nordisk’s Oral Wegovy Driving Strong Early US Demand Already?
Shares of Novo Nordisk NVO rose 9.1% on Friday after the company reportedly recorded strong early prescription trends just one week following the early-January U.S.

Amylyx Nominates AMX0318 as Long-Acting GLP-1 Candidate for Rare Endocrine Disorders
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Ozempic no replacement for willpower when it comes to weight loss
A new meta-study — a study of studies — reveals an inconvenient truth about weight loss itself: Willpower still matters. Manufacturers of GLP-1 injectables like

Unexpected GLP-1 Side Effect? Cheaper Airline Tickets
The weight loss drug boom could drive fuel costs down.

This dangerous condition can sneak up on you — how GLP-1 drugs can help
More than 1 in 3 US adults has this condition, and most aren’t aware of it.

The ‘biohacking’ trend that has tech workers experimenting on themselves
In an industry known for pushing the bounds of human innovation, tech elites are now trying to push the bounds of their own bodies. The

What is “triple strength” Wegovy, and why has the MHRA approved it?
GLP-1 agonist injections, although originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, have changed how we approach obesity.1 The two main types now in use—semaglutide (Wegovy),

I’m a gastroenterologist. Here are some surprising GLP-1 gut benefits
Trisha Parsicha in The Washington Post: In the original clinical trials of GLP-1 medications for weight loss, the most common side effects were gastrointestinal, including nausea, vomiting

Pura Collagen enters GLP-1 market with ‘pure’ hormone stimulating alternative

GLP-1s: Winners and losers in food and drink
The GLP-1 trend is changing the food landscape dramatically. Some sectors stand a chance to win, such as functional ingredients, while others, like alcohol or

I’m a gastroenterologist. Here are some surprising GLP-1 gut benefits.
GLP-1 medications do seem to have gut health benefits. GLP-1s may lower the risk of stomach ulcers, help liver problems and even reduce colorectal cancer

The Scary Health Risk That Can Sneak Up on GLP-1 Users
Next gen weight-loss medications are powerful — but eating too little can put some patients at serious nutritional risk. Medscape Medical News

Can You Stop Taking a GLP-1 Once You’ve Lost Weight? Here’s What Experts Say
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Fat jab users hungry for protein could push up price of meat by a FIFTH, experts warn
WEIGHT-loss jab users hungry for protein will help to raise meat prices by up to a fifth this year, an expert has warned. Oisin Hanrahan,

7 predictions for how MAHA will change how Americans eat
Uncle Sam thinks you’re probably eating wrong, and he’s got some advice. Out: processed carbohydrates and added sugar. In: fat and protein, especially the animal-flesh

Weight-loss drugs do nothing to address the troubled relationships we have with our bodies | Susie Orbach
The food, beauty and pharmaceutical industries poison our self-image. GLP-1 drugs will only make them richer – and strengthen the hold they have over us

This Is My No. 1 Recommended Vanguard ETF to Buy in 2026
Key Points Vanguard’s low-fee mutual funds and ETFs make it easy for individual investors to build diversified portfolios. The Vanguard Health Care ETF has outperformed

The ‘combo’ fat jab that’s ‘MORE effective’ than Mounjaro & first GLP-1 pill – how the next-gen fat jabs are on the way
AS trials suggest they can treat ever more illnesses and more people use them to slim down, it is clear weight loss jabs are here

Apparently there is a whey protein shortage…due to GLP1’s
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“The Knees Are Kneeing”: Serena Williams Leaves Fans Stunned With Viral Jaw-Dropping Move
Serena Williams recently stunned her fans after sharing a carousel of photos showing her dancing, squatting low, and proudly calling out her “Meg Thee Stallion

Breakthrough device promises to detect glucose without needles
The idea of tracking blood sugar without needles has challenged health tech for years. For people with diabetes, constant monitoring is critical, yet the tools

Homeless shelters for seniors pop up, catering to older adults’ medical needs
By Aaron Bolton, MTPR, KFF Health News SANDY, Utah — Just outside Salt Lake City sits an old, two-story, brick hotel. It’s been given new

Food companies are targeting users of weight-loss drugs with ‘GLP-1 Friendly’ labels
By DEE-ANN DURBIN Meals and snacks with “GLP-1 Friendly” labels on the packaging are becoming more common in U.S. supermarkets as a growing number of

How Olympians think about success and failure and what we can learn from them
By STEPHEN WADE If winning gold medals were the only standard, almost all Olympic athletes would be considered failures. Related Articles Food companies are targeting

Pharmac seeking clinical advice on funding Wegovy weight loss medication
Pharmac received two applications to fund Wegovy or semaglutide – a GLP-1 receptor agonist for weight loss.

DR MARC SIEGEL: America, beware of false weight loss gods
Oprah Winfrey is on a book tour promoting her new book, “Enough: Your Weight and What It’s Like to Be Free.” In 2023, she reportedly

UK supermarkets go all out for ‘Jab-uary’ with food for those on weight-loss drugs
M&S, Morrisons and Ocado among retailers bringing out ranges targeting shoppers taking Wegovy or similar Veganuary and dry January are among the new year health